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COMMON  SERV 


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LUTHERAN   CHURCH 


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CONTENTS 


PAGE 

The  Calendar 5 

The  Service ? 

Matins 25 

Vespers 32 

Introits,  Collects,  Epistles,  Gospels 37 

Sentences  for  the  Seasons 190 

Invitatories,  Antiphons,   Responsories 191 

Collects  and  Prayers 207 

General  Prayers 236 

The  Litaxt 236 

The  Suffrages 242 

The  Bidding  Prater \ 249 

The  Psalms 258 

The  Canticles 355 

The  History  of  the  Passion  of  Our  Lord 364 

The  Occasional  Services 389 

Order  for  the  Baptism  of  Ixfaxts 389 

Confirmation  of  Lat  Baptism 394 

Order  for  the  Baptism  of  Adults 395 

Order  for  Coxfirmatiox 399 

Order  for  Public  Coxfessiox 403 

Order  for  Private  Coxfessiox  axd  Absolutiox 409 

Order  for  the  Commuxiox  of  the  Sick 410 

Lessons  axd  Praters  for  the  Sick 414 

Order  for  the  Commexdatiox  of  the  Dtixg 428 

Order  for  the  Burial  of  the  Dead 430 

Order  for  Marriage 449 

Order  for  Ordixatiox 454 

Order  for  the  Installation  of  a  Pastor 460 

Order  for  Latuxg  the  Corxer-stoxe  of  a  Church  .  .  464 

Order  for  the  Dedicatiox  of  a  Church 468 

Order  for  the  Opening  of  Stnods 474 

Order  for  the  Closing  of  Stxods 478 

Order  for  the  Ixstallatiox  of  a  Church  Couxcil.  .  481 

General  Rubrics 484 

The  Small  Catechism 515 

Prefaces , 529 

THE  HYMNAL 


THE  CALENDAR 


Advent  Sunday 

The  Advent  Season — Four  Weeks 

St.  Thomas,  Apostle 

Christmas  Day,  The  Nativity  of  our 

Lord 

St.  Stephen,  Martyr 

St.  John,  Apostle,  Evangelist 

The  Circumcision  of  our  Lord 

The  Epiphany  of  our  Lord 

The  Epiphany  Season — One  to  Six 

Weeks 

The  Transfiguration  of  our  Lord  . .  . 

Septuagesima  Sunday 

Sexagesima  Sunday 

Quinquagesima  Sunday 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul 

The  Presentation  of  our  Lord 

St.  Matthias,  Apostle 

Ash  Wednesday,  The  First  Day  of 
Lent 

The  Lenten-tide — Forty-six  Days  . 

Invocavit,  1st  Sunday  in  Lent 

Reminiscere,  2d  Sunday  in  Lent 

Oculi,  3d  Sunday  in  Lent 

Laetare,  4th  Sunday  in  Lent  ........ 

Judica,  Passion  Sunday 

Palmarum,  6th  Sunday  in  Lent 

Monday  in  Holy  Week 

Tuesday  in  Holy  Week 

Wednesday  in  Holy  Week 

Thursday  in  Holy  Week 

4 


December  21 

December  25 

December  26 

December  27 

January  1 

January  6 


January  25 
February  2 
February    2^ 


1 

THE   CALENDAR 

5 

THE  CALENDAR 

Good  Friday 

Saturday  in  Holy  Week 

Easter  Day,   The   Resurrection   of 

our  Lord 

The  Easter  Season — Forty  Days  .  . 

The  Annunciation 

March 

25 

QUASIMODOGENITI,    1ST      SUNDAY    AFTER 

E \STER  

MlsERICORDIAS,       c2d       SUNDAY        AFTER 

Easter 

Jubilate,  3d  Sunday  after  Easter  .  .  . 

Caxtate,  4th  Sunday  after  Easter.  .  . 

Rogate,  5th  Sunday'  after  Easter.  . .  . 

The  Ascension  of  our  Lord 

Exaudi,  The   Sunday'  after  the  As- 

cension   

St.  Mask,  Ey\xgelist 

April 
May 

25 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James,  Apostles  .  .  . 

1 

Whitsund  \y 

The  Festival  of  the  Holy'  Trinity  .  .  . 

The  Trinity'  Season — Twenty-two 

to  Twenty-seven  Weeks. 

June 

?4 

The  Nativity  of  St.  John,  the  Baptist 

St.  Peter  and  St.  Paul,  Apostles.  .  .  . 

June 

29 

The  Visitation 

Juh/ 

2 

St.  James,  the  Elder,  Apostle 

July 

25 

St.  Bartholomew,  Apostle 

August 

2h 

St.  Matthew,  Apostle,  Evangelist  .  .  . 

September  21 

St.  Michael  and  All  Angels 

September  29 

St.  Ll'ke,  Evangelist 

October 
October 

18 
28 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude,  Apostles  .... 

The  Festiyal  of  the  Reformation.  .  . 

October 

31 

All  Saints'  Day 

Xovember 

1 

St.  Andrew,  Apostle 

Xovember 

30 

THE   SERVICE 


The  General  Rubrics  contain  directions  additional  to  those  which 
appear  in  the  Services. 


I 


The  Congregation  shall  rise,  and  the  Minister  shall  say: 

X  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

r  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Ainep. 


THE   CONFESSION  OF   SINS 
r  The  Minister  shall  say: 

BELOVED  in  the  Lord!  Let  us  draw  near 
with  a  true  heart,  and  confess  our  sins 
unto  God  our  Father,  beseeching  Him,  in 
the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  grant 
us  forgiveness. 

Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
Response.   Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto  the  Lord. 
ty.  And  Thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  our  Maker  and  Re- 
±\,  deemer,  we  poor  sinners  confess  unto 
Thee,  that  we  are  by  nature  sinful  and  un- 

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THE  SERVICE 


clean,  and  that  we  have  sinned  against  Thee 
by  thought,  word,  and  deed.  Wherefore  we 
flee  for  refuge  to  Thine  infinite  mercy,  seek- 
ing and  imploring  Thy  grace,  for  the  sake  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

T  The  Congregation  shall  say  with  the  Minister: 

OMOST  Merciful  God,  Who  hast  given 
Thine  Only-begotten  Son  to  die  for  us, 
have  mercy  upon  us,  and  for  His  sake  grant 
us  remission  of  all  our  sins:  and  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  increase  in  us  true  knowledge 
of  Thee,  and  of  Thy  jwill,  and  true  obedience 
to  Thy  Word,  to  the  end  that  by  Thy  grace 
we  may  come  to  everlasting  life;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father, 
ji\^  hath  had  mercy  upon  us,  and  hath 
given  His  Only  Son  to  die  for  us,  and  for  His 
sake  forgiveth  us  all  our  sins.  To  them  that 
believe  on  His  Name,  He  giveth  power  to  be- 
come the  sons  of  God,  and  bestoweth  upon 
them  His  Holy  Spirit.  He  that  believeth, 
and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved.  Grant  this, 
O  Lord,  unto  us  all. 

If  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Amen. 


EE  COMMUNION  D 

•    The  Congregation  shall  stand  until  the  close  of  the  Collect. 

THE   IXTROIT 

r  The  Introit  for  the  Day   (pp.  37-188)   with  the  Gloria  Patri  shall 
be  sung  or  said. 

GLORIA    PATRI 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost:  as  it  was  in  the 
beginning,  is  now.  and  ever  shah  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

r_  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  the  Kyrie. 
THE   KYRIE 

IORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
J  R~.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

K.   Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

R".   Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

r  Then  shall  be  sung  the  Gloria  in  Exeelsis. 
GLORIA   IX  EXCELSIS 

r  The  Minister  shall  say: 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 

r  The  Congregation  shall  sing: 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth 
peace,  good  will  toward  men.  We 
praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  worship  Thee, 
we  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee  for 
Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly 
King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O    Lord,    the    Only-begotten    Son,    Jesus 
Christ:  0  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of 


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the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  tak- 
est away  the  sin  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand 
of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  Thou  only  art  holy;  Thou  only  art  the 
Lord;  Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of  God  the 
Father.     Amen. 

^[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
R/.  And  with  thy  spirit, 

1f  The  Minister  shall  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

Tf  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Collect  for  the  Day  (pp.  37-188). 

THE   COLLECT 

r  The  Colleet  ended,  the  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Amen. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  announce  the  Epistle  for  the  Day,  saying: 
The  Epistle  for  (here  he  shall  name  the  Festival  or  Day)  is  written 
in  the Chapter  of ,  beginning  at  the Verse. 

THE   EPISTLE 

If  The  Epistle  ended,  the  Minister  shall  say:    Here  endeth  the  Epistle 
for  the  Day. 

]f  Then  may  the  Gradual  for  the  Day  be  sung. 

THE   GRADUAL 

If  When  the  Gradual  is  omitted,  the  Hallelujah   or  the   Sentence  for 
the  Season  may  be  sung.     (Sentences,  p.  190.) 


THE   COMMUNION 


11 


THE    HALLELUJAH 

Hallelujah. 

1f  In  Lent  this  Sentence  shall  be  sung  instead  of  the  Hallelujah: 
Christ  hath  humbled  Himself,  and  become  obedient 
unto  death:  even  the  death  of  the  cross. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  announce  the  Gospel  for  the  Day,  saying: 

The  Holy  Gospel  is  written  in  the  — Chapter  of  St.  —     — , 

beginning  at  the Verse. 

If  The  Congregation  shall  rise  and  sing  or  say: 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  read  the  Gospel  for  the  Day. 

THE   GOSPEL 

If  The  Gospel  ended,  the  Minister  shall  say:    Here  endeth  the  Gospel 
for  the  Day. 

^f  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Praise  be  to  Thee,  O  Christ. 

1f  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  Creed. 

THE   CREED 
THE    NICENE    CREED 

I   BELIEVE    in   one    God,   the  Father  Al- 
mighty, Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  And 
of  all  things  visible  and  invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Only- 
begotten  Son  of  God,  Begotten  of  His  Fa- 
ther before  all  worlds,  God  of  God,  Light  of 
Light,  Very  God  of  very  God,  Begotten,  not 
made,  Being  of  one  substance  with  the 
Father,  By  Whom  all  things  were  made; 
Who,  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salvation, 
came  down  from  heaven,  And  was  incarnate 


12  THE   SERVICE 


by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  And 
was  made  man;  And  was  crucified  also  for  us 
under  Pontius  Pilate.  He  suffered  and  was 
buried;  And  the  third  day  He  rose  again,  ac- 
cording to  the  Scriptures;  And  ascended  into 
heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of 
the  Father;  And  He  shall  come  again  with 
glory  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead; 
Whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The 
Lord  and  Giver  of  Life,  Who  proceedeth 
from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  Who  with  the 
Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped 
and  glorified,  Who  spake  by  the  Prophets. 
And  I  believe  one  holy  Christian  and  Apos- 
tolic Church.  I  acknowledge  one  Baptism 
for  the  remission  of  sins;  And  I  look  for  the 
Resurrection  of  the  dead;  x\nd  the  Life  of 
the  world  to  come.     Amen. 

THE    APOSTLES'    CREED 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth. 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our 
Lord;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered  under 
Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The  third 
day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead;  He  as- 
cended into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right 
hand    of    God    the   Father   Almighty;    From 


THE  COMMUNION 


13 


thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and 
the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy 
Christian  Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints; 
The  Forgiveness  of  sins;  The  Resurrection 
of  the  body;  And  the  Life  everlasting.    Amen. 

Tf  Then  shall  be  sung  the  Hymn. 
THE   HYMN 

T[  Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon. 
THE   SERMON 

%  The  Sermon  ended,   the  Congregation  shall  rise  and  the  Minister 
shall  say: 

THE  Peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  un- 
derstanding,    keep     your     hearts     and 
minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 

r  Then  shall  be  sung  the  Offertory,  at  the  close  of  which  the  Congre- 
gation shall  be  seated. 

r  One  of  the  Offertories  here  following,  or  any  other  suitable  Offertory, 
may  be  used. 

THE  OFFERTORY 
I 

THE  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit: 
a  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God, 
Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion: 
build  Thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sac- 
rifices of  righteousness :  with  burnt-offering 
and  whole  burnt-offering. 


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II 

CREATE  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God:  and 
renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 
Cast   me   not   away   from   Thy   presence: 
and  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation: 
and  uphold  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

If  Then  shall  the  Offering  be  received  and  placed  by  the  Minister  upon 
the  Altar. 

THE    OFFERING 

If  Then  shall  follow  the  General  Prayer. 

1f  At  the  end  of  each  paragraph  the  Congregation  may  say:  We  beseech 
Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

THE  GENERAL  PRAYER 

Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  most  Merciful  God,  the 
±Jl  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  We 
give  Thee  thanks  for  all  Thy  goodness  and 
tender  mercies,  especially  for  the  gift  of  Thy 
dear  Son,  and  for  the  revelation  of  Thy  will 
and  grace;  and  we  beseech  Thee  so  to  implant 
Thy  Word  in  us,  that,  in  good  and  honest 
hearts,  we  may  keep  it,  and  bring  forth  fruit 
by  patient  continuance  in  well  doing. 

Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee  so  to  rule 
and  govern  Thy  Church  universal,  that  it 
may  be  preserved  in  the  pure  doctrine  of  Thy 
saving  Word,  whereby  faith  toward  Thee 
may  be  strengthened,  and  charity  increased 
in  us  toward  all  mankind. 


THE   COMMUNION  15 

Send  forth  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth  unto 
the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth.  Raise  up 
faithful  pastors  and  missionaries  to  preach 
the  Gospel  in  our  own  land  and  to  all  na- 
tions; and  guide,  protect,  and  prosper  them 
in  all  their  labors. 

Bless,  we  pray  Thee,  the  institutions  of 
the  Church;  its  colleges,  its  seminaries,  and 
all  its  schools;  that  they  may  send  forth  men 
and  women  to  serve  Thee,  in  the  Ministry 
of  the  Word,  the  Ministry  of  Mercy,  and  all 
the  walks  of  life. 

Let  the  light  of  Thy  Word  ever  shine 
within  our  homes.  Keep  the  children  of  the 
Church  in  the  covenant  which  Thou  hast 
made  with  them  in  Holy  Baptism;  and  grant 
all  parents  grace  to  bring  them  up  in  faith 
toward  Thee  and  in  obedience  to  Thy  will. 

Grant  also  health  and  prosperity  to  all  that 
are  in  authority,  especially  to  the  President 
[and  Congress]  of  the  United  States,  the  Gov- 
ernor [and  Legislature]  of  this  Commonwealth, 
and  to  all  our  Judges  and  Magistrates;  and 
endue  them  with  grace  to  rule  after  Thy 
good  pleasure,  to  the  maintenance  of  right- 
eousness, and  to  the  hinderance  and  punish- 
ment of  wickedness,  that  we  may  lead  a 
quiet  and  peaceable  life,  in  all  godliness  and 
honesty. 

All    who    are    in    trouble,    want,    sickness, 


16  THE  SERVICE 


anguish  of  labor,  peril  of  death,  or  any  other 
adversity,  especially  those  who  are  in  suffering 
for  Thy  Name  and  for  Thy  truth's  sake,  com- 
fort, O  God,  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they 
may  receive  and  acknowledge  their  afflictions 
as  the  manifestation  of  Thy  fatherly  will. 

And  although  we  have  deserved  Thy  right- 
eous wrath  and  manifold  punishments,  yet, 
we  entreat  Thee,  O  most  Merciful  Father, 
remember  not  the  sins  of  our  youth,  nor  our 
many  transgressions;  but  out  of  Thine  un- 
speakable goodness,  grace  and  mercy,  defend 
us  from  all  harm  and  danger  of  body  and 
soul.  Preserve  us  from  false  and  pernicious 
doctrine,  from  war  and  bloodshed,  from 
plague  and  pestilence,  from  all  calamity  by 
fire  and  water,  from  hail  and  tempest,  from 
failure  of  harvest  and  from  famine,  from 
anguish  of  heart  and  despair  of  Thy  mercy, 
and  from  an  evil  death.  And  in  every  time 
of  trouble,  show  Thyself  a  very  present  Help, 
the  Saviour  of  all  men,  and  especially  of 
them  that  believe. 

Cause  also  the  needful  fruits  of  the  earth 
to  prosper,  that  we  may  enjoy  them  in  due 
season.  Give  success  to  all  lawful  occupa- 
tions on  land  and  sea:  to  all  pure  arts  and 
useful  knowledge:  and  crown  them  with 
Thy  blessing. 

r  Here  special  Supplication.?.  Intercessions,  and  Prayers  may  be  jnade. 


THE   COMMUNION 


1? 


These,  and  whatsoever  other  things  Thou 
wouldest  have  us  ask  of  Thee.  0  God,  vouch- 
safe unto  us,  for  the  sake  of  the  bitter  suffer- 
ings and  death  of  Jesus  Christ,  Thine  only 
Son,  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  and  the  Congregation  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father.  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hal- 
lowed be  Thy  Name:  Thy  kingdom 
come;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven:  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us:  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation:  But  deliver  us  from  evil; 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

r  Then  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn. 
HYMX 


r  If  there  be  no  Communion,  the  Minister,  standing  at  the  Altar,  shall 
say  the  Benediction. 

THE  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 
The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee,  and 
be  gracious  unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee,  and 
give  thee  peace. 

r  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 
Amen. 


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THE  HOLY  COMMUNION 

1f  When  there  is  a  Communion,  the  Minister  shall  go  to  the  Altar  during 
the  singing  of  the  Hymn.  After  Silent  Prayer,  he  shall  uncover  the 
Vessels  and  reverently  prepare  for  the  Administration  of  the  Holy 
Sacrament. 

If  The  Congregation  shall  rise  and  stand  until  the  end  of  the  Agnus  Dei. 

THE   PREFACE 

Tf  The  Minister  shall  say: 

THE  Lord  be  with  you. 
ty.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Lift  up  your  hearts. 

B/.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 

Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 
RJ.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

Tf  Then  shall  the  Minister  turn  to  the  Altar  and  say: 

IT  is  truly  meet,  right,  and  salutary,  that 
we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places, 
give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father, 
Almighty  Everlasting  God: 

Tf  Here  shall  follow  the  Proper  Preface  for  the  Day  or  Season.  // 
there  be  none  especially  appointed,  there  shall  follow  immediately, 
Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 

PROPER    PREFACES 
For  Christmas 

FOR  in  the  mystery  of  the  Word  made  flesh,  Thou 
hast  given  us  a  new  revelation  of  Thy  glory;  that 
seeing  Thee  in  the  person  of  Thy  Son,  we  may  be 
drawn  to  the  love  of  those  things  which  are  not  seen. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 


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19 


For  Epiphany 

AND  now  do  we  praise  Thee,  that  Thou  didst  send 
l  unto  us  Thine  Only-begotten  Son,  and  that  in 
Him,  being  found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  Thou  didst  re- 
veal the  fullness  of  Thy  Glory.  Therefore  with  Angels, 
etc. 

For  Lent 

WHO  on  the  Tree  of  the  Cross  didst  give  salva- 
tion unto  mankind;  that  whence  death  arose, 
thence  life  also  might  rise  again :  and  that  he  who  by  a 
tree  once  overcame,  might  likewise  by  a  Tree  be  over- 
come, through  Christ  our  Lord;  through  Whom  with 
Angels,  etc. 

For  Easter 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  Thee  for  the 
glorious  Resurrection  of  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ, 
our  Lord:  for  He  is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was 
offered  for  us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the  world; 
Who  by  His  death  hath  destroyed  death,  and  by  His 
rising  to  life  again,  hath  restored  to  us  everlasting  life. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 

For  the  Festival  of  the  Ascension 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who,  after  His 
Resurrection,  appeared  openly  to  all  His  disciples, 
and  in  their  sight  was  taken  up  into  Heaven,  that  He 
might  make  us  partakers  of  His  Divine  Nature.  There- 
fore with  Angels,  etc. 

For  the  Festival  of  Pentecost 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord 
and  Saviour;  Who  ascending  above  the  heavens 
and  sitting  at  Thy  right  hand,  poured  out  [on  this  day] 
the  Holy  Spirit  as  He  had  promised,  upon  the  chosen 
disciples;  whereat  the  whole  earth  rejoices  with  exceed- 
ing joy.     Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 


20  THE  SERVICE 


For  the  Festival  of  the  Holy  Trinity 

WHO  with  Thine  Only-begotten  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  art  One  God,  One  Lord.  And  in 
the  confession  of  the  only  true  God,  we  worship  the 
Trinity  in  Person,  and  the  Unity  in  Substance,  of 
Majesty  Co-equal.     Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 

If  After  the  Preface  shall  follow  immediately: 

THEREFORE  with  Angels  and  Archan- 
gels, and  with  all  the  company  of  heav- 
en, we  laud  and  magnify  Thy  glorious  Name; 
evermore  praising  Thee,  and  saying : 

1f  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  the  Sanctus. 
THE  SANCTIS 

HOLY,   Holy,   Holy,    Lord    God   of   Sab- 
aoth;    Heaven    and    earth    are    full    of 
Thy  glory;  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of 
the  Lord;  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

THE  LORD'S   PRAYER 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hal- 
lowed be  Thy  Name;  Thy  kingdom 
come;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not 


THE  COMMUNION  21 

into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil: 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 

r  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Words  of  Institution. 
THE   WORDS   OF  INSTITUTION 

OUR  Lord  JeSUS  Christ,  in  (a)  Here  he  shall 
the  night  in  which  He  t^Xt 
was  betrayed,  atook  bread;  and  hand- 
when  He  had  given  thanks,  He  brake  it  and 
gave  it  to  His  disciples,  saying,  Take,  eat; 
this  is  My  Body,  which  is  given  for  you; 
this  do  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

After  the  same  manner  also,  He  btook  the 
cup,  when  He  had  supped,  and  {b)  Here  he  shall 
when  He  had  given  thanks,  He  ****  the  Cup  in  his 
gave  it  -to  them,  saying,  Drink 
ye  all  of  it;  this  cup  is  the  Xew  Testament 
in  My  Blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and  for 
many,  for  the  remission  of  sins;  this  do,  as 
oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  turn  to  the  Congregation  and  say: 

The  Peace  of  the  Lord  be  with  you  alway. 

r  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Amen. 


THE   SERVICE 


^f  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  the  Agnus  Dei. 
AGNUS  DEI 

O    CHRIST,   Thou    Lamb   of   God,   that 
takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  tak- 
est away  the  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  grant  us  Thy 
peace.     Amen. 

Tf  Then   shall  the  Communicants  present   themselves  before  the  Altar 
and  receive  the  Holy  Sacrament. 

THE   ADMINISTRATION 

Tf  When  the  Minister  giveth  the  Bread  he  shall  say: 

Take  and  eat,  this  is  the  Body  of  Christ, 
given  for  thee. 

%  When  he  giveth  the  Cup  he  shall  say: 

Take  and  drink,  this  is  the  Blood  of  the 
New  Testament,  shed  for  thy  sins.     . 

r  After  he  hath  given  the  Bread  and  the  Cup,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and 
His  precious  Blood  strengthen  and  preserve 
you  in  true  faith  unto  everlasting  life. 

T[  Then  shall  the  Congregation  rise,  and  the  Nunc  Dimittis  may  be 
sung  or  said. 


C 


NUNC  DIMITTIS 

ORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant   de- 
part in  peace:    according  to  Thy  word; 


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23 


For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation: 
which  Thou  hast  prepared  before  the  face 
of  all  people; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles:  and  the 
glory  of  Thy  people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


If  Then  shall  be  said  the  Thanksgiving. 
THE    THANKSGIVING 

IT  The  Minister  shall  say: 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good. 
1^7.  And  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

WE  give  thanks  to  Thee,  Almighty  God, 
that  Thou  hast  refreshed  us  with 
this  Thy  salutary  gift;  and  we  beseech  Thee, 
of  Thy  mercy,  to  strengthen  us  through  the 
same  in  faith  toward  Thee,  and  in  fervent 
love  toward  one  another;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 

r  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Amen. 

^  Then  may  be  sung  or  said  the  Salutation  and  the  Benedicamus. 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
I?7.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


24  THE  SERVICE 


Bless  we  the  Lord. 

I#.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

jf  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Benediction. 
THE   BENEDICTION 

THE  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 
The  Lord    make    His    face    shine   upon 
thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee. 

The   Lord   lift   up   His '  countenance   upon 
thee,  and  give  thee  peace. 

1f  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Amen. 


MATINS 


c    The  General  Rubrics  contain  directions  additional   to  those  which 
appear  in  the  Serrices. 


r  The  Versieles  with  the  Gloria  Patri  shall  be  sung  or  said,  the  Con- 
gregation .standing  until  the  end  of  the  Yenite. 

*    The  Hallelujah  shall  be  omitted  in  Lent. 

THE   VERSICLES 

OLORD,  open  Thou  my  lips. 
Response.  And    my    mouth    shall    show 
forth  Thy  praise. 

Make  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me. 
ty.  Make  haste  to  help  me,  O  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,    and  to   the   Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost: 

T$.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now, 
and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Hallelujah. 

Tf  Then  may  follow  the  Invitatory  with  the  Yenite. 
THE    INVITATORY 

O  come,  let  us  worship  the  Lord. 
ty.  For  He  is  our  Maker. 

/YENITE   EXULTEMUS 

OCOME,  let  us   sing  unto  the  Lord:    let 
us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of 
our  salvation. 

25 


26  MATINS 


Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with 
thanksgiving:  and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto 
Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God:  and  a  great 
King  above  all  gods. 

In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of    the 
earth:    the  strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 
.    The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it:    and  His 
hands  formed  the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down:  let 
us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  He  is  our  God:  and  we  are  the  people 
of  His  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  be  sung  the  Hymn. 

THE  HYMN 

If  Then,  all  standing,  shall  be  sung  or  said  one  or  more  Psalms. 

THE  PSALM 

If  At  the  end  of  each  Psalm  the  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  the 
Gloria  Patri. 

GLORIA  PATRI 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost :  as  it  was  in  the 
beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


MATINS 


27 


THE   LESSON 

T  The  Scripture  Lessons  shall  then  be  read.     After  each  Lesson  shall 
be  sung  or  said  the  Response. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
ty.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

If  After  the  Lesson  a  Respoxsory  or  a  Hymn  may  be  sung. 
Tf  A  brief  Sermon  may  then  follow. 

THE   CANTICLE 

If  The  Congregation  shall  rise  and  sing  or  say  the  Canticle. 


TE    DEUM    LAUDAMUS 


WE  praise  Thee,  O  God:  we  acknowl- 
edge Thee  to  be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee:  the 
Father  everlasting. 

To  Thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud:  the  heavens, 
and  all  the  powers  therein. 

To  Thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim:  con- 
tinually  do   cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy:    Lord  God  of  Sabaoth; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty: 
of  Thy  Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles: 
praise  Thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets: 
praise  Thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs:  praise  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world: 
doth  acknowledge  Thee; 

The  Father:    of  an  infinite  Majesty; 


28  MATINS 


Thine  adorable,  true:    and  only  Son; 
Also  the  Holy  Ghost:    the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory:   O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son:  of  the  Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver 
man:  Thou  didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  born 
of  a  Virgin. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness 
of  death:  Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God:  in 
the  glory  of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come:  to  be 
our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  ser- 
vants: whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy 
precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy 
saints:    in  glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people:  and  bless  Thine 
heritage. 

Govern  them:  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day:    we  magnify  Thee; 

And  we  worship  Thy  Name:  ever,  world 
without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord:  to  keep  us  this  day 
without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us:  have  mercy 
upon  us. 


MATINS 


29 


O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us:  as  our 
trust  is  in  Thee. 

O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted:  let  me 
never  be  confounded. 


BEXEDICTUS 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel :  for  He 
hath  visited  and   redeemed   His  people; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  horn  of  salvation  for 
us:    in  the  house  of  His  servant  David; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy 
prophets:  which  have  been  since  the  world 
began: 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  ene- 
mies:  and  from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us; 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our 
fathers:    and  to  remember  His  holy  covenant; 

The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  father 
Abraham:     that  He  would  grant  unto  us; 

That  we,  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of 
our  enemies:  might  serve  Him  without  fear. 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him: 
all  the  days  of  our  life. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  proph- 
et of  the  Highest:  for  thou  shalt  go  before 
the  face  of  the  Lord  to  prepare  His  ways; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His 
people:    by  the  remission  of  their  sins, 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God: 
whereby  the  Dayspring  from  on  high  hath 
visited  us; 


30  MATINS 


To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness 
and  in  the  shadow  of  death :  to  guide  our  feet 
into  the  way  of  peace. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

THE  PRAYER 

If  Then  shall  be  said  the  Prayers. 
If  The  Minister  shall  say: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

If  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

If  Then  shall  all  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hal- 
lowed by  Thy  Name;  Thy  kingdom 
come;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil; 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

If  Then  may  be  sung  or  said: 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Jtf.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

U  The  Minister  shall  say: 

Let  us  pray. 


MATINS  31 

r  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  Day. 

THE    COLLECT    FOR    THE    DAY 

r  Other  Collects   may  then   be  said,   and  after  them   this   Collect   for 
Grace,  with  which  a  Versicle  may  be  used. 

V.    Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  Thy  praise. 
K.  And  with  Thy  honor  all  the  day. 

COLLECT    FOR    GRACE 

OLORD,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Almighty 
and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  safely 
brought  us  to  the  beginning  of  this  day:  De- 
fend us  in  the  same  with  Thy  mighty  power; 
and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into  no  sin, 
neither  run  into  any  kind  of  danger;  but 
that  all  our  doings,  being  ordered  by  Thy 
governance,  may  be  righteous  in  Thy 
sight;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


r  Then  may  be  sung  or  said  the  Benedicamus. 

Bless  we  the  Lord. 
IV".  Thanks  be  to  God. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Benediction. 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  Love  of  God,  and  the  Communion 
of  the  Holv  Ghost,  be  with  vou  all.     Amen. 


VESPERS 


T  The  General  Rubrics  contain  directions  additional  to  those  which 
appear  in  the  Services. 


If  The  Versicles  with  the  Gloria  Patri  shall  be  sung  or  said,  the  Con- 
gregation standing  until  the  end  of  the  Psalm. 

r  The  Hallelujah  shall  be  omitted  in  Lent. 
THE  VERSICLES 

OLORD,  open  Thou  my  lips. 
Response.    And   my  mouth    shall  show 
forth  Thy  praise. 

Make  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me. 
ty.  Make  haste  to  help  me,  O  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to    the    Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost: 

B/.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now, 
and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
Hallelujah. 

r  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  one  or  more  Psalms. 

THE   PSALM 

r  .4/   the  end  of  each   Psalm    the   Congregation   shall  sing  or  say  the 
Gloria  Patri. 

GLORIA     PATRI 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost:* as  it  was  in  the 
beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

32 


VESPERS  33 

THE   LESSON 

%  The  Scripture  Lessons  shall  then  b>  After  each  Lesson  shall 

be  sung  or  said  the  Response 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
K.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

*   After  the  Lesson  a  Respoxsory  or  a  Hymn  may  be  sung. 

r  A  Sermon  may  then  follow. 

r  The  Offering  may  then  be  received  and  placed  upon  the  Altar. 

r  Thin  shall  be  sung  the  Hymn. 

THE  ■  HYMN 

r  The  Congregation  shall  rise  and  sing  or  say  the  Canticle. 

f   A  Versiele  shall  be  used  with  the  Canticle. 

V.    Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  Thee  as  incense. 
R".  And  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening 
sacrifice. 

THE    CANTICLE 

MAGNIFICAT 

MY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord:  and  my 
spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

For  He  hath  regarded:  the  low  estate  of 
His  handmaiden. 

For  behold,  from  henceforth:  all  genera- 
tions shall  call  me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me 
great  things:    and  holy  is  His  Name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him: 
from  generation  to  generation. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  His  arm: 
He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagina- 
tion of  their  hearts. 


34  VESPERS 


He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their 
seats:   and  exalted  them  of  low  degree. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good 
things:  and  the  rich  He  hath  sent  empty 
away. 

He  hath  holpen  His  servant  Israel,  in  re- 
membrance of  His  mercy:  as  He  spake  to 
our  fathers,  to  Abraham,  and  to  his  seed 
for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

NUNC    DIMITTIS 

LORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  de- 
J  part  in  peace:    according  to  Thy  word; 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation: 
which  Thou  hast  prepared  before  the  face  of 
all  people; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles:  and  the 
glory  of  Thy  people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

THE   PRAYER 

*H  Then  shall  be  said  the  Prayers. 
f   The  Minister  shall  say: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


VESPERS 


35 


r  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

r  Then  shall  all  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hal- 
lowed be  Thy  Name;  Thy  kingdom 
come;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil; 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.      Amen. 

1f  Then  may  be  sung  or  said: 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
1$.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

TT  The  Minister  shall  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

•     IT  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  Day. 
THE    COLLECT    FOR    THE    DAY 


r  Other  Collects  may  then  be  said,  and  after  them  this  Collect  for  Peace, 
with  which  a  Versiele  may  be  used. 

f.  The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people. 
R\  The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace. 

COLLECT    FOR    PEACE 

OGOD,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all 
good   counsels,   and   all   just   works   do 
proceed:    (live  unto  Thy  servants  that  peace, 


36  VESPERS 


which  the  world  cannot  give;  that  our  hearts 
may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and 
also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from 
the  fear  of  our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in 
rest  and  quietness;  through  the  merits  of 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

If  Then  may  be  sung  cr  said  the  Benedicamus. 

Bless  we  the  Lord. 

ty.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Benediction. 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  Love  of  God,  and  the  Communion 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 


LXTROITS.  COLLECTS 
EPISTLES.  GRADUALS  AND  GOSPELS 


Zbc  jfivst  ^mnbap  in  3&bent 

IXTROIT 

UXTO  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul  :  O  my 
God,  I  trust  in  Thee; 
Let  me  not  be  ashamed  :  let  not  mine  enemies  tri- 
umph over  me; 

Yea.  let  none  that  wait  on  Thee  :  be  ashamed. 
Psalm.     Show  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord  :  teach  me  Thy 
paths. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

STIR  up,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  power,  O  Lord,  and 
come;  that  by  Thy  protection  we  may  be  rescued 
from  the  threatening  perils  of  our  sins,  and  saved  by 
Thy  mighty  deliverance;  Who  livest  and  reignest  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost.,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.  Romans  13  :  11-14 
AXD  that,  knowing  the  time,  that  now  it  is  high  time 
II  to  awake  out  of  sleep;  for  now  is  our  salvation 
nearer  than  when  we  believed.  The  night  is  far  spent, 
the  day  is  at  hand;  let  us  therefore  cast  off  the  works  of 
darkness,  and  let  us  put  on  the  armour  of  light.  Let  us 
walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day;  not  in  rioting  and  drunk- 
enness, not  in  chambering  and  wantonness,  not  in  strife 
and  envying.  But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
make  not  provision  for  the  flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts 
thereof. 

37 


38  ADVENT 


GRADUAL 

A  LL  they  that  wait  for  Thee  :  shall  not  be  ashamed, 
l\  O  Lord. 

Verse.  Show  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord  :  teach  me  Thy 
paths. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Show  us  Thy  mercy, 
O  Lord  :  and  grant  us  Thy  salvation.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  21  : 1-9 

AND  when  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem,  and  were 
jLx  come  to  Bethphage,  unto  the  mount  of  Olives, 
then  sent  Jesus  two  disciples,  saying  unto  them,  Go  into 
the  village  over  against  you,  and  straightway  ye  shall 
find  an  ass  tied,  and  a  colt  with  her:  loose  them,  and 
bring  them  unto  me.  And  if  any  man  say  ought  unto 
you,  ye  shall  say,  The  Lord  hath  need  of  them;  and 
straightway  he  will  send  them.  All  this  was  done,  that 
it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken  by  the  prophet, 
saying,  Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion,  Behold,  thy  King 
conieth  unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting  upon  an  ass,  and  a 
colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.  And  the  disciples  went,  and  did 
as  Jesus  commanded  them,  and  brought  the  ass,  and  the 
colt,  and  put  on  them  their  clothes,  and  they  set  him 
thereon.  And  a  very  great  multitude  spread  their 
garments  in  the  way;. others  cut  down  branches  from 
the  trees,  and  strawed  them  in  the  way.  And  the  mul- 
titudes that  went  before,  and  that  followed,  cried,  say- 
ing, Hosanna  to  the  son  of  David:  Blessed  is  he  that 
cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord;  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

©f)e  ibeconb  ^>unlrap  in  gfobent 

IXTROIT 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion  :  behold  thy  salvation  cometh. 
The  Lord  shall  cause  His  glorious  voice  to  be 
heard  :  and  ve  shall  have  gladness  of  heart. 


ADVENT 


89 


P$.  Give  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel  :  Thou  that  lead- 
est  Joseph  like  a  flock. 
Glory  be  to  flic  Father,  ete. 

COLLECT 

STIR  up  our  hearts,  O  Lord,  to  make  ready  the  way  of 
Thine  Only-begotten  Son.  so  that  by  His  coming  we 
may  be  enabled  to  serve  Thee  with  pure  minds;  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Romans  15  :  4-13 

FOR  whatsoever  things  were  written  aforetime 
were  written  for  our  learning,  that  we  through 
patience  and  comfort  of  the  scriptures  might  have 
hope.  Xow  the  God  of  patience  and  consolation  grant 
you  to  be  likeminded  one  toward  another  accord- 
ing to  Christ  Jesus:  that  ye  may  with  one  mind  and 
one  mouth  glorify  God,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.  Wherefore  receive  ye  one  another,  as 
Christ  also  received  us  to  the  glory  of  God.  Xow  I 
say  that  Jesus  Christ  was  a  minister  of  the  circum- 
cision for  the  truth  of  God,  to  confirm  the  promises 
made  unto  the  fathers:  and  that  the  Gentiles  might 
glorify  God  for  his  mercy;  as  it  is  written.  For  this 
cause  I  will  confess  to  thee  among  the  Gentiles,  and 
sing  unto  thy  name.  And  again  he  saith,  Rejoice, 
ye  Gentiles,  with  his  people.  And  again.  Praise  the 
Lord,  all  ye  Gentiles:  and  laud  him.  all  ye  people. 
And  again,  Esaias  saith.  There  shall  be  a  root  of  Jesse, 
and  he  that  shall  rise  to  reign  over  the  Gentiles:  in 
him  shall  the  Gentiles  trust.  Xow  the  God  of  hope 
fill  you  with  all  joy  and  peace  in  believing,  that  ye 
may  abound  in  hope,  through  the  power  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 


40  ADVENT 


GRADUAL 

OUT  of  Zion  the  perfection  of  beauty  God  hath 
shined  :  Our  God  shall  come. 
V.  Gather  My  saints  together  unto  Me  :  those  that 
have  made  a  covenant  with  Me  by  sacrifice. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  I  was  glad  when  they 
said  unto  me  :  Let  us  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 

V.  Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates  :  O  Jerusa- 
lem.    Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  21  :  25-36 

AND  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and  in  the  moon, 
1JL  and  in  the  stars;  and  upon  the  earth  distress  of 
nations,  with  perplexity;  the  sea  and  the  waves  roaring; 
men's  hearts  failing  them  for  fear,  and  for  looking  after 
those  things  which  are  coming  on  the  earth:  for  the 
powers  of  heaven  shall  be  shaken.  And  then  shall  they 
see  the  Son  of  man  coming  in  a  cloud  with  power  and 
great  glory.  And  when  these  things  begin  to  come  to 
pass,  then  look  up,  and  lift  up  your  heads;  for  your  re- 
demption draweth  nigh.  And  he  spake  to  them  a  par- 
able; Behold  the  fig  tree,  and  all  the  trees;  when  they 
now  shoot  forth,  ye  see  and  know  of  your  own  selves  that 
summer  is  now  nigh  at  hand.  So  likewise  ye,  when  ye 
see  these  things  come  to  pass,  know  ye  that  the  kingdom 
of  God  is  nigh  at  hand.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  This 
generation  shall  not  pass  away,  till  all  be  fulfilled. 
Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away :  but  my  words  shall 
not  pass  away.  And  take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  at  any 
time  your  hearts  be  overcharged  with  surfeiting,  and 
drunkenness,  and  cares  of  this  life,  and  so  that  day 
come  upon  you  unawares.  For  as  a  snare  shall  it  come 
on  all  them  that  dwell  on  the  face  of  the  whole  earth. 
Watch  ye  therefore,  and  pray  always,  that  ye  may  be 
accounted  worthy  to  escape  all  these  things  that  shall 
come  to  pass,  and  to  stand  before  the  Son  of  man. 


ADVENT  41 

Zi)c  Cfjirb  gmnbap  in  Sbbent 

IXTROIT 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord  alway  :  and  again  I  say,  Re- 
joice. 

Let  your  moderation  be  known  unto  all  men  :  the 
Lord  is  at  hand. 

Be  careful  for  nothing  :  but  in  everything  by  prayer 
and  supplication  with  thanksgiving  let  your  requests 
be  made  known  unto  God. 

Ps.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  Thy  land  : 
Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

LORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  give  ear  to  our  prayers,  and 
J  lighten  the  darkness  of  our  hearts,  by  Thy  gracious 
visitation;  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Corinthians  4  :  1-5 

LET  a  man  so  account  of  us,  as  of  the  ministers  of 
J  Christ,  and  stewards  of  the  mysteries  of  God. 
Moreover  it  is  required  in  stewards,  that  a  man  be  found 
faithful.  But  with  me  it  is  a  very  small  thing  that  I 
should  be  judged  of  you,  or  of  man's  judgment:  yea, 
I  judge  not  mine  own  self.  For  I  know  nothing  by  my- 
self; yet  am  I  not  hereby  justified:  but  he  that  judgeth 
me  is  the  Lord.  Therefore  judge  nothing  before  the 
time,  until  the  Lord  come,  who  both  will  bring  to  light 
the  hidden  things  of  darkness,  and  will  make  manifest 
the  counsels  of  the  hearts:  and  then  shall  every  man 
have  praise  of  God. 

GRADUAL 

THOU  that  dwellest  between  the  Cherubim,  shine 
forth  :  Stir  up  Thy  strength  and  come. 


42  ADVENT 


r.  Give  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel  :  Thou  that  leadest 
Joseph  like  a  flock. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Stir  up  Thy  strength  : 
and  come  and  save  us.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  11  :  2-10 

NOW  when  John  had  heard  in  the  prison  the  works  of 
Christ,  he  sent  two  of  his  disciples,  and  said  unto 
him,  Art  thou  he  that  should  come,  or  do  we  look  for 
another?  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Go  and 
show  John  again  those  things  which  ye  do  hear  and  see : 
The  blind  receive  their  sight,  and  the  lame  walk,  the 
lepers  are  cleansed,  and  the  deaf  hear,  the  dead  are 
raised  up,  and  the  poor  have  the  gospel  preached  to 
them.  And  blessed  is  he,  whosoever  shajl  not  be  of- 
fended in  me.  And  as  they  departed,  Jesus  began  to 
say  unto  the  multitudes  concerning  John,  What  went  ye 
out  into  the  wilderness  to  see?  A  reed  shaken  with  the 
wind?  But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  see?  A  man 
clothed  in  soft  raiment?  behold,  they  that  wear  soft 
clothing  are  in  kings'  houses.  But  what  went  ye  out  for 
to  see?  A  prophet?  yea,  I  say  unto  you,  and  more 
than  a  prophet.  For  this  is  he,  of  whom  it  is  written, 
Behold,  I  send  my  messenger  before  thy  face,  which 
shall  prepare  thy  way  before  thee. 


©fje  Jfourtf)  ibunbap  in  gfobent 

IXTROIT 

DROP  down,  ye  heavens,  from  above  :  and  let  the 
skies  pour  down  righteousness. 
Let  the  earth  open  :  and  bring  forth  salvation. 
Ps.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  :  and  the 
firmament  showeth  His  handywork. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


ADVENT 


43 


COLLECT 

STIR  up,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  power,  and 
come,  and  with  great  might  succor  us,  that  by  the 
help  of  Thy  grace  whatsoever  is  hindered  by  our  sin- 
may  be  speedily  accomplished,  through  Thy  mercy  and 
satisfaction;  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


EPISTLE.     Philippians  4  :  4-7 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord  alway:  and  again  I  say.  Re- 
joice. Let  your  moderation  be  known  unto  all 
men.  The  Lord  is  at  hand.  Be  careful  for  nothing; 
but  in  every  thing  by  prayer  and  supplication  with 
thanksgiving  let  your  requests  be  made  known  unto 
God.  And  the  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing, shall  keep  your  hearts  and  minds  through 
Christ  Jesus. 

GRADUAL 

THE  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him  : 
to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth. 
I'.  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  : 
and  let  all  flesh  bless  His  Holy  Name. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Thou  art  my  Help  and 
my  Deliverer  :  make  no  tarrying,  0  my  God.  Halle- 
lujah. 

GOSPEL.     John  1  :  19-28 

AND  this  is  the  record  of  John,  when  the  Jews  sent 
l  priests  and  Levites  from  Jerusalem  to  ask  him. 
Who  art  thou?  And  he  confessed,  and  denied  not;  but 
confessed,  I  am  not  the  Christ.  And  they  asked  him, 
What  then?  Art  thou  Elias?  And  he  saith,  I  am  not. 
Art  thou  that  prophet?  And  he  answered,  Xo.  Then 
said  they  unto  him,  Who  art  thou?  that  we  may  give  an 
answer  to  them  that  sent  us.     What  savest  thou  of  thy- 


44  ADVENT 


self?  He  said,  I  am  the  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wilder- 
ness, Make  straight  the  way  of  the  Lord,  as  said  the 
prophet  Esaias.  And  they  which  were  sent  were  of  the 
Pharisees.  And  they  asked  him,  and  said  unto  him, 
Why  baptizest  thou  then,  if  thou  be  not  that  Christ,  nor 
Elias,  neither  that  prophet?  John  answered  them,  say- 
ing, I  baptize  with  water :  but  there  standeth  one  among 
you,  whom  ye  know  not;  he  it  is,  who  coming  after  me 
is  preferred  before  me,  whose  shoe's  latchet  I  am  not 
worthy  to  unloose.  These  things  were  done  in  Betha- 
bara  beyond  Jordan,  where  John  was  baptizing. 


OTHER   COLLECTS  FOR  THE   SEASON  OF  ADVENT 

MERCIFULLY  hear,  O  Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy 
people;  that  as  they  rejoice  in  the  Advent  of 
Thine  Only-begotten  Son  according  to  the  flesh,  so  when 
He  cometh  a  second  time  in  His  Majesty,  they  may  re- 
ceive the  reward  of  eternal  life;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


MOST  Merciful  God,  Who  hast  given  Thine  eternal 
Word  to  be  made  incarnate  of  the  pure  Virgin: 
Grant  unto  Thy  people  grace  to  put  away  fleshly  lusts, 
that  so  they  may  be  ready  for  Thy  Visitation;  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  to  hear  the 
prayers  of  Thy  people,  that  we,  who  for  our  sins 
are  justly  afflicted,  may  be  consoled  by  Thy  Visitation; 
Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


CHRISTMAS  45 


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INTROIT 

THE  Lord  hath  said  unto  Me,  Thou  art  My  Son  : 
this  day  have  I  begotten  Thee. 
Ps.  The  Lord  reigneth,  He  is  clothed  with  majesty : 
the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  He  hath 
girded  Himself. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  Who  hast  made  this  most  holy  night  to  shine 
with  the  brightness  of  the  true  Light:  Grant,  we 
beseech  Thee,  that  as  we  have  known  on  earth  the 
mysteries  of  that  Light,  we  may  also  come  to  the  full- 
ness of  His  joys  in  heaven;  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Titus  2  :  11-14 

FOR  the  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  salvation  hath 
appeared  to  all  men,  teaching  us  that,  denying 
ungodliness  and  worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly, 
righteously,  and  godly,  in  this  present  world;  looking 
for  that  blessed  hope,  and  the  glorious  appearing  of  the 
great  God  and  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ;  who  gave  him- 
self for  us,  that  he  might  redeem  us  from  all  iniquity, 
and  purify  unto  himself  a  peculiar  people,  zealous  of 
good  wrorks. 

Isaiah  9  :  2-7 

THE  people  that  walked  in  darkness  have  seen  a 
great  light:  they  that  dwell  in  the  land  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  upon  them  hath  the  light  shined. 
Thou  hast  multiplied  the  nation,  and  not  increased  the 
joy :  they  joy  before  thee  according  to  the  joy  in  harvest. 


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46  CHRISTMAS 


and  as  men  rejoice  when  they  divide  the  spoil.  For 
thou  hast  broken  the  yoke  of  his  burden,  and  the  staff 
of  his  shoulder,  the  rod  of  his  oppressor,  as  in  the  day  of 
Midian.  For  every  battle  of  the  warrior  is  with  eon- 
fused  noise,  and  garments  rolled  in  blood;  but  this  shall 
be  with  burning  and  fuel  of  fire.  For  unto  us  a  child  is 
born,  unto  us  a  son  is  given :  and  the  government  shall 
be  upon  his  shoulder:  and  his  name  shall  be  called 
Wonderful,  Counsellor,  The  mighty  God,  The  everlast- 
ing Father,  The  Prince  of  Peace.  Of  the  increase  of  his 
government  and  peace  there  shall  be  no  end,  upon  the 
throne  of  David,  and  upon  his  kingdom,  to  order  it,  and 
to  establish  it  with  judgment  and  with  justice  from 
henceforth  even  for  ever.  The  zeal  of  the  Lord  of  hosts 
will  perform  this. 

GRADUAL 

THY  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  Thy  power : 
in  the  beauties  of  holiness  from  the  womb  of  the 
morning. 

V.  The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  Thou  at  My 

right  hand  :  until  I  make  Thine  enemies  Thy  footstool. 

Hallelujah.      Hallelujah.      V.  The   Lord   hath   said 

unto  Me,  Thou  art  Mv  Son :  this  dav  have  I  begotten 

Thee.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  2  : 1-14 

A  ND  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  that  there  went 
il  out  a  decree  from  Caesar  Augustus,  that  all  the 
world  should  be  taxed.  (And  this  taxing  was  first  made 
when  Cyrenius  was  governor  of  Syria.)  And  all  went  to 
be  taxed,  every  one  into  his  own  city.  And  Joseph  also 
went  up  from  Galilee,  out  of  the  city  of  Nazareth,  into 
Judaea,  unto  the  city  of  David,  which  is  called  Bethle- 
hem; (because  he  was  of  the  house  and  lineage  of 
David :)  to  be  taxed  with  Mary  his  espoused  wife,  being 
great  with  child.  And  so  it  was,  that,  while  they  were 
there,  the  days  were  accomplished  that  she  should  be  de- 


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livered.  And  she  brought  forth  her  firstborn  son,  and 
wrapped  him  in  swaddling  clothes,  and  laid  him  in  a 
manger;  because  there  was  no  room  for  them  in  the  inn. 
And  there  were  in  the  same  country  shepherds  abiding 
in  the  field,  keeping  watch  over  their  flock  by  night. 
And,  lo,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  them,  and  the 
glory  of  the  Lord  shone  round  about  them:  and  they 
were  sore  afraid.  And  the  angel  said  unto  them,  Fear 
not:  for,  behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy, 
which  shall  be  to  all  people.  For  unto  you  is  born  this 
day  in  the  city  of  David  a  Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the 
Lord.  And  this  shall  be  a  sign  unto  you;  Ye  shall  find 
the  babe  wrapped  in  swaddling  clothes,  lying  in  a 
manger.  And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel  a  mul- 
titude of  the  heavenly  host  praising  God,  and  saying, 
Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
will  toward  men. 

II 

Jf  or  tfje  Hater  ^ertitce 

IXTROIT 

UXTO  us  a  Child  is  born,  unto  us  a  Son  is  given  :  and 
the  government  shall  be  upon  His  shoulder. 
And  His  Xame  shall  be  called  Wonderful,  Counsellor, 
The  Mighty  God  :  The  Everlasting  Father,  The  Prince 
of  Peace. 

Ps.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  :  for  He  hath 
done  marvellous  things. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
new  Birth  of  Thine  Only-begotten  Son  in  the  flesh 
may  set  us  free  who  are  held  in  the  old  bondage  under 
the  yoke  of  sin;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


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EPISTLE.     Hebrews  1  :  1-12 

GOD,  who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers  manners 
spake  in  time  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the  proph- 
ets, hath  in  these  last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son, 
whom  he  hath  appointed  heir  of  all  things,  by  whom 
also  he  made  the  worlds;  who  being  the  brightness  of 
his  glory,  and  the  express  image  of  his  person,  and  up- 
holding all  things  by  the  word  of  his  power,  when  he  had 
by  himself  purged  our  sins,  sat  down  on  the  right  hand 
of  the  Majesty  on  high;  being  made  so  much  better  than 
the  angels,  as  he  hath  by  inheritance  obtained  a  more 
excellent  name  than  they.  For  unto  which  of  the  angels 
said  he  at  any  time,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I 
begotten  thee?  And  again,  I  will  be  to  him  a  Father, 
and  he  shall  be  to  me  a  Son?  And  again,  when  he 
bringeth  in  the  firstbegotten  into  the  world,  he  saith, 
And  let  all  the  angels  of  God  worship  him.  And  of  the 
angels  he  saith,  Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits,  and  his 
ministers  a  flame  of  fire.  But  unto  the  Son  he  saith, 
Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever:  a  sceptre  of 
righteousness  is  the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom.  Thou 
hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity;  therefore 
God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of 
gladness  above  thy  fellows.  And,  Thou,  Lord,  in  the 
beginning  hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth;  and  the 
heavens  are  the  works  of  thine  hands :  they  shall  perish; 
but  thou  remainest;  and  they  all  shall  wax  old  as  doth  a 
garment;  and  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  fold  them  up,  and 
they  shall  be  changed :  but  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy 
years  shall  not  fail. 

GRADUAL 

ALL  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the  salvatioi}  of 
l  our  God  :  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all 
the  earth. 

V.  The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  salvation  :  His 
righteousness  hath  He  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen. 


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49 


Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  ()  come,  let  us  sing 
unto  the  Lord  :  Let  us  worship  and  bow  down  before 
Him.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     John    1   :  1-11 

IN  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was  with 
God,  and  the  Word  was  God.  The  same  was  in  the 
beginning  with  God.  All  things  were  made  by  him;  and 
without  him  was  not  any  tiling  made  that  was  made. 
In  him  was  life;  and  the  life  was  the  light  of  men.  And 
the  light  shineth  in  darkness;  and  the  darkness  compre- 
hended it  not.  There  was  a  man  sent  from  God,  whose 
name  was  John.  The  same  came  for  a  witness,  to  bear 
witness  of  the  Light,  that  all  men  through  him  might 
believe.  He  was  not  that  Light,  but  was  sent  to  bear 
witness  of  that  Light.  That  was  the  true  Light,  which 
lighteth  every  man  that  cometh  into  the  world.  He  was 
in  the  world,  and  the  world  was  made  by  him,  and  the 
world  knew  him  not.  He  came  unto  his  own,  and  his 
own  received  him  not.  But  as  many  as  received  him. 
to  them  gave  he  power  to  become  the  sons  of  God,  even 
to  them  that  believe  on  his  name:  which  were  born,  not 
of  blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of 
man,  but  of  God.  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and 
dwelt  among  us,  (and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as  of 
the  only  begotten  of  the  Father,)  full  of  grace  and  truth. 


£fje  g>econb  Cftrtetmas  Bap 

r  Introit  and  Collect  the  sa?ne  as  for  Christmas  day. 

•     EPISTLE.     Titus  3  :  4-7 

BUT  after  that  the  kindness  and  love  of  God  our 
Saviour  toward  man  appeared,  not  by  works  of 
righteousness  which  we  have  done,  but  according  to  his 
mercy  he  saved  us,  by  the  washing  of  regeneration,  and 
renewing  of  the  Holv   Ghost;  which  he  shed  on  us 


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abundantly  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour;  that 
being  justified  by  his  grace,  we  should  be  made  heirs 
according  to  the  hope  of  eternal  life. 

GRADUAL 

BLESSED  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  :  God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  showed  us 
light. 

V.  This  is  the  Lord's  doing :  it  is  marvellous  in  our 
eyes. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  The  Lord  reigneth,  He 
is  clothed  with  majesty  :  the  Lord  is  clothed  with 
strength,  wherewith  He  hath  girded  himself.  Halle- 
lujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  2  :  15-20 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  as  the  angels  were  gone  away 
IX.  from  them  into  heaven,  the  shepherds  said  one  to 
another,  Let  us  now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem,  and  see 
this  thing  which  is  come  to  pass,  which  the  Lord  hath 
made  known  unto  us.  And  they  came  with  haste,  and 
found  Mary,  and  Joseph,  and  the  babe  lying  in  a  manger. 
And  when  they  had  seen  it,  they  made  known  abroad 
the  saying  which  was  told  them  concerning  this  child. 
And  all  they  that  heard  it  wondered  at  those  things 
which  were  told  them  by  the  shepherds.  But  Mary 
kept  all  these  things,  and  pondered  them  in  her  heart. 
And  the  shepherds  returned,  glorifying  and  praising 
God  for  all  the  things  that  they  had  heard  and  seen,  as  it 
was  told  unto  them. 

Zfyz  jfivgt  gmnbap  after  Cfjrtstmasf 

IXTROIT 

THY  testimonies  are  very  sure  :  holiness  becometh 
Thine  house,  O  Lord,  forever. 
Thy  throne  is  established  of  old  :  Thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting. 


(  HRISTMAS  ol 


Pd.  The  Lord  reigneth,  He  is  clothed  with  majesty  : 

the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  He  hath 
girded  Himself. 

Glory  be  to  the  Fatlnr.  etc. 

COLLECT 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  direct  our  actions 
il  according  to  Thy  good  pleasure,  that  in  the  Name 
of  Thy  beloved  Son,  we  may  be  made  to  abound  in  good 
works;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Galatians  4  :  1-7 

NOW  I  say.  That  the  heir,  as  long  as  he  is  a  child, 
differeth  nothing  from  a  servant,  though  he  be  lord 
of  all;  but  is  under  tutors  and  governors  until  the  time 
appointed  of  the  father.  Even  so  we,  when  we  were 
children,  were  in  bondage  under  the  elements  of  the 
world:  but  when  the  fulness  of  the  time  was  come,  God  I 
sent  forth  his  Son,  made  of  a  woman,  made  under  the 
law,  to  redeem  them  that  were  under  the  law,  that  we 
might  receive  the  adoption  of  sons.  And  because  ye 
are  sons,  God  hath  sent  forth  the  Spirit  of  his  Son  into 
your  hearts,  crying,  Abba,  Father.  Wherefore  thou  art 
no  more  a  servant,  but  a  son;  and  if  a  son,  then  an  heir 
of  God  through  Christ. 

GRADUAL 

THOL'  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  :  grace  is  I 
poured  into  Thy  lips, 
r.  My  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter,  I  speak  of  the 
things  which  I  have  made  touching  the  King  :  my  tongue 
is  the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 
Hallelujah.     Hallelujah.     V.  The  Lord  reigneth,  He 


52  CHRISTMAS 


is  clothed  with  majesty  :  the  Lord  is  clothed  with 
strength,  wherewith  He  hath  girded  Himself.  Halle- 
lujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  2  :  33-40 

AND  Joseph  and  his  mother  marvelled  at  those  things 
il  which  were  spoken  of  him.  And  Simeon  blessed 
them,  and  said  unto  Mary  his  mother,  Behold,  this  child 
is  set  for  the  fall  and  rising  again  of  many  in  Israel;  and 
for  a  sign  which  shall  be  spoken  against;  (yea,  a  sword 
shall  pierce  through  thy  own  soul  also,)  that  the  thoughts 
of  many  hearts  may  be  revealed.  And  there  was  one 
x\nna,  a  prophetess,  the  daughter  of  Phanuel,  of  the 
tribe  of  Aser:  she  was  of  a  great  age,  and  had  lived  with 
an  husband  seven  years  from  her  virginity;  and  she  was 
a  widow  of  about  fourscore  and  four  years,  which  de- 
parted not  from  the  temple,  but  served  God  with  fast- 
ings and  prayers  night  and  day.  And  she  coming  in 
that  instant  gave  thanks  likewise  unto  the  Lord,  and 
spake  of  him  to  all  them  that  looked  for  redemption  in 
Jerusalem.  And  when  they  had  performed  all  things 
according  to  the  law  of  the  Lord,  they  returned  into 
Galilee,  to  their  own  city  Nazareth.  And  the  child 
grew,  and  waxed  strong  in  spirit,  filled  with  wisdom; 
and  the  grace  of  God  was  upon  him. 

tKfje  Ctrcumcteton  anb  tfje  iBiame  of  3f egus 

(iBteto  gear's  ©ap) 

IXTROIT 

OLORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in  all 
the  earth  :  Who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the 
heavens. 

What  is  man  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him  :  and  the 
son  of  man  that  Thou  visitest  him? 

Ps.  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  our  Father,  our  Redeemer  : 
Thy  Name  is  from  everlasting. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


CHRISTMAS  53 


COLLECT 

OLORD  God,  Who,  for  our  sakes,  hast  made  Thy 
blessed  Son  our  Saviour  subject  to  the  Law,  and 
caused  Him  to  endure  the  circumcision  of  the  flesh: 
Grant  us  the  true  circumcision  of  the  Spirit,  that  our 
hearts  may  be  pure  from  all  sinful  desires  and  lusts; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


EPISTLE.     Galatians  3  :  23-29 

BUT  before  faith  came,  we  were  kept  under  the  law, 
shut  up  unto  the  faith  which  should  afterwards  be 
revealed.  Wherefore  the  law  was  our  schoolmaster  to 
bring  us  unto  Christ,  that  we  might  be  justified  by  faith. 
But  after  that  faith  is  come,  we  are  no  longer  under  a 
schoolmaster.  For  ye  are  all  the  children  of  God  by 
faith  in  Christ  Jesus.  For  as  many  of  you  as  have  been 
baptized  into  Christ  have  put  on  Christ.  There  is 
neither  Jew  nor  Greek,  there  is  neither  bond  nor  free, 
there  is  neither  male  nor  female:  for  ye  are  all  one  in 
Christ  Jesus.  And  if  ye  be  Christ's,  then  are  ye  Abra- 
ham's seed,  and  heirs  according  to  the  promise. 


GRADUAL 

A  LL  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the  salvation  of 
l\  our  God  :  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all 
the  earth. 

V.  The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  salvation  :  His 
righteousness  hath  He  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  God,  Who  of  old  time 
spake  in  divers  ways  unto  the  fathers  by  the  prophets  : 
hath  in  these  last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  His  Son. 
Hallelujah. 


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GOSPEL.     Luke  2  :21 

AND  when  eight  days  were  accomplished  for  the  cir- 
l\  cumcising  of  the  child,  his  name  was  called  JESUS. 
which  was  so  named  of  the  angel  before  he  was  con- 
ceived in  the  womb. 


COLLECT  FOR  NEW  YEAR 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  from  Whom 
l  cometh  down  every  good  and  perfect  gift:  We 
give  Thee  thanks  for  all  Thy  benefits,  temporal  and 
spiritual,  bestowed  upon  us  in  the  year  past,  and  we  be- 
seech Thee  of  Thy  goodness,  grant  us  a  favorable  and 
joyful  year,  defend  us  from  all  dangers  and  adversities, 
and  send  upon  us  the  fullness  of  Thy  blessing;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.  Who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


Cfje  feeconb  ismnfoap  after  Cfjrtetma* 

r  Introit,  Collect  and  Gradual  the  same  as  for  the  first  SUNDAY 

AFTER    CHRISTMAS. 

EPISTLE.     1  Peter  4:12-19 

BELOVED,  think  it  not  strange  concerning  the  fiery 
trial  which  is  to  try  you,  as  though  some  strange 
thing  happened  unto  you:  but  rejoice,  inasmuch  as  ye 
are  partakers  of  Christ's  sufferings;  that,  when  his  glory 
shall  be  revealed,  ye  may  be  glad  also  with  exceeding 
joy.  If  ye  be  reproached  for  the  name  of  Christ,  happy 
are  ye;  for  the  spirit  of  glory  and  of  God  resteth  upon 
you :  on  their  part  he  is  evil  spoken  of,  but  on  your  part 
he  is  glorified.  But  let  none  of  you  suffer  as  a  murderer, 
or  as  a  thief,  or  as  an  evildoer,  or  as  a  busybody  in  other 
men's  matters.     Yet  if  any  man  suffer  as  a  Christian, 


CHRISTMAS  55 


let  him  not  be  ashamed;  hut  let  him  glorify  God  on  this 
behalf.  For  the  time  is  come  that  judgment  must  begin 
at  the  house  of  God :  and  if  it  first  begin  at  us,  what  shall 
the  end  be  of  them  that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  God? 
And  if  the  righteous  scarcely  be  saved,  where  shall  the 
ungodly  and  the  sinner  appear?  Wherefore  let  them 
that  suffer  according  to  the  will  of  God  commit  the  keep- 
ing of  their  souls  to  him  in  well  doing,  as  unto  a  faithful 
Creator. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  2  :  13-23 

AXD  when  they  were  departed,  behold,  the  angel  of 
l\  the  Lord  appeareth  to  Joseph  in  a  dream,  saying, 
Arise,  and  take  the  young  child  and  his  mother,  and  flee 
into  Egypt,  and  be  thou  there  until  I  bring  thee  word: 
for  Herod  will  seek  the  young  child  to  destroy  him. 
When  he  arose,  he  took  the  young  child  and  his  mother 
by  night,  and  departed  into  Egypt:  and  was  there  until 
the  death  of  Herod:  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was 
spoken  of  the  Lord  by  the  prophet,  saying,  Out  of 
Egypt  have  I  called  my  son.  Then  Herod,  when  he  saw 
that  he  was  mocked  of  the  wise  men,  was  exceeding 
wroth,  and  sent  forth,  and  slew  all  the  children  that 
were  in  Bethlehem,  and  in  all  the  coasts  thereof,  from 
two  years  old  and  under,  according  to  the  time  which  he 
had  diligently  enquired  of  the  wise  men.  Then  was  ful- 
filled that  which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the  prophet,  say- 
ing, In  Rama  was  there  a  voice  heard,  lamentation,  and 
weeping,  and  great  mourning,  Rachel  weeping  for  her 
children,  and  would  not  be  comforted,  because  they  are 
not.  But  when  Herod  was  dead,  behold,  an  angel  of  the 
Lord  appeareth  in  a  dream  to  Joseph  in  Egypt,  saying, 
Arise,  and  take  the  young  child  and  his  mother,  and  go 
into  the  land  of  Israel:  for  they  are  dead  which  sought 
the  young  child's  life.  And  he  arose,  and  took  the 
young  child  and  his  mother,  and  came  into  the  land  of 
Israel.  But  when  he  heard  that  Archelaus  did  reign  in 
Judaea  in  the  room  of  his  father  Herod,  he  was  afraid  to 


56  EPIPHANY 


go  thither:  notwithstanding,  being  warned  of  God  in  a 
dream,  he  turned  aside  into  the  parts  of  Galilee:  and 
he  came  and  dwelt  in  a  city  called  Nazareth:  that  it 
might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken  by  the  prophets,  He 
shall  be  called  a  Xazarene. 

£fje  6pipf)anp  of  our  Horb 

IXTROIT 

BEHOLD  the  Lord,  the  Ruler,  hath  come  :  and  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory  are  in  His 
hand. 

Ps.  Give  the  King  Thy  judgments,  O  God  :  and  Thy 
righteousness  unto  the  King's  Son. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD.  Who  by  the  leading  of  a  star  didst  manifest 
Thy  Only-begotten  Son  to  the  Gentiles :  Mercifully 
grant,  that  we,  who  know  Thee  now  by  faith,  may  after 
this  life  have  the  fruition  of  Thy  glorious  Godhead; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son.  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Isaiah  60  :  1-6 

ARISE,  shine:  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the  glory 
l\  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee.  For.  behold,  the 
darkness  shall  cover  the  earth,  and  gross  darkness  the 
people:  but  the  Lord  shall  arise  upon  thee,  and  his 
glory  shall  be  seen  upon  thee.  And  the  Gentiles  shall 
come  to  thy  light,  and  kings  to  the  brightness  of  thy 
rising.  Lift  up  thine  eyes  round  about,  and  see:  all 
they  gather  themselves  together,  they  come  to  thee: 
thy  sons  shall  come  from  far,  and  thy  daughters  shall  be 
nursed  at  thy  side.  Then  thou  shalt  see,  and  flow  to- 
gether, and  thine  heart  shall  fear,  and  be  enlarged;  be- 


EPIPHANY  57 


cause  the  abundance  of  t  he  sea  shall  be  converted  unto 
thee,  the  forces  of  the  Gentiles  shall  come  unto  thee. 
The  multitude  of  camels  shall  cover  thee,  the  drome- 
daries of  Midian  and  Ephah;  all  they  from  Sheba  shall 
come:  they  shall  bring  gold  and  incense;  and  they  shall 
show  forth  the  praises  of  the  Lord. 

GRADUAL 

ALL  they  from  Sheba  shall  come;  they  shall  bring 
l\  gold  and  incense  :  and  they  shall  show  forth  the 
praises  of  the  Lord. 

V.  Arise,  and  shine,  O  Jerusalem  :  for  the  glory  of  the 
Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  We  have  seen  His  star 
in  the  east  :  and  we  have  come  with  our  gifts  to  wor- 
ship the  Lord.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  2  :  1-12 

NOW  when  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judaea 
in  the  days  Qf  Herod  the  king,  behold,  there  came 
wise  men  from  the  east  to  Jerusalem,  saying,  Where  is  he 
that  is  born  King  of  the  Jews?  for  we  have  seen  his  star 
in  the  east,  and  are  come  to  worship  him.  When  Herod 
the  king  had  heard  these  things,  he  was  troubled,  and  all 
Jerusalem  with  him.  And  when  he  had  gathered  all  the 
chief  priests  and  scribes  of  the  people  together,  he  de- 
manded of  them  where  Christ  should  be  born.  And 
they  said  unto  him,  In  Bethlehem  of  Judaea:  for  thus 
it  is  written  by  the  prophet,  And  thou  Bethlehem,  in  the 
land  of  Juda,  art  not  the  least  among  the  princes  of 
Juda :  for  out  of  thee  shall  come  a  Governor,  that  shall 
rule  my  people  Israel.  Then  Herod,  when  he  had 
privily  called  the  wise  men,  enquired  of  them  diligently 
what  time  the  star  appeared.  And  he  sent  them  to 
Bethlehem,  and  said,  Go  and  search  diligently  for  the 
young  child;  and  when  ye  have  found  him,  bring  me 
word  again,  that  I  may  come  and  worship  him  also. 


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When  they  had  heard  the  king,  they  departed;  and,  lo, 
the  star,  which  they  saw  in  the  east,  went  before  them, 
till  it  came  and  stood  over  where  the  young  child  was. 
'When  they  saw  the  star,  they  rejoiced  with  exceeding 
great  joy.  And  when  they  were  come  into  the  house, 
they  saw  the  young  child  with  Mary  his  mother,  and 
fell  down,  and  worshipped  him:  and  when  they  had 
opened  their  treasures,  they  presented  unto  him  gifts; 
gold,  and  frankincense,  and  myrrh.  And  being  warned 
of  God  in  a  dream  that  they  should  not  return  to  Herod, 
they  departed  into  their  own  country  another  way. 

QTfje  jfivxt  ibtmbap  after  tfje  6pipf)anp 

IXTROIT 

SAW  also  the  Lord,  sitting  upon  a  throne  :  high 


i 


and  lifted  up. 

And  I  heard  the  voice  of  a  great  multitude,  saying, 
Alleluia  :  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth. 

Ps.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  : 
Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  receive  the 
prayers  of  Thy  people  who  call  upon  Thee;  and 
grant  that  they  may  both  perceive  and  know  what 
things  they  ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace  and 
power  faithfully  to  fulfill  the  same;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Romans  12  :  1-5 

I  BESEECH  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mercies 
of  God,  that  ye  present  your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice, 
holy,  acceptable  unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable 
service.     And  be  not  conformed  to  this  world :  but  be  ye 


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transformed  by  the  renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may 
prove  what  is  that  good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect, 
will  of  God.  For  I  say,  through  the  grace  given  unto 
me,  to  every  man  that  is  among  you,  not  to  think  of 
himself  more  highly  than  he  ought  to  think;  but  to  think 
soberly,  according  as  God  hath  dealt  to  every  man  the 
measure  of  faith.  For  as  we  have  many  members  in 
one  body,  and  all  members  have  not  the  same  office:  so 
we,  being  many,  are  one  body  in  Christ,  and  every  one 
members  one  of  another. 

GRADUAL 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel,  Who 
only  doeth  wondrous  things  :  And  blessed  be  His 
glorious  Name  forever. 

r.  The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  Thy  people  : 
and  the  hills  righteousness. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Make  a  joyful  noise 
unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  :  Serve  the  Lord  with  glad- 
ness.    Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  2  :  ±1-5* 

NOW  his  parents  went  to  Jerusalem  every  year  at 
the  feast  of  the  passover.  And  when  he  was 
twelve  years  old,  they  went  up  to  Jerusalem  after  the 
custom  of  the  feast.  And  when  they  had  fulfilled  the 
days,  as  they  returned,  the  child  Jesus  tarried  behind  in 
Jerusalem;  and  Joseph  and  his  mother  knew  not  of  it. 
But  they,  supposing  him  to  have  been  in  the  company, 
went  a  day's  journey;  and  they  sought  him  among  their 
kinsfolk  and  acquaintance.  And  when  they  found  him 
not,  they  turned  back  again  to  Jerusalem,  seeking  him. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  three  days  they  found 
him  in  the  temple,  sitting  in  the  midst  of  the  doctors, 
both  hearing  them,  and  asking  them  questions.  And 
all  that  heard  him  were  astonished  at  his  understanding 


60  EPIPHANY 


and  answers.  And  when  they  saw  him,  they  were 
amazed:  and  his  mother  said  unto  him,  Son,  why  hast 
thou  thus  dealt  with  us?  behold,  thy  father  and  I  have 
sought  thee  sorrowing.  And  he  said  unto  them,  How 
is  it  that  ye  sought  me?  wist  ye  not  that  I  must  be  about 
my  Father's  business?  And  they  understood  not  the 
saying  which  he  spake  unto  them.  And  he  went  down 
with  them,  and  came  to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  unto 
them:  but  his  mother  kept  all  these  sayings  in  her  heart. 
And  Jesus  increased  in  wisdom  and  stature,  and  in 
favour  with  God  and  man. 


TOje  ^Transfiguration  of  our  Ilorb 

T[  The  Introit,  Collect,  Epistle,  Gradual  and  Gospel,  together  with  the 
Minor  Propers,  for  the  transfiguration  of  our  lord  (p.  67), 
shall  be  used  the  last  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany  in  each  year,  except 
when  there  is  only  one  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 


Qtfje  g>econb  gmnbap  after  tfje  €pipfjanp 

IXTROIT 

ALL  the  earth  shall  worship  Thee  :  and  shall  sing 
l\  unto  Thee,  O  God. 

They  shall  sing  to  Thy  Name  :  O  Thou  Most  Highest. 

Ps.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands  :  sing 
forth  the  honor  of  His  Name,  make  His  praise  glorious. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  dost  govern 
ii  all  things  in  heaven  and  earth :  Mercifully  hear  the 
supplications  of  Thy  people,  and  grant  us  Thy  peace 
all  the  days  of  our  life;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


EPIPHANY  61 


EPISTLE.     Romans  12  :  6-16 

HAVING  then  gifts  differing  according  to  the  grace 
that  is  given  to  us,  whether  prophecy,  let  us 
prophesy  according  to  the  proportion  of  faith;  or  min- 
istry, let  us  wait  on  our  ministering;  or  he  that  teaeheth, 
on  teaching;  or  he  that  exhorteth,  on  exhortation:  he 
that  giveth,  let  him  do  it  with  simplicity;  he  that  ruleth, 
with  diligence;  he  that  showeth  mercy,  with  cheerful- 
ness. Let  love  be  without  dissimulation.  Abhor  that 
which  is  evil;  cleave  to  that  which  is  good.  Be  kindly 
affectioned  one  to  another  with  brotherly  love;  in  hon- 
our preferring  one  another;  not  slothful  in  business; 
fervent  in  spirit;  serving  the  Lord;  rejoicing  in  hope; 
patient  in  tribulation;  continuing  instant  in  prayer; 
distributing  to  the  necessity  of  saints;  given  to  hospital- 
ity. Bless  them  which  persecute  you:  bless,  and  curse 
not.  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep  with 
them  that  weep.  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  toward  an- 
other. Mind  not  high  things,  but  condescend  to  men 
of  low  estate. 

« 
GRADUAL 

HE  sent  His  Word  and  healed  them  :  and  delivered 
them  from  their  destructions. 
V.  Oh    that   men   would   praise   the   Lord   for   His 
goodness  :  and  for  His  wonderful  works  to  the  children 
of  men. 

Hallelujah.     Hallelujah.     V.  Praise  ye  Him,  all  His 
angels  :  praise  ye  Him,  all  His  hosts.     Hallelujah. 


GOSPEL.     John  2  :  1-11 

AND  the  third  day  there  was  a  marriage  in  Cana  of 
L  Galilee;  and  the  mother  of  Jesus  was  there:  and 
both  Jesus  was  called,  and  his  disciples,  to  the  marriage. 
And  when  they  wanted  wine,  the  mother  of  Jesus  saith 


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unto  him,  They  have  no  wine.  Jesus  saith  unto  her, 
Woman,  what  have  I  to  do  with  thee?  mine  hour  is  not 
yet  come.  His  mother  saith  unto  the  servants.  What- 
soever he  saith  unto  you,  do  it.  And  there  were  set 
there  six  waterpots  of  stone,  after  the  manner  of  the 
purifying  of  the  Jews,  containing  two  or  three  firkins 
apiece.  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Fill  the  waterpots  with 
water.  And  they  filled  them  up  to  the  brim.  And  he 
saith  unto  them,  Draw  out  now,  and  bear  unto  the 
governor  of  the  feast.  And  they  bare  it.  When  the 
ruler  of  the  feast  had  tasted  the  water  that  was  made 
wine,  and  knew  not  whence  it  was:  (but  the  servants 
which  drew  the  water  knew;)  the  governor  of  the  feast 
called  the  bridegroom,  and  saith  unto  him,  Every  man 
at  the  beginning  doth  set  forth  good  wine;  and  when 
men  have  well  drunk,  then  that  which  is  worse:  but 
thou  hast  kept  the  good  wine  until  now.  This  begin- 
ning of  miracles  did  Jesus  in  Cana  of  Galilee,  and  mani- 
fested forth  his  glory;  and  his  disciples  believed  on  him. 


QHje  £fjtrb  gumbap  after  tfje  (gpipfjanp 

INTROIT 

WORSHIP  Him,  all  ye  His  angels  :  Zion  heard  and 
was  glad. 
The  daughters  of  Judah  rejoiced  :  because  of  Thy 
judgments,  O  Lord. 

Ps.  The  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  earth  rejoice  :  let 
the  multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  mercifully  look 
Jr\  upon  our  infirmities,  and  in  all  our  dangers  and 
necessities  stretch  forth  the  right  hand  of  Thy  Majesty, 


EPIPHANY  63 


to  help  and  defend  us;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son. 

our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Romans  12  :  16-21 

BE  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits.  Recompense  to  n<  i 
man  evil  for  evil.  Provide  things  honest  in  the 
sight  of  all  men.  If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in 
you,  live  peaceably  with  all  men.  Dearly  beloved, 
avenge  not  yourselves,  but  rather  give  place  unto 
wrath:  for  it  is  written,  Vengeance  is  mine;  I  will  repay, 
saith  the  Lord.  Therefore  if  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed 
him;  if  he  thirst,  give  him  drink:  for  in  so  doing  thou 
shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  on  his  head.  Be  not  overcome  of 
evil,  but  overcome  evil  with  good. 

GRADUAL 

SO  the  heathen  shall  fear  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  and 
all  the  kings  of  the  earth  Thy  glory, 
r.  When   the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion  :  He  shall 
appear  in  His  glory. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  The  Lord  reigneth;  let 
the  earth  rejoice  :  let  the  multitude  of  isles  be  glad 
thereof.     Hallelujah . 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  8  :  1-13 

WHEN  he  was  come  down  from  the  mountain, 
great  multitudes  followed  him.  And,  behold, 
there  came  a  leper  and  worshipped  him,  saying.  Lord, 
if  thou  wilt,  thou  canst  make  me  clean.  And  Jesus  put 
forth  his  hand,  and  touched  him,  saying,  I  will;  be  thou 
clean.  And  immediately  his  leprosy  was  cleansed. 
And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  See  thou  tell  no  man;  but  go 
thy  way,  show  thyself  to  the  priest,  and  offer  the  gift 
that  Moses  commanded,  for  a  testimony  unto  them. 
And  when  Jesus  was  entered  into  Capernaum,  there 
came  unto  him  a  centurion,  beseeching  him,  and  say- 


64  EPIPHAXY 


ing,  Lord,  my  servant  lieth  at  home  sick  of  the  palsy, 
grievously  tormented.  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I 
will  come  and  heal  him.  The  centurion  answered  and 
said,  Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  thou  shouldest  come 
under  my  roof:  but  speak  the  word  only,  and  my  ser- 
vant shall  be  healed.  For  I  am  a  man  under  authority, 
having  soldiers  under  me:  and  I  say  to  this  man,  Go, 
and  he  goeth;  and  to  another,  Come,  and  he  cometh; 
and  to  my  servant,  Do  this,  and  he  doeth  it.  When 
Jesus  heard  it,  he  marvelled,  and  said  to  them  that  fol- 
lowed, Verily  I  say  unto  you,  I  have  not  found  so  great 
faith,  no,  not  in  Israel.  And  I  say  unto  you,  That 
many  shall  come  from  the  east  and  w^est,  and  shall  sit 
down  with  Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  in  the 
kingdom  of  heaven.  But  the  children  of  the  kingdom 
shall  be  cast  out  into  outer  darkness:  there  shall  be 
weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  And  Jesus  said  unto 
the  centurion,  Go  thy  way;  and  as  thou  hast  believed, 
so  be  it  done  unto  thee.  And  his  servant  was  healed 
in  the  selfsame  hour. 


tEfje  jfourti)  gmnbap  after  tfje  Cptpfjanp 

TT  Introit  and  Gradual  the  same  as  for  the  third  sunday  after  the 

EPIPHANY. 

COLLECT 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the 
Xjl  midst  of  so  many  and  great  dangers,  that  by 
reason  of  the  frailty  of  our  nature  we  cannot  always 
stand  upright:  Grant  to  us  such  strength  and  protec- 
tion as  may  support  us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us 
through  all  temptations;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


EPIPHAXY  65 


EPISTLE.     Romans  13  :  8-10 

OWE  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love  one  another: 
for  he  that  loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the  law. 
For  this,  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery,  Thou  shalt 
not  kill,  Thou  shalt  not  steal,  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false 
witness,  Thou  shalt  not  covet;  and  if  there  be  any  other 
commandment,  it  is  briefly  comprehended  in  this  say- 
ing, namely,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 
Love  worketh  no  ill  to  his  neighbor:  therefore  love  is 
the  fulfilling  of  the  law. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  8  :  23-27 

AND  when  he  was  entered  into  a  ship,  his  disciples 
l  followed  him.  And,  behold,  there  arose  a  great 
tempest  in  the  sea,  insomuch  that  the  ship  was  covered 
with  the  waves:  but  he  was  asleep.  And  his  disciples 
came  to  him,  and  awoke  him,  saying,  Lord,  save  us: 
we  perish.  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Why  are  ye  fearful, 
0  ye  of  little  faith?  Then  he  arose,  and  rebuked  the 
winds  and  the  sea;  and  there  was  a  great  calm.  But 
the  men  marvelled,  saying,  What  manner  of  man  is 
this,  that  even  the  winds  and  the  sea  obey  him! 


Cfje  jfiiti)  ismnbap  after  tfje  (Epipfjanp 

r  Introit  and  Gradual  the  same  as  for  the  third  suxday  after  the 

EPIPHAXY. 

COLLECT 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  Thy  Church  and 
Household  continually  in  Thy  true  religion;  that 
they  who  do  lean  only  upon  the  hope  of  Thy  heavenly 
grace  may  evermore  be  defended  by  Thy  mighty  power; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


66  EPIPHANY 


EPISTLE.     Colossians  S  :  12-17 

PUT  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and  be- 
loved, bowels  of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of 
mind,  meekness,  longsuff ering ;  forbearing  one  another, 
and  forgiving  one  another,  if  any  man  have  a  quarrel 
against  any:  even  as  Christ  forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye. 
And  above  all  these  things  put  on  charity,  which  is  the 
bond  of  perfect ness.  And  let  the  peace  of  God  rule  in 
your  hearts,  to  the  which  also  ye  are  called  in  one  body; 
and  be  ye  thankful.  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in 
you  richly  in  all  wisdom;  teaching  and  admonishing 
one  another  in  psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs 
singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord.  And 
whatsoever  ye  do  in  word  or  deed,  do  all  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  Jesus,  giving  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father 
bv  him. 


GOSPEL.     Matthew  13  :  24-30 

ANOTHER  parable  put  he  forth  unto  them,  saying, 
l\  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  likened  unto  a  man 
which  sowed  good  seed  in  his  field:  but  while  men  slept, 
his  enemy  came  and  sowed  tares  among  the  wheat,  and 
went  his  way.  But  when  the  blade  was  sprung  up,  and 
brought  forth  fruit,  then  appeared  the  tares  also.  So 
the  servants  of  the  householder  came  and  said  unto 
him,  Sir,  didst  not  thou  sow  good  seed  in  thy  field?  from 
whence  then  hath  it  tares?  He  said  unto  them,  An 
enemy  hath  done  this.  The  servants  said  unto  him, 
Wilt  thou  then  that  we  go  and  gather  them  up?  But 
he  said,  Nay :  lest  while  ye  gather  up  the  tares,  ye  root 
up  also  the  wheat  with  them.  Let  both  grow  together 
until  the  harvest :  and  in  the  time  of  harvest  I  will  say 
to  the  reapers,  Gather  ye  together  first  the  tares,  and 
bind  them  in  bundles  to  burn  them:  but  gather  the 
wheat  into  my  barn. 


TRANSFIGURATION  67 

{Tfjc  {Transfiguration  of  our  llorb 

r  The  Introit,  Collect,  Epistle,  Gradual  and  Gospel,  together  with 
the  Minor  Proper-,  for  the  transfiguration  of  our  lord  shall  be 
used  the  last  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany  in  each  year,  except  when 
there  is  only  one  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 

INTROIT 

THE  lightnings  lightened  the  world  :  the  earth  trem- 
bled and  shook. 
Ps.  How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of 
hosts   :  My  soul   longeth,  yea,  even   fainteth   for   the 
courts  of  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  Who  in  the  glorious  Transfiguration  of  Thy 
Only-begotten  Son,  hast  confirmed  the  mysteries 
of  the  faith  by  the  testimony  of  the  fathers,  and  Who, 
in  the  voice  that  came  from  the  bright  cloud,  didst  in 
a  wonderful  manner  foreshow  the  adoption  of  sons: 
Mercifully  vouchsafe  to  make  us  co-heirs  with  the  King 
of  His  glory,  and  bring  us  to  the  enjoyment  of  the  same; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     2  Peter  1  :  16-21 

FOR  we  have  not  followed  cunningly  devised  fables, 
when  we  made  known  unto  you  the  power  and 
coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  but  were  eye-witnesses 
of  his  majesty.  For  he  received  from  God  the  Father 
honour  and  glory,  when  there  came  such  a  voice  to  him 
from  the  excellent  glory.  This  is  my  beloved  Son,  in 
whom  I  am  well  pleased.  And  this  voice  which  came 
from  heaven  we  heard,  when  we  were  with  him  in  the 
holy  mount.  We  have  also  a  more  sure  word  of  proph- 
ecy; whereunto  ye  do  well  that  ye  take  heed,  as  unto  a 
light  that  shineth  in  a  dark  place,  until  the  day  dawn, 


TRANSFIGURATION 


and  the  day  star  arise  in  your  hearts:  knowing  this 
first,  that  no  prophecy  of  the  scripture  is  of  any  private 
interpretation.  For  the  prophecy  came  not  in  old  time 
by  the  will  of  man :  but  holy  men  of  God  spake  as  they 
were  moved  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

GRADUAL 

THOU  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  :  grace 
is  poured  into  Thy  lips. 
V.  The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord.  Sit  Thou  at  My 
right  hand  :  until  I  make  Thine  enemies  Thy  footstool. 
Hallelujah.     Hallelujah.      V.  Sing    unto    the    Lord. 
bless  His  Name;  show  forth  His  salvation  from  day  to 
day  :  Declare  His  glory  among  all  people.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  17  :  1-9 

AND  after  six  days  Jesus  taketh  Peter,  James,  and 
l  John  his  brother,  and  bringeth  them  up  into  an 
high  mountain  apart,  and  was  transfigured  before  them: 
and  his  face  did  shine  as  the  sun,,  and  his  raiment  was 
white  as  the  light.  And,  behold,  there  appeared  unto 
them  Moses  and  Elias  talking  with  him.  Then  an- 
swered Peter,  and  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  it  is  good  for  us 
to  be  here:  if  thou  wilt,  let  us  make  here  three  taber- 
nacles; one  for  thee,  and  one  for  Moses,  and  one  for 
Elias.  While  he  yet  spake,  behold,  a  bright  cloud  over- 
shadowed them:  and  behold  a  voice  out  of  the  cloud, 
which  said,  This  is  my  beloved  Son.  in  whom  I  am  well 
pleased;  hear  ye  him.  And  when  the  disciples  heard  it, 
they  fell  on  their  face,  and  were  sore  afraid.  And  Jesus 
came  and  touched  them,  and  said.  Arise,  and  be  not 
afraid.  And  when  they  had  lifted  up  their  eyes,  they 
saw  no  man.  save  Jesus  only.  And  as  they  came  down 
from  the  mountain.  Jesus  charged  them,  saying,  Tell  the 
vision  to  no  man,  until  the  Son  of  man  be  risen  again 
from  the  dead. 


SEPTTAGESIMA  69 


g>cptuage£ima  gbunfcap 

IXTROIT 

THE  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me  :  the  sorrows 
of  hell  compassed  me  about. 
In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord  :  and  He  heard 
my  voice  out  of  His  temple. 

Ps.  I  will  love  Thee,  0  Lord  my  Strength  :  The  Lord 
is  my  Rock  and  my  Fortress. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  favorably  to  hear  the 
prayers  of  Thy  people:  that  we,  who  are  justly 
punished  for  our  offences,  may  be  mercifully  delivered 
by  Thy  goodness,  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1   Corinthians  9  :  24—10  :  5 

KNOW  ye  not  that  they  which  run  in  a  race  run  all, 
but  one  receiveth  the  prize?  So  run,  that  ye  may 
obtain.  And  every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery 
is  temperate  in  all  things.  Now  they  do  it  to  obtain  a 
corruptible  crown;  but  we  an  incorruptible.  I  there- 
fore so  run,  not  as  uncertainly;  so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that 
beateth  the  air:  but  I  keep  under  my  body,  and  bring 
it  into  subjection:  lest  that  by  any  means,  when  I  have 
preached  to  others,  I  myself  should  be  a  castaway. 
Moreover,  brethren,  I  would  not  that  ye  should  be 
ignorant,  how  that  all  our  fathers  were  under  the  cloud, 
and  all  passed  through  the  sea;  and  were  all  baptized 
unto  Moses  in  the  cloud  and  in  the  sea;  and  did  all  eat 
the  same  spiritual  meat;  and  did  all  drink  the  same 
spiritual  drink:  for  they  drank  of  that  spiritual  Rock 
that  followed  them:  and  that  Rock  was  Christ.     But 


70  SEPTUAGESIMA 


with  many  of  them  God  was  not  well  pleased:  for  they 
were  overthrown  in  the  wilderness. 

GRADUAL 

THE  Lord  also  will  be  a  refuge  for  the  oppressed,  a 
refuge  in  times  of  trouble  :  And  they  that  know 
Thy  Name  will  put  their  trust  in  Thee;  for  Thou,  Lord, 
hast  not  forsaken  them  that  seek  Thee. 

V.  For  the  needy  shall  not  alway  be  forgotten  :  the 
expectation  of  the  poor  shall  not  perish  forever.  Arise, 
O  Lord;  let  not  man  prevail. 

Tract.  Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord  :  Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  20  :  1-16 

FOR  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  man  that 
is  an  householder,  which  went  out  early  in  the 
morning  to  hire  labourers  into  his  vineyard.  And 
when  he  had  agreed  with  the  labourers  for  a  penny  a 
day,  he  sent  them  into  his  vineyard.  And  he  went 
out  about  the  third  hour,  and  saw  others  standing  idle 
in  the  marketplace,  and  said  unto  them;  Go  ye  also  into 
the  vineyard,  and  whatsoever  is  right  I  will  give  you. 
And  they  went  their  way.  Again  he  went  out  about  the 
sixth  and  ninth  hour,  and  did  likewise.  iVnd  about  the 
eleventh  hour  he  went  out,  and  found  others  standing 
idle,  and  saith  unto  them,  Why  stand  ye  here  all  the  day 
idle?  They  say  unto  him,  Because  no  man  hath  hired 
us.  He  saith  unto  them,  Go  ye  also  into  the  vine- 
yard; and  whatsoever  is  right,  that  shall  ye  receive. 
So  when  even  was  come,  the  lord  of  the  vineyard  saith 
unto  his  steward,  Call  the  labourers,  and  give  them  their 
hire,  beginning  from  the  last  unto  the  first.  And  when 
they  came  that  were  hired  about  the  eleventh  hour, 
they  received  every  man  a  penny.  But  when  the  first 
came,  they  supposed  that  they  should  have  received 
more;  and  they  likewise  received  every  man  a  penny. 


SEXAGESIMA 


71 


And  when  tliey  had  received  it,  they  murmured  against 
the  goodman  of  the  house,   saying,   These  last    have 

wrought  but  one  hour,  and  thou  hast  made  them  equal 
unto  us,  which  have  borne  the  burden  and  heat  of  the 
day.  But  he  answered  one  of  them,  and  said,  Friend, 
I  do  thee  no*  wrong:  didst  not  thou  agree  with  me  for  a 
penny?  Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy  way:  I  will  give 
unto  this  last,  even  as  unto  thee.  Is  it  not  lawful  for 
me  to  do  what  I  will  with  mine  own?  Is  thine  eye  evil, 
because  I  am  good?  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the 
first  last:   for  many  be  called,  but  few  chosen. 


^exagestma  i*>untmp 

IXTROIT 

AWAKE,  why  sleepest  Thou,  O  Lord  :  arise,  cast  us 
l  not  off  for  ever. 
Wherefore  hidest   Thou  Thy  face  :   and  forgettest 
our  affliction? 

Our  soul  is  bowed  down  to  the  dust  :  arise  for  our 
help  and  redeem  us. 

Ps.  We  have  heard  with  our  ears,  O  God  :  our  fathers 
have  told  us  what  work  Thou  didst  in  their  days. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  ete. 

COLLECT 

OLORD  God,  Who  seest  that  we  put  not  our  trust 
in  anything  that  we  do :  Mercifully  grant  that  by 
Thy  power  we  may  be  defended  against  all  adversity: 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


EPISTLE.     2  Corinthians  11  :  19—12  :  9 

FOR  ye  suffer  fools  gladly,  seeing  ye  yourselves  are 
wise.     For  ye  suffer,  if  a  man  bring  you  into  bond- 
age, if  a  man  devour  you,  if  a  man  take  of  you,  if  a  man 


72  SEXAGESIMA 


exalt  himself,  if  a  man  smite  you  on  the  face.  I  speak 
as  concerning  reproach,  as  though  we  had  been  weak. 
Howbeit  whereinsoever  any  is  bold,  (I  speak  foolishly,) 
I  am  bold  also.  Are  they  Hebrews?  so  am  I.  Are  they 
Israelites?  so  am  I.  Are  they  the  seed  of  Abraham? 
so  am  I.  Are  they  ministers  of  Christ?  (I  speak  as  a 
fool)  I  am  more;  in  labours  more  abundant,  in  stripes 
above  measure,  in  prisons  more  frequent,  in  deaths  oft. 
Of  the  Jews  five  times  received  I  forty  stripes  save  one. 
Thrice  was  I  beaten  with  rods,  once  was  I  stoned,  thrice 
I  suffered  shipwreck,  a  night  and  a  day  I  have  been  in 
the  deep;  in  journey ings  often,  in  perils  of  waters,  in 
perils  of  robbers,  in  perils  by  my  mine  own  countrymen, 
in  perils  by  the  heathen,  in  perils  in  the  city,  in  perils  in 
the  wilderness,  in  perils  in  the  sea,  in  perils  among  false 
brethren;  in  weariness  and  painfulness,  in  watchings 
often,  in  hunger  and  thirst,  in  fastings  often,  in  cold  and 
nakedness.  Beside  those  things  that  are  without,  that 
which  cometh  upon  me  daily,  the  care  of  all  the  churches. 
Who  is  weak,  and  I  am  not  weak?  who  is  offended,  and 
I  burn  not?  If  I  must  needs  glory,  I  will  glory  of  the 
things  which  concern  mine  infirmities.  The  God  and 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  is  blessed  for 
evermore,  knoweth  that  I  lie  not.  In  Damascus  the 
governor  under  Aretas  the  king  kept  the  city  of  the 
Damascenes  with  a  garrison,  desirous  to  apprehend  me : 
and  through  a  window  in  a  basket  was  I  let  down  by  the 
wall,  and  escaped  his  hands.  It  is  not  expedient  for 
me  doubtless  to  glory.  I  will  come  to  visions  and  reve- 
lations of  the  Lord.  I  knew  a  man  in  Christ  above 
fourteen  years  ago,  (whether  in  the  body,  I  cannot  tell; 
or  whether  out  of  the  body,  I  cannot  tell :  God  knoweth;) 
such  an  one  caught  up  to  the  third  heaven.  And  I 
knew  such  a  man,  (whether  in  the  body,  or  out  of  the 
body,  I  cannot  tell:  God  knoweth;)  how  that  he  was 
caught  up  into  paradise,  and  heard  unspeakable  words, 
which  it  is  not  lawful  for  a  man  to  utter.  Of  such  an 
one  will  I  glory:    yet  of  myself  I  will  not  glory,  but  in 


SEXAGESIMA 


mine  infirmities.  For  though  I  would  desire  to  glory, 
I  shall  not  be  a  fool;  for  I  will  say  the  truth:  hut  now  I 
forbear,  lest  any  man  should  think  of  me  above  that 
which  he  seeth  me  to  be,  or  that  he  heareth  of  me.  And 
lest  I  should  be  exalted  above  measure  through  the 
abundance  of  the  revelations,  there  was  given  to  me  a 
thorn  in  the  flesh,  the  messenger  of  Satan  to  buffet  me, 
lest  I  should  be  exalted  above  measure.  For  this  thing 
I  besought  the  Lord  thrice,  that  it  might  depart  from 
me.  And  he  said  unto  me,  My  grace  is  sufficient  for 
thee:  for  my  strength  is  made  perfect  in  weakness. 
Most  gladly  therefore  will  I  rather  glory  in  my  infirmi- 
ties, that  the  power  of  Christ  may  rest  upon  me. 

GRADUAL 

LET  the  nations  know  that  Thy  Name  is  Jehovah  : 
A  Thou  alone  art  the  Most  High  over  all  the  earth. 
r.  0  my  God,  make  them  like  a  wheel :  and  like  chaff 
before  the  wind. 

Tract.  Thou  hast  given  a  banner  to  them  that  fear 
Thee  :  that  it  may  be  displayed  because  of  the  truth. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  8:4-15 

AND  when  much  people  were  gathered  together,  and 
l  were  come  to  him  out  of  every  city,  he  spake  by  a 
parable:  A  sower  went  out  to  sow  his  seed:  and  as  he 
sowed,  some  fell  by  the  way  side;  and  it  was  trodden 
down,  and  the  fowls  of  the  air  devoured  it.  And  some 
fell  upon  a  rock;  and  as  soon  as  it  was  sprung  up,  it 
withered  away,  because  it  lacked  moisture.  And  some 
fell  among  thorns;  and  the  thorns  sprang  up  with  it,  and 
choked  it.  And  other  fell  on  good  ground,  and  sprang 
up,  and  bare  fruit  an  hundredfold.  And  when  he  had 
said  these  things,  he  cried,  He  that  hath  ears  to  hear, 
let  him  hear.  And  his  disciples  asked  him,  saying, 
What  might  this  parable  be?  And  he  said.  Unto  you 
it  is  given  to  know  the  mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of  God: 


74  QUIXQUAGESIMA 


but  to  others  in  parables;  that  seeing  they  might  not 
see,  and  hearing  they  might  not  understand.  Now  the 
parable  is  this:  The  seed  is  the  word  of  God.  Those  by 
the  way  side  are  they  that  hear;  then  cometh  the  devil, 
and  taketh  away  the  word  out  of  their  hearts,  lest  they 
should  believe  and  be  saved.  They  on  the  rock  are  they, 
which,  when  they  hear,  receive  the  word  with  joy; 
and  these  have  no  root,  which  for  a  while  believe,  and 
in  time  of  temptation  fall  away.  And  that  which  fell 
among  thorns  are  they,  which,  when  they  have  heard,  go 
forth,  and  are  choked  with  cares  and  riches  and  pleas- 
ures of  this  life,  and  bring  no  fruit  to  perfection.  But 
that  on  the  good  ground  are  they,  which  in  an  honest 
and  good  heart,  having  heard  the  word,  keep  it,  and 
bring  forth  fruit  with  patience. 

<©uinquage£tma  ismnbap 

INTROIT 

BE  Thou  my  strong  Rock  :  for  an  house  of  defence  to 
save  me. 
Thou  art  my  Rock  and  my  Fortress  :  therefore  for 
Thy  Name's  sake  lead  me  and  guide  me. 

Ps.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust;  let  me  never 
be  ashamed  :  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee  mercifully  hear  our  pray- 
ers, and,  having  set  us  free  from  the  bonds  of  sin, 
defend  us  from  all  evil;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Corinthians  13  : 1-13 

THOUGH  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and  of 
angels,  and  have  not  charity,  I  am  become  as 


QUINQUAGESIMA 


to 


sounding  brass,  or  a  tinkling  cymbal.     And  though  I 
have  the  gift  of  prophecy,  and  understand  all  mysteries, 

and  all  knowledge;  and  though  I  have  all  faith,  so  that  I 
could  remove  mountains,  and  have  not  charity,  I  am 
nothing.  And  though  I  bestow  all  my  goods  to  feed 
the  poor,  and  though  I  give  my  body  to  be  burned,  and 
have  not  charity,  it  profiteth  me  nothing.  Charity 
suffereth  long,  and  is  kind;  charity  envieth  not:  charity 
vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up,  doth  not  behave 
itself  unseemly,  seeketh  not  her  own,  is  not  easily  pro- 
voked, thinketh  no  evil;  rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but 
-rejoiceth  in  the  truth;  beareth  all  things,  believeth  all 
things,  hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all  things.  Charity 
never  faileth:  but  whether  there  be  prophecies,  they 
shall  fail;  whether  there  be  tongues,  they  shall  cease; 
whether  there  be  knowledge,  it  shall  vanish  away.  For 
we  know  in  part,  and  we  prophesy  in  part.  But  when 
that  which  is  perfect  is  come,  then  that  which  is  in  part 
shall  be  done  away.  When  I  was  a  child,  I  spake  as  a 
child,  I  understood  as  a  child,  I  thought  as  a  child:  but 
when  I  became  a  man,  I  put  away  childish  things.  For 
now  we  see  through  a  glass,  darkly;  but  then  face  to 
face:  now  I  know  in  part;  but  then  shall  I  know  even 
as  also  I  am  known.  And  now  abideth  faith,  hope, 
charity,  these  three;  but  the  greatest  of  these  is  charity. 

GRADUAL 

THOU  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders  :  Thou  hast 
declared  Thy  strength  among  the  peoples. 
V.  Thou  hast  with  Thine  arm  redeemed  Thy  people  : 
the  sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

Tract.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye 
lands  :  Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness. 


GOSPEL.     Luke  18  :  31-43 

^HEX  he  took  unto  him  the  twelve,  and  said  unto 
them,   Behold,   we  go  up  to  Jerusalem,   and  all 


76  ASH  WEDNESDAY 

things  that  are  written  by  the  prophets  concerning  the 
Son  of  man  shall  be  accomplished.  For  he  shall  be 
delivered  unto  the  Gentiles,  and  shall  be  mocked,  and 
spitefully  entreated,  and  spitted  on:  and  they  shall 
scourge  him,  and  put  him  to  death:  and  the  third  day 
he  shall  rise  again.  And  they  understood  none  of  these 
things:  and  this  saying  was  hid  from  them,  neither 
knew  they  the  things  which  were  spoken.  And  it  came 
to  pass,  that  as  he  was  come  nigh  unto  Jericho,  a  certain 
blind  man  sat  by  the  way  side  begging :  and  hearing  the 
multitude  pass  by,  he  asked  what  it  meant.  And  they 
told  him,  that  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by.  And  he 
cried,  saying,  Jesus,  thou  son  of  David,  have  mercy  on 
me.  And  they  which  went  before  rebuked  him,  that  he 
should  hold  his  peace:  but  he  cried  so  much  the  more, 
Thou  son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me.  And  Jesus 
stood,  and  commanded  him  to  be  brought  unto  him: 
and  when  he  was  come  near,  he  asked  him,  saying,  What 
wilt  thou  that  I  shall  do  unto  thee?  And  he  said,  Lord, 
that  I  may  receive  my  sight.  And  Jesus  said  unto  him, 
Receive  thy  sight:  thy  faith  hath  saved  thee.  And  im- 
mediately he  received  his  sight,  and  followed  him,  glori- 
fying God:  and  all  the  people,  when  they  saw  it,  gave 
praise  unto  God 


Satf)  ^etmesbap,    Zi)t  jfiv&t  Bap  of  ICent 

IXTROIT 

I  WILL  cry  unto  God  Most  High  :  unto  God  that 
performeth  all  things  for  me. 

Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings  will  I  make  my 
refuge  I  until  these  calamities  be  overpast. 

Ps.  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto 
me  :  for  my  soul  trusteth  in  Thee. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


ASH  WEDNESDAY 


77 


COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hatesi 
l  nothing  that  Thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the 
sins  of  all  those  who  are  penitent :  Create  and  make  in  us 
new  and  contrite  hearts,  that  we.  worthily  lamenting  our 
sins,  and  acknowledging  our  wretchedness,  may  obtain 
of  Thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and 
forgiveness;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


EPISTLE.     Joel  I  :  12-18 

THEREFORE  also  now,  saith  the  Lord,  turn  ye 
even  to  me  with  all  your  heart,  and  with  fasting, 
and  with  weeping,  and  with  mourning:  and  rend  your 
heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto  the  Lord 
your  God:  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  the 
evil.  Who  knoweth  if  he  will  return  and  repent,  and 
leave  a  blessing  behind  him;  even  a  meat  offering  and  a 
drink  offering  unto  the  Lord  your  God?  Blow  the 
trumpet  in  Zion,  sanctify  a  fast,  call  a  solemn  assembly: 
gather  the  people,  sanctify  the  congregation,  assemble 
the  elders,  gather  the  children,  and  those  that  suck  the 
breasts:  let  the  bridegroom  go  forth  of  his  chamber, 
and  the  bride  out  of  her  closet.  Let  the  priests,  the 
ministers  of  the  Lord,  weep  between  the  porch  and  the 
altar,  and  let  them  say,  Spare  thy  people.  0  Lord,  and 
give  not  thine  heritage  to  reproach,  that  the  heathen 
should  rule  over  them:  wherefore  should  they  say 
among  the  people,  Where  is  their  God?  Then  will  the 
Lord  be  jealous  for  his  land,  and  pity  his  people.  Yea, 
the  Lord  will  answer  and  say  unto  his  people.  Behold, 
I  will  send  you  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil,  and  ye  shall  be 
satisfied  therewith:  and  I  will  no  more  make  you  a  re- 
proach among  the  heathen. 


78  LENT 


GRADUAL 


BE  merciful  unto  me,  0  God,  be  merciful  unto  me  : 
for  my  soul  trusteth  in  Thee. 
V.  He  shall  send  from  heaven  :  and  save  me  from 
the  reproach  of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up. 

Tract.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins;  nor 
reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities: Help  us,  O  God  of 
our  salvation;  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  6  :  16-21 

MOREOVER  when  ye  fast,  be  not,  as  the  hypo- 
crites, of  a  sad  countenance:  for  they  disfigure 
their  faces,  that  they  may  appear  unto  men  to  fast. 
Verily  I  say  unto  you,  They  have  their  reward.  But 
thou,  when  thou  fastest,  anoint  thine  head,  and  wash 
thy  face;  that  thou  appear  not  unto  men  to  fast,  but 
unto  thy  Father  which  is  in  secret:  and  thy  Father, 
which  seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward  thee  openly.  Lay 
not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where  moth 
and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through 
and  steal :  but  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven, 
where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where 
thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal :  for  where  your 
treasure  is,  there  will  vour  heart  be  also. 


Snbocabtt.    tEfje  Jftrfit  gmnbap  in  ILtnt 

INTROIT 

HE  shall  call  upon  Me,  and  I  will  answer  him  :  I 
will  deliver  him  and  honor  him. 
With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him  :  and  show  him  My 
salvation. 

Ps.  He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
High  :  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


LENT  79 

COLLECT 

OLORD,  mercifully  hear  our  prayer,  and  stretch 
forth  the  right  hand  of  Thy  Majesty  to  defend  us 
from  them  that  rise  up  against  us;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     2  Corinthians  6  :  1-10 

WE  then,  as  workers  together  with  him,  beseech 
you  also  that  ye  receive  not  the  grace  of  God  in 
vain.  (For  he  saith,  I  have  heard  thee  in  a  time  ac- 
cepted, and  in  the  day  of  salvation  have  I  succoured 
thee:  behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time;  behold,  now  is 
the  day  of  salvation.)  Giving  no  offence  in  any  thing, 
that  the  ministry  be  not  blamed:  but  in  all  things  ap- 
proving ourselves  as  the  ministers  of  God,  in  much 
patience,  in  afflictions,  in  necessities,  in  distresses,  in 
stripes,  in  imprisonments,  in  tumults,  in  labours,  in 
watchings,  in  fastings;  by  pureness,  by  knowledge,  by 
longsuffering,  by  kindness,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  by  love 
unfeigned,  by  the  word  of  truth,  by  the  power  of  God, 
by  the  armour  of  righteousness  on  the  right  hand  and  on 
the  left,  by  honour  and  dishonour,  by  evil  report  and 
good  report:  as  deceivers,  and  yet  true;  as  unknown,  and 
yet  well  known;  as  dying,  and,  behold,  we  live;  as 
chastened,  and  not-  killed;  as  sorrowful,  yet  alway  re- 
joicing; as  poor,  yet  making  many  rich;  as  having  noth- 
ing, and  yet  possessing  all  things. 

GRADUAL 

FOR  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee  :  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 
V.  They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands  :  lest  thou 
dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone 

Tract.  He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the 
Most  High  :  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Al- 
mighty. 


80  LENT 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  4  :  1-11 

THEN  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  spirit  into  the  wilder- 
ness to  be  tempted  of  the  devil.  And  when  he  had 
fasted  forty  days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  afterward  an 
hungered.  And  when  the  tempter  came  to  him,  he  said, 
If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  command  that  these  stones  be 
made  bread.  But  he  answered  and  said,  It  is  written, 
Man  shall  not  live  by  bread  alone,  but  by  every  word 
that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of  God.  Then  the 
devil  taketh  him  up  into  the  holy  city,  and  setteth  him 
on  a  pinnacle  of  the  temple,  and  saith  unto  him,  If  thou 
be  the  Son  of  God,  cast  thyself  down:  for  it  is  written, 
He  shall  give  his  angels  charge  concerning  thee:  and  in 
their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up,  lest  at  any  time  thou 
dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone.  Jesus  said  unto  him, 
It  is  written  again,  Thou  shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy 
God.  Again,  the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  an  exceeding 
high  mountain,  and  showeth  him  all  the  kingdoms  of  the 
world,  .and  the  glory  of  them;  and  saith  unto  him,  All 
these  things  will  I  give  thee,  if  thou  wilt  fall  down  and 
worship  me.  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  him,  Get  thee 
hence,  Satan:  for  it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  worship  the 
Lord  thy  God,  and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve.  Then 
the  devil  leaveth  him,  and,  behold,  angels  came  and 
ministered  unto  him. 


&emim£cere.    Qtfje  ^>econtr  g>unbaj>  m  ILzut 

INTROIT 

REMEMBER,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  and 
Thy  loving-kindnesses  I  for  they  have  been  ever 
of  old. 

Let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me  :  God  of  Israel, 
deliver  us  out  of  all  our  troubles. 

Ps.  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul :  0  my 
God,  I  trust  in  Thee;  let  me  not  be  ashamed. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


LENT 


81 


COLLECT 

OGOD,  Who  seest  that  of  ourselves  we  have  no 
strength:  Keep  us  both  outwardly  and  inwardly; 
that  we  may  be  defended  from  all  adversities  which  may 
happen  to  the  body,  and  from  all  evil  thoughts  which 
may  assault  and  hurt  the  soul;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Thessalonians  4  :  1-7 

FURTHERMORE  then  we  beseech  you,  brethren, 
and  exhort  you  by  the  Lord  Jesus,  that  as  ye  have 
received  of  us  how  ye  ought  to  walk  and  to  please  God, 
so  ye  would  abound  more  and  more.  For  ye  know  what 
commandments  we  gave  you  by  the  Lord  Jesus.  For 
this  is  the  will  of  God,  even  your  sanctification,  that  ye 
should  abstain  from  fornication:  that  every  one  of  you 
should  know  how  to  possess  his  vessel  in  sanctification 
and  honour;  not  in  the  lust  of  concupiscence,  even  as  the 
Gentiles  which  know  not  God:  that  no  man  go  beyond 
and  defraud  his  brother  in  any  matter:  because  that  the 
Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all  such,  as  we  also  have  fore- 
warned you  and  testified.  For  God  hath  not  called  us 
unto  uncleanness,  but  unto  holiness. 

GRADUAL 

THE  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged  :  0  bring 
Thou  me  out  of  my  distresses. 
V.  Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain  :  and  for- 
give all  my  sins. 

Tract.  0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  He  is  good  : 
for  His  mercv  endureth  forever. 


GOSPEL.     Matthew  15  :  21-2S 

THEN  Jesus  went  thence,   and  departed  into  the 
coasts  of  Tyre  and  Sidon.     And,  behold,  a  woman 


82  LENT 

of  Canaan  came  out  of  the  same  coasts,  and  cried  unto 
him,  saying,  Have  mercy  on  me,  0  Lord,  thou  son  of 
David;  my  daughter  is  grievously  vexed  with  a  devil. 
But  he  answered  her  not  a  word.  And  his  disciples 
came  and  besought  him,  saying,  Send  her  away;  for  she 
crieth  after  us.  But  he  answered  and  said,  I  am  not 
sent  but  unto  the  lost  sheep  of  the  house  of  Israel. 
Then  came  she  and  worshipped  him,  saying,  Lord,  help 
me.  But  he  answered  and  said,  It  is  not  meet  to  take 
the  children's  bread,  and  to  cast  it  to  dogs.  And  she 
said,  Truth,  Lord :  yet  the  dogs  eat  of  the  crumbs  which 
fall  from  their  masters'  table.  Then  Jesus  answered  and 
said  unto  her,  0  woman,  great  is  thy  faith:  be  it  unto 
thee  even  as  thou  wilt.  And  her  daughter  was  made 
whole  from  that  very  hour. 


©cult-    Qtfje  Qtfntb  gumtrap  in  litnt 

INTROIT 

MINE  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord  :  for  He  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 
Turn  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :  for 
I  am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

Ps.  Unto  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul :  0  my 
God,  I  trust  in  Thee;  let  me  not  be  ashamed. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


COLLECT 

WE  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  look  upon  the 
hearty  desires  of  Thy  humble  servants,  and 
stretch  forth  the  right  hand  of  Thy  Majesty  to  be  our 
defence  against  all  our  enemies;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


LENT  83 

EPISTLE.     Ephesians  5  :  1-9 

BE  ye  therefore  followers  of  God,  as  dear  children; 
and  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and 
hath  given  himself  for  us  an  offering'  and  a  sacrifice 
to  God  for  a  sweetsmelling  savour.  But  fornication, 
and  all  uncleanness,  or  covetousness,  let  it  not  he  once 
named  among  you,  as  hecometh  saints;  neither  filthi- 
ness,  nor  foolish  talking,  nor  jesting,  which  are  not  con- 
venient :  but  rather  giving  of  thanks.  For  this  ye  know, 
that  no  whoremonger,  nor  unclean  person,  nor  covetous 
man,  who  is  an  idolater,  hath  any  inheritance  in  the 
kingdom  of  Christ  and  of  God.  Let  no  man  deceive 
you  with  vain  words:  for  because  of  these  things  cometh 
the  wrath  of  God  upon  the  children  of  disobedience. 
Be  not  ye  therefore  partakers  with  them.  For  ye  were 
sometimes  darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light  in  the  Lord: 
walk  as  children  of  light:  (for  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is 
in  all  goodness  and  righteousness  and  truth). 

GRADUAL 

ARISE,  O  Lord;  let  not  man  prevail  :  let  the  heathen 
l  be  judged  in  Thy  sight, 
r.  When  mine  enemies  are  turned  back  :  they  shall 
fall  and  perish  at  Thy  presence. 

Tract.  Unto  Thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes,  O  Thou  that 
dwellest  in  the  heavens :  Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Lord. 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  11  :  14-28 

AXD  he  was  casting  out  a  devil,  and  it  was  dumb. 
l  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  devil  was  gone  out, 
the  dumb  spake;  and  the  people  wondered.  But  some 
of  them  said.  He  casteth  out  devils  through  Beelzebub 
the  chief  of  the  devils.  And  others,  tempting  him, 
sought  of  him  a  sign  from  heaven.  But  he,  knowing 
their  thoughts,  said  unto  them.  Every  kingdom  divided 


84  LENT 

against  itself  is  brought  to  desolation;  and  a  house  di- 
vided against  a  house  falleth.  If  Satan  also  be  divided 
against  himself,  how  shall  his  kingdom  stand?  because 
ye  say  that  I  cast  out  devils  through  Beelzebub.  And 
if  I  by  Beelzebub  cast  out  devils,  by  whom  do  your  sons 
cast  them  out?  therefore  shall  they  be  your  judges. 
But  if  I  with  the  finger  of  God  cast  out  devils,  no  doubt 
the  kingdom  of  God  is  come  upon  you.  When  a  strong 
man  armed  keepeth  his  palace,  his  goods  are  in  peace: 
but  when  a  stronger  than  he  shall  come  upon  him,  and 
overcome  him,  he  taketh  from  him  all  his  armour  where- 
in he  trusted,  and  divideth  his  spoils.  He  that  is  not 
with  me  is  against  me :  and  he  that  gathereth  not  with 
me  scattereth.  When  the  unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a 
man,  he  walketh  through  dry  places,  seeking  rest;  and 
finding  none,  he  saith,  I  will  return  unto  my  house 
whence  I  came  out.  And  when  he  cometh,  he  findeth 
it  swept  and  garnished.  Then  goeth  he,  and  taketh  to 
him  seven  other  spirits  more  wicked  than  himself;  and 
they  enter  in,  and  dwell  there:  and  the  last  state  of  that 
man  is  worse  than  the  first.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he 
spake  these  things,  a  certain  woman  of  the  company 
lifted  up  her  voice,  and  said  unto  him,  Blessed  is  the 
womb  that  bare  thee,  and  the  paps  which  thou  hast 
sucked.  But  he  said,  Yea  rather,  blessed  are  they  that 
hear  the  word  of  God,  and  keep  it. 


Ilaetare.    tEfje  Jfourtf)  ibunbap  in  ILznt 

IXTROIT 

REJOICE,  ye  with  Jerusalem,  and  be  glad  with  her  : 
all  ye  that  love  her. 
Rejoice  for  joy  with  her  :  all  ye  that  mourn  for  her. 
Ps.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me  :  Let  us  go 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


LENT  85 


COLLECT 


GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we, 
who  for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be 
punished,  by  the  comfort  of  Thy  grace  may  mercifully 
be  relieved;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Galatians  4  :  21-31 

TELL  me,  ye  that  desire  to  be  under  the  law,  do  ye 
not  hear  the  law?  For  it  is  written,  that  Abraham 
had  two  sons,  the  one  by  a  bondmaid,  the  other  by  a 
freewoman.  But  he  who  was  of  the  bondwoman  was 
born  after  the  flesh;  but  he  of  the  freewoman  was  by 
promise.  Which  things  are  an  allegory:  for  these  are 
the  two  covenants;  the  one  from  the  mount  Sinai,  which 
gehdereth  to  bondage,  which  is  Agar.  For  this  Agar  is 
mount  Sinai  in  Arabia,  and  answereth  to  Jerusalem 
which  now  is,  and  is  in  bondage  with  her  children.  But 
Jerusalem  which  is  above  is  free,  which  is  the  mother  of 
us  all.  For  it  is  written,  Rejoice,  thou  barren  that 
bearest  not;  break  forth  and  cry,  thou  that  travailest 
not:  for  the  desolate  hath  many  more  children  than  she 
which  hath  an  husband.  Now  we,  brethren,  as  Isaac 
was,  are  the  children  of  promise.  But  as  then  he  that 
was  born  after  the  flesh  persecuted  him  that  was  born 
after  the  Spirit,  even  so  it  is  now.  Nevertheless  what 
saith  the  scripture?  Cast  out  the  bondwoman  and  her 
son:  for  the  son  of  the  bondwoman  shall  not  be  heir 
with  the  son  of  the  freewoman.  So  then,  brethren,  we 
are  not  children  of  the  bondwoman,  but  of  the  free. 

GRADUAL 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me  I  Let  us  go  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

V.  Peace  be  within  thy  walls  :  and  prosperity  within 
thy  palaces. 


86  LENT 

Tract.  They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  Mount 
Zion  !  which  cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth  forever. 

GOSPEL.     John  8  : 1-15 

AFTER  these  things  Jesus  went  over  the  sea  of 
il  Galilee,  which  is  the  sea  of  Tiberias.  And  a  great 
multitude  followed  him,  because  they  saw  his  miracles 
which  he  did  on  them  that  were  diseased.  And  Jesus 
went  up  into  a  mountain,  and  there  he  sat  with  his  dis- 
ciples. And  the  passover,  a  feast  of  the  Jews,  was  nigh. 
When  Jesus  then  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  a  great 
company  come  unto  him,  he  saith  unto  Philip,  Whence 
shall  we  buy  bread,  that  these  may  eat?  And  this  he 
said  to  prove  him :  for  he  himself  knew  what  he  would  do. 
Philip  answered  him,  Two  hundred  pennyworth  of 
bread  is  not  sufficient  for  them,  that  every  one  of  them 
may  take  a  little.  One  of  his  disciples,  Andrew,  Simon 
Peter's  brother,  saith  unto  him,  There  is  a  lad  here, 
which  hath  five  barley  loaves,  and  two  small  fishes:  but 
what  are  they  among  so  many?  And  Jesus  said,  Make 
the  men  sit  down.  Now  there  was  much  grass  in  the 
place.  So  the  men  sat  down,  in  number  about  five 
thousand.  And  Jesus  took  the  loaves;  and  when  he  had 
given  thanks,  he  distributed  to  the  disciples,  and  the 
disciples  to  them  that  were  set  down;  and  likewise  of  the 
fishes  as  much  as  they  would.  When  they  were  filled, 
he  said  unto  his  disciples,  Gather  up  the  fragments 
that  remain,  that  nothing  be  lost.  Therefore  they 
gathered  them  together,  and  filled  twelve  baskets  with 
the  fragments  of  the  five  barley  loaves,  which  remained 
over  and  above  unto  them  that  had  eaten.  Then  those 
men,  when  they  had  seen  the  miracle  that  Jesus  did, 
said,  This  is  of  a  truth  that  prophet  that  should  come 
into  the  world.  When  Jesus  therefore  perceived  that 
they  would  come  and  take  him  by  force,  to  make  Jiim 
a  king,  he  departed  again  into  a  mountain  himself 
alone. 


LENT  87 

Shibica.    $a££ion  ^>unbap 

INTROIT 

JUDGE  me,  O  God  :  and  plead  my  cause  against  an 
ungodly  nation. 
O  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful  and  unjust  man  :  for 
Thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength. 

Ps.  0  send  out  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth  :  let  them 
lead  me;  let  them  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy  hill. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

WE  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  mercifully  to 
look  upon  Thy  people,  that  by  Thy  great  good- 
ness they  may  be  governed  and  preserved  evermore, 
both  in  body  and  soul;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Hebrews  9  :  11-15 

BUT  Christ  being  come  an  high  priest  of  good  things 
to  come,  by  a  greater  and  more  perfect  tabernacle, 
not  made  with  hands,  that  is  to  say,  not  of  this  building; 
neither  by  the  blood  of  goats  and  calves,  but  by  his  own 
blood  he  entered  in  once  into  the  holy  place,  having  ob- 
tained eternal  redemption  for  us.  For  if  the  blood  of 
bulls  and  of  goats,  and  the  ashes  of  an  heifer  sprinkling 
the  unclean,  sanctifieth  to  the  purifying  of  the  flesh: 
how  much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who  through 
the  eternal  Spirit  offered  himself  without  spot  to  God, 
purge  your  conscience  from  dead  works  to  serve  the 
living  God?  And  for  this  cause  he  is  the  mediator  of  the 
new  testament,  that  by  means  of  death,  for  the  re- 
demption of  the  transgressions  that  were  under  the 
first  testament,  they  which  are  called  might  receive 
the  promise  of  eternal  inheritance. 


LENT 


GRADUAL 


DELIVER  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies  :  teach 
me  to  do  Thy  will. 

V.  He  delivereth  me  from  mine  enemies;  yea,  Thou 
liftest  me  up  above  those  that  rise  up  against  me  :  Thou 
hast  delivered  me  from  the  violent  man. 

Tract.  Many  a  time  have  they  afflicted  me  from  my 
youth. 

V.  May  Israel  now  say  :  Many  a  time  have  they 
afflicted  me  from  my  youth. 

V.  Yet  they  have  not  prevailed  against  me. 

GOSPEL.     John  8  :  46-59 

WHICH  of  you  convinceth  me  of  sin?  And  if  I 
say  the  truth,  why  do  ye  not  believe  me?  He 
that  is  of  God  heareth  God's  words:  ye  therefore  hear 
them  not,  because  ye  are  not  of  God.  Then  answered 
the  Jews,  and  said  unto  him.  Say  we  not  well  that  thou 
art  a  Samaritan,  and  hast  a  devil?  Jesus  answered,  I 
have  not  a  devil;  but  I  honour  my  Father,  and  ye  do 
dishonour  me.  And  I  seek  not  mine  own  glory:  there 
is  one  that  seeketh  and  judgeth.  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  you,  If  a  man  keep  my  saying,  he  shall  never  see 
death.  Then  said  the  Jews  unto  him,  Xow  we  know 
that  thou  hast  a  devil.  Abraham  is  dead,  and  the 
prophets;  and  thou  sayest.  If  a  man  keep  my  saying,  he 
shall  never  taste  of  death.  Art  thou  greater  than  our 
father  Abraham,  which  is  dead?  and  the  prophets  are 
dead:  whom  makest  thou  thyself?  Jesus  answered,  If 
I  honour  myself,  my  honour  is  nothing :  it  is  my  Father 
that  honoureth  me;  of  whom  ye  say,  that  he  is  your  God: 
yet  ye  have  not  known  him;  but  I  know  him:  and  if  I 
should  say,  I  know  him  not,  I  shall  be  a  liar  like  unto 
you :  but  I  know  him,  and  keep  his  saying.  Your  father 
Abraham  rejoiced  to  see  my  day :  and  he  saw  it,  and  was 
glad.  Then  said  the  Jews  unto  him,  Thou  art  not  yet 
fifty  years  old,  and  hast  thou  seen  Abraham?     Jesus 


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said  unto  them,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Before 
Abraham  was,  I  am.  Then  took  they  up  stones  to  east 
at  him:  but  Jesus  hid  himself,  and  went  out  of  the 
temple,  going  through  the  midst  of  them,  and  so  passed 
by. 

$almarum,    Qtfje  gbtxtf)  gbunbap  in  ILtnt 

IXTROIT 

BE  not  Thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord  :  O  my  Strength, 
haste  Thee  to  help  me. 
Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth  I  and  deliver  me  from 
the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

Ps.  My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  me  : 
why  art  Thou  so  far  from  helping  me? 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  sent 
iV  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to  take  upon 
Him  our  flesh,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  Cross,  that 
all  mankind  should  follow  the  example  of  His  great 
humility:  Mercifully  grant  that  we  may  both  follow  the 
example  of  His  patience,  and  also  be  made  partakers  of 
His  resurrection;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Philippians  2:5-11 

LET  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ 
J  Jesus :  who,  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought  it  not 
robbery  to  be  equal  with  God:  but  made  himself  of  no 
reputation,  and  took  upon  him  the  form  of  a  servant, 
and  was  made  in  the  likeness  of  men:  and  being  found  in 
fashion  as  a  man,  he  humbled  himself,  and  became  obe- 


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dient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of  the  cross.  Where- 
fore God  also  hath  highly  exalted  him,  and  given  him  a 
name  which  is  above  every  name:  that  at  the  name  of 
Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  of  things  in  heaven,  and 
things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth;  and  that 
every  tongue  should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord, 
to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 

GRADUAL 

THOU  hast  holden  me  by  my  right  hand  :  Thou  shalt 
guide  me  with  Thy  counsel,  and  afterward  receive 
me  to  glory. 

V.  Truly  God  is  good  to  Israel  :  even  to  such  as  are 
of  a  clean  heart. 

Tract.  My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken 
me  :  why  art  Thou  so  far  from  helping  me? 

V.  Our  fathers  trusted  in  Thee :  They  cried  unto  Thee 
and  were  delivered. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  21  :  1-9 

AXD  when  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem,  and  were 
l  come  to  Bethphage.  unto  the  mount  of  Olives,  then 
sent  Jesus  two  disciples,  saying  unto  them.  Go  into  the 
village  over  against  you,  and  straightway  ye  shall  find  an 
ass  tied,  and  a  colt  with  her:  loose  them,  and  bring  them 
unto  me.  And  if  any  man  say  ought  unto  you,  ye  shall 
say,  The  Lord  hath  need  of  them:  and  straightway  he 
will  send  them.  All  this  was  done,  that  it  might  be  ful- 
filled which  was  spoken  by  the  prophet,  saying,  Tell  ye 
the  daughter  of  Sion,  Behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto 
thee,  meek,  and  sitting  upon  an  ass,  and  a  colt  the  foal 
of  an  ass.  And  the  disciples  went,  and  did  as  Jesus 
commanded  them,  and  brought  the  ass,  and  the  colt, 
and  put  on  them  their  clothes,  and  they  set  him  thereon. 
And  a  very  great  multitude  spread  their  garments  in  the 
way;  others  cut  down  branches  from  the  trees,  and 
strawed  them  in  the  way.     And  the  multitudes  that 


HOLY  WEEK  91 


went  before,  and  that  followed,  cried,  saying,  Hosanna 
to  the  son  of  David:  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord;  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 


jllcmbap  in  ^olp  iiHeefe 

IXTROIT 

PLEAD  my  cause,  O  Lord,  with  them  that  strive 
with  me  :  fight  against  them  that  fight  against  me. 
Take  hold  of  shield  and  buckler  :  and  stand  up  for 
mine  help. 

Ps.  Draw  out  also  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way  against 
them  that  persecute  me  :  say  unto  my  soul,  I  am  thy 
salvation. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we, 
who  amid  so  many  adversities  do  fail  through  our 
own  infirmities,  may  be  restored  through  the  Passion 
and  Intercession  of  Thine  Only-begotten  Son,  Who  liv- 
eth  and  reigneth,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Isaiah  50  :  5-10 

GRADUAL 

STIR  up  Thyself,  and  awake  to  my  judgment  :  even 
unto  my  cause,  my  God  and  my  Lord. 
V.  Draw  out  also  the  spear  :  and  stop  the  way  against 
them  that  persecute  me. 

Tract.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory 
of  Thy  Name  :  and  deliver  us  and  purge  away  our  sins 
for  Thy  Name's  sake. 

GOSPEL.     John  U  :  1-23,  or  The  History  of  the  Passion. 


92  HOLY  WEEK 


QTuestoap  in  J^olp  Mttk 

IXTROIT 

GOD  forbid  that  I  should  glory  :  save  in  the  Cross  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
In  Him  is  salvation,  life,  and  resurrection  from  the 
dead  :  by  Him  we  are  redeemed  and  set  at  liberty. 

Ps.  God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us  :  and  cause 
His  face  to  shine  upon  us. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  grant  us  grace  so 
1JL  to  contemplate  the  Passion  of  our  Lord,  that  we 
may  find  therein  forgiveness  for  our  sins;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Jeremiah  11  :  18-20 

GRADUAL 

AS  for  me  my  clothing  was  sackcloth  :  I  humbled  my 
l  soul  with  fasting;  and  my  prayer  returned  into 
mine  own  bosom. 

V.  Plead  my  cause,  O  Lord,  with  them  that  strive 
with  me :  Take  hold  of  shield  and  buckler,  and  stand  up 
for  mine  help. 

GOSPEL.     John  12  :  24-43,  or  The  History  of  the  Passion. 

<l&etmesbap  in  J^olp  WLzzk 

IXTROIT 

AT  the  Name  of  Jesus  every  knee  shall  bow  :  of  things 
IjL  in  heaven,  and  things  in  earth,  and  things  under 
the  earth. 


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For  He  became  obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death 
of  the  Cross  :  wherefore  He  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God 
the  Father. 

Ps.  Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord  :  and  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we, 
who  for  our  evil  deeds  are  continually  afflicted, 
may  mercifully  be  relieved  by  the  Passion  of  Thine 
Only-begotten  Son,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Isaiah  62  :  11—63  :  7 

GRADUAL 

HIDE  not  Thy  face  from  Thy  servant;  for  I  am  in 
trouble  :  hear  me  speedily. 
V.  Save  me,  O  God  :  for  the  waters  are  come  in  unto 
my  soul,  I  sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no  standing. 
Tract.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  :  and  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  Thou  shalt  arise  and  have  mercy  upon  Zion  :  for 
the  time  is  come  to  favor  her,  yea,  the  set  time  is  come. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  22  :  1—23  :  42,  or  The  History  of  the  Passion. 

1f  Introit  the  same  as  for  Tuesday  in  holy  week. 

COLLECT 

OLORD  God,  'Who  hast  left  unto  us  in  a  wonderful 
Sacrament  a  memorial  of  Thy  Passion :  Grant,  we 
beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  so  use  this  Sacrament  of  Thy 
Body  and  Blood,  that  the  fruits  of  Thy  redemption  may 


94  GOOD  FRIDAY 


continually  be  manifest  in  us;  Who  livest  and  reignest 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Corinthians  11  :  23-32 

GRADUAL 

CHRIST  hath  humbled  Himself,  and  become  obe- 
dient unto  death  :  even  the  death  of  the  Cross. 
V.  Wherefore    God  also  hath  highly  exalted  Him  : 
and  given  Him  a  Name  wrhich  is  above  every  name. 

GOSPEL.     John  13  :  1-15,  or  The- History  of  the  Passion. 

<goob  Jfribap 

Tf  Introit  the  same  as  for  Tuesday  in  holy  week;  or  this: 

INTROIT 

SURELY  He  hath  borne  our  griefs  and  carried  our 
sorrows  :  He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions, 
He  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities. 

All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray  :  and  the  Lord 
hath  laid  on  Him  the  iniquity  of  us  all. 

Ps.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  :  and  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  Thee  graciously  to 
l  behold  this  Thy  family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  was  contented  to  be  betrayed,  and  given  up  into 
the  hands  of  wicked  men,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the 
Cross;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Lsaiah  52  :  13--,5S  :  12 


GOOD   FRIDAY  96 


GRADUAL 

HE   was   wounded   for  our  transgressions,   He  was 
bruised  for  our  iniquities  :  the  chastisement  of  our 
peace  was  upon  Him;  and  with  His  stripes  we  are  healed. 
V.  He  shall  see  of  the  travail  of  His  soul  :  and  shall 
he  satisfied. 

GOSPEL.     John  18  :  1—19  :  42,  or  The  History  of  the  Passion. 


OTHER  COLLECTS  FOR  GOOD  FRIDAY 

A /TERCIFUL  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  not 
1  ▼  A  spared  Thine  only  Son,  but  delivered  Him  up  for 
us  all,  that  He  might  bear  our  sins  upon  the  Cross: 
Grant  that  our  hearts  may  be  so  fixed  with  steadfast 
faith  in  Him  that  w~e  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any  ad- 
versaries; through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  willed 
l  that  Thy  Son  should  bear  for  us  the  pains  of  the 
Cross,  that  Thou  mightest  remove  from  us  the  power  of 
the  adversary :  Help  us  so  to  remember  and  give  thanks 
for  our  Lord's  Passion  that  w^e  may  obtain  remission  of 
sin  and  redemption  from  everlasting  death;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


gbaturbap  in  J^olp  ©Heefe 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  Who  didst  enlighten  this  most  holy  night 
with  the  glory  of  the  Lord's  Resurrection:  Pre- 
serve in  all  Thy  people  the  spirit  of  adoption  which 
Thou  hast  given,  so  that  renewed  in  body  and  soul  they 
may  perform  unto  Thee  a  pure  service;  through  Jesus 


96  EASTER 

Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


(Easter  Sap,    £f)e  &esurrectton  of  our  ICorb 

IXTROIT 

WHEN  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  Thee.     Hallelujah  : 
Thou  hast  laid  Thine  hand  upon  me.     Halle- 
lujah. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me  I  it  is  high, 
I  cannot  attain  unto  it.     Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 

Ps.  O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me  : 
Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting  and  mine  uprising. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Or, 

HE  is  risen,  Hallelujah  :  Why  seek  ye  the  Living 
among  the  dead?     Hallelujah. 
Remember  how  He  spake  unto  you,  Hallelujah  :  the 
Son  of  Man  must  be  crucified,  and  the  third  day  rise 
again.     Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 

Ps.  Thou  crownedst  Him  with  glory  and  honor  : 
Thou  madest  Him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of 
Thy  hands. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who,  through  Thine  Only-begot- 
l\.  ten  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  hast  overcome  death,  and 
opened  unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life :  We  humbly 
beseech  Thee,  that,  as  Thou  dost  put  into  our  minds 
good  desires,  so  by  Thy  continual  help  we  may  bring 
the  same  to  good  effect;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God.  world  without  end.     Amen. 


EASTER  97 


EPISTLE.     1  Corinthians  5  :  G-8 

YOUR  glorying  is  not  good.  Know  ye  not  that  a 
little  leaven  leaveneth  the  whole  lump?  Purge 
out  therefore  the  old  leaven,  that  ye  may  be  a  new 
lump,  as  ye  are  unleavened.  For  even  Christ  our 
passover  is  sacrificed  for  us:  therefore  let  us  keep  the 
feast,  not  with  old  leaven,  neither  with  the  leaven  of 
malice  and  wickedness;  but  with  the  unleavened  bread 
of  sincerity  and  truth. 

GRADUAL 

THIS  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made  :  we 
will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
V.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  for  He  is  good  :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Hallelujah.     Hallelujah.     V.  Christ  our  Passover  I  is 
sacrificed  for  us. 

r.  Let  us  keep  the  feast  :  with  the  unleavened  bread 
of  sincerity  and  truth.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Mark  16  :  1-8 

A  XD  when  the  sabbath  was  past,  Mary  Magdalene, 
llL  and  Mary  the  mother  of  James,  and  Salome,  had 
bought  sweet  spices,  that  they  might  come  and  anoint 
him.  And  very  early  in  the  morning  the  first  day  of 
the  week,  they  came  unto  the  sepulchre  at  the  rising 
of  the  sun.  And  they  said  among  themselves,  Who  shall 
roll  us  away  the  stone  from  the  door  of  the  sepulchre? 
And  when  they  looked,  they  saw  that  the  stone  was 
rolled  away:  for  it  was  very  great.  And  entering  into 
the  sepulchre,  they  saw  a  young  man  sitting  on  the  right 
side,  clothed  in  a  long  white  garment;  and  they  were 
affrighted.  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Be  not  affrighted: 
Ye  seek  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  which  was  crucified:  he  is 
risen;  he  is  not  here:  behold  the  place  where  they  laid 
him.  But  go  your  way,  tell  his  disciples  and  Peter  that 
he  goeth  before  you  into  Galilee:  there  shall  ye  see  him, 


98  EASTER 


as  he  said  unto  you.  And  they  went  out  quickly,  and 
fled  from  the  sepulchre;  for  they  trembled  and  were 
amazed:  neither  said  they  any  thing  to  any  man;  for 
they  were  afraid. 


OTHER  EASTER  COLLECTS 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
who  celebrate  Thy  Paschal  Feast,  kindled  with 
heavenly  desires,  may  ever  thirst  for  the  Fountain  of 
Life,  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth,  etc. 
Amen. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
who  celebrate  the  solemnities  of  the  Lord's  Resur- 
rection, may  by  the  renewal  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  rise 
again  from  the  death  of  the  soul;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


Jfflonbap  after  Caster 

^f  Introit,  Collect  and  Gradual  the  same  as  for  easter  day. 
EPISTLE.     Acts  10  :  34-41 

THEN  Peter  opened  his  mouth,  and  said,  Of  a  truth 
I  perceive  that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons :  but 
in  every  nation  he  that  feareth  him,  and  worketh 
righteousness,  is  accepted  with  him.  The  word  which 
God  sent  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  preaching  peace  by 
Jesus  Christ:  (he  is  Lord  of  all:)  that  word,  I  say,  ye 
know,  which  was  published  throughout  all  Judaea,  and 
began  from  Galilee,  after  the  baptism  which  John 
preached;  how  God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth  with  the 
Holy  Ghost  and  wTith  power:  who  went  about  doing 
good,  and  healing  all  that  were  oppressed  of  the  devil; 
for  God  was  with  him.  And  we  are  witnesses  of  all 
things  which  he  did  both  in  the  land  of  the  Jews,  and  in 


EASTER  99 


Jerusalem;  whom  they  slew  and  hanged  on  a  tree:  him 
God  raised  up  the  third  day,  and  showed  him  openly; 
not  to  all  the  people,  but  unto  witnesses  chosen  before  of 
God,  even  to  us,  who  did  eat  and  drink  with  him  after 
he  rose  from  the  dead. 


GOSPEL.     Luke  U  :  13-35 

AND,  behold,  two  of  them  went  that  same  day  to  a 
il  village  called  Emmaus,  which  was  from  Jerusalem 
about  threescore  furlongs.  And  they  talked  together 
of  all  these  things  which  had  happened.  And  it  came 
to  pass,  that,  while  they  communed  together  and 
reasoned,  Jesus  himself  drew  near,  and  went  with  them. 
But  their  eyes  were  holden  that  they*  should  not  know 
him.  And  he  said  unto  them,  What  manner  of  com- 
munications are  these  that  ye  have  one  to  another,  as  ye 
walk,  and  are  sad?  And  the  one  of  them,  whose  name 
was  Cleopas,  answering  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  only  a 
stranger  in  Jerusalem,  and  hast  not  known  the  things 
which  are  come  to  pass  there  in  these  days?  And  he 
said  unto  them,  What  things?  And  they  said  unto  him, 
Concerning  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  which  was  a  prophet 
mighty  in  deed  and  word  before  God  and  all  the  people: 
and  how  the  chief  priests  and  our  rulers  delivered  him 
to  be  condemned  to  death,  and  have  crucified  him. 
But  we  trusted  that  it  had  been  he  which  should  have 
redeemed  Israel :  and  beside  all  this,  to  day  is  the  third 
day  since  these  things  were  done.  Yea,  and  certain 
women  also  of  our  company  made  us  astonished,  which 
were  early  at  the  sepulchre;  and  when  they  found  not 
his  body,  they  came,  saying,  that  they  had  also  seen  a 
vision  of  angels,  which  said  that  he  was  alive.  And 
certain  of  them  which  were  with  us  went  to  the  sepul- 
chre, and  found  it  even  so  as  the  women  had  said:  but 
him  they  saw  not.  Then  he  said  unto  them,  O  fools, 
and  slow  of  heart  to  believe  all  that  the  prophets  have 
spoken:   ought  not  Christ  to  have  suffered  these  things, 


100  EASTER 

and  to  enter  into  his  glory?  And  beginning  at  Moses 
and  all  the  prophets,  he  expounded  unto  them  in  all  the 
scriptures  the  things  concerning  himself.  And  they 
drew  nigh  unto  the  village,  whither  they  went:  and  he 
made  as  though  he  would  have  gone  further.  But  they 
constrained  him,  saying,  Abide  with  us :  for  it  is  toward 
evening,  and  the  day  is  far  spent.  And  he  went  in  to 
tarry  with  them.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  sat  at 
meat  with  them,  he  took  bread,  and  blessed  it,  and 
brake,  and  gave  to  them.  And  their  eyes  were  opened, 
and  they  knew  him;  and  he  vanished  out  of  their  sight. 
And  they  said  one  to  another,  Did  not  our  heart  burn 
within  us,  while  he  talked  with  us  by  the  way,  and  while 
he  opened  to  us  the  Scriptures?  And  they  rose  up  the 
same  hour,  and  returned  to  Jerusalem,  and  found  the 
eleven  gathered  together,  and  them  that  were  with  them, 
saying,  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed,  and  hath  appeared  to 
Simon.  And  they  told  what  things  were  done  in  the 
way,  and  how  he  was  known  of  them  in  breaking  of 
bread. 


(guagt  fflobo  (genttt.    {£fte  Jfirst  gmnbap 
after  6aster 

IXTROIT 

AS  newborn  babes  :  desire  the  sincere  milk  of  the 
L  Word. 
Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  testify  unto  thee  :  O 
Israel,  if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto  Me. 

Ps.  Sing  aloud  unto  God  our  strength  :  make  a  joyful 
noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


G 


COLLECT 

RAXT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
who  have  celebrated  the  solemnities  of  the  Lord's 


EASTER  101 

Resurrection,  may,  by  the  help  of  Thy  grace,  bring  forth 
the  fruits  thereof  in  our  life  and  conversation;  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


EPISTLE.     1  John  5  :  4-12 

FOR  whatsoever  is  born  of  God  overcometh  the 
world:  and  this  is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the 
world,  even  our  faith.  Who  is  he  that  overcometh  the 
world,  but  he  that  believeth  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of 
God?  This  is  he  that  came  by  water  and  blood,  even 
Jesus  Christ;  not  by  water  only,  but  by  water  and 
blood.  And  it  is  the  Spirit  that  beareth  witness,  be- 
cause the  Spirit  is  truth.  For  there  are  three  that  bear 
record  in  heaven,  the  Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost:  and  these  three  are  one.  And  there  are  three 
that  bear  witness  in  earth,  the  Spirit,  and  the  water,  and 
the  blood:  and  these  three  agree  in  one.  If  we  receive 
the  witness  of  men,  the  witness  of  God  is  greater:  for 
this  is  the  witness  of  God  which  he  hath  testified  of  his 
Son.  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  of  God  hath  the 
witness  in  himself:  he  that  believeth  not  God  hath 
made  him  a  liar;  because  he  believeth  not  the  record  that 
God  gave  of  his  Son.  And  this  is  the  record,  that  God 
hath  given  to  us  eternal  life,  and  this  life  is  in  his  Son. 
He  that  hath  the  Son  hath  life;  and  he  that  hath  not  the 
Son  of  God  hath  not  life. 


GRADUAL 

HALLELUJAH.     Hallelujah. 
V.  The  angel    of    the    Lord    descended    from 
heaven  :  and  came  and  rolled  back  the  stone  from  the 
door,  and  sat  upon  it. 

Hallelujah.     V.  After   eight   days   when   the   doors 


102  EASTER 

were  shut,  came  Jesus  and  stood  in  the  midst  of  His 
disciples  :  and  saith  unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you. 
Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     John  20  :  19-31 

THEN  the  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first  day 
of  the  week,  when  the  doors  were  shut  where  the 
disciples  were  assembled  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came 
Jesus  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Peace  be  unto  you.  And  when  he  had  so  said,  he 
showed  unto  them  his  hands  and  his  side.  Then  were 
the  disciples  glad,  when  they  saw  the  Lord.  Then  said 
Jesus  to  them  again,  Peace  be  unto  you :  as  my  Father 
hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you.  And  when  he  had 
said  this,  he  breathed  on  them,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost:  whose  soever  sins  ye  remit, 
they  are  remitted  unto  them;  and  whose  soever  sins  ye 
retain,  they  are  retained.  But  Thomas,  one  of  the 
twelve,  called  Didymus,  was  not  with  them  when  Jesus 
came.  The  other  disciples  therefore  said  unto  him, 
We  have  seen  the  Lord.  But  he  said  unto  them,  Except 
I  shall  see  in  his  hands  the  print  of  the  nails,  and  put  my 
finger  into  the  print  of  the  nails,  and  thrust  my  hand 
into  his  side,  I  will  not  believe.  And  after  eight  days 
again  his  disciples  were  within,  and  Thomas  with  them: 
then  came  Jesus,  the  doors  being  shut,  and  stood  in  the 
midst,  and  said,  Peace  be  unto  you.  Then  saith  he  to 
Thomas,  Reach  hither  thy  finger,  and  behold  my  hands; 
and  reach  hither  thy  hand,  and  thrust  it  into,  my  side: 
and  be  not  faithless,  but  believing.  And  Thomas  an- 
swered and  said  unto  him,  My  Lord  and  my  God. 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Thomas,  because  thou  hast  seen 
me,  thou  hast  believed:  blessed  are  they  that  have  not 
seen,  and  yet  have  believed.  And  many  other  signs 
truly  did  Jesus  in  the  presence  of  his  disciples,  which  are 
not  written  in  this  book:  but  these  are  written,  that  ye 
might  believe  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God; 
and  that  believing  ye  might  have  life  through  his  name. 


EASTER  103 


jUtSericorDiag  ©omini.    Cfjc  ^cconti  &mn- 
bap  after  Caster 

IXTROIT 

THE  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord  :  By  the 
Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made. 
Ps.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous  :  for  praise  is 
comely  for  the  upright. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  ete. 

COLLECT 

GOD,  Who,  by  the  humiliation  of  Thy  Son,  didst 
raise  up  the  fallen  world:  Grant  unto  Thy  faithful 
ones  perpetual  gladness,  and  those  whom  Thou  hast 
delivered  from  the  danger  of  everlasting  death,  do  Thou 
make  partakers  of  eternal  joys;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Peter  2  :  21-25 

FOR  even  hereunto  were  ye  called:  because  Christ 
also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example,  that  ye 
should  follow  his  steps:  who  did  no  sin,  neither  was 
guile  found  in  his  mouth:  who,  when  he  was  reviled, 
reviled  not  again;  when  he  suffered,  he  threatened  not; 
but  committed  himself  to  him  that  judgeth  righteously: 
who  his  own  self  bare  our  sins  in  his  own  body  on  the 
tree,  that  we,  being  dead  to  sins,  should  live  unto  right- 
eousness: by  whose  stripes  ye  were  healed.  For  ye 
were  as  sheep  going  astray;  but  are  now  returned  unto 
the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  your  souls. 

GRADUAL 

HALLELUJAH.     Hallelujah. 
V.  Then   was    the    Lord   Jesus    known    of   the 
disciples  :  in  the  breaking  of  bread. 

Hallelujah.     V.  I  am  the  Good  Shepherd  :  and  know 
My  sheep,  and  am  known  of  Mine.     Hallelujah. 


104  EASTER 


GOSPEL.     John  10  :  11-16 


1AM  the  good  shepherd:  the  good  shepherd  giveth 
his  life  for  the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  an  hireling,  and 
not  the  shepherd,  whose  own  the  sheep  are  not,  seeth 
the  wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the  sheep,  and  fleeth:  and 
the  wolf  catcheth  them,  and  scattereth  the  sheep.  The 
hireling  fleeth,  because  he  is  an  hireling,  and  careth  not 
for  the  sheep.  I  am  the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my 
sheep,  and  am  known  of  mine.  As  the  Father  knoweth 
me,  even  so  know  I  the  Father:  and  I  lay  down  my  life 
for  the  sheep.  And  other  sheep  I  have,  which  are  not  of 
this  fold:  them  also  I  must  bring,  and  they  shall  hear 
my  voice;  and  there  shall  be  one  fold,  and  one  shepherd. 


Shtbtlate.    Zi)t  Wr&  ^mnbap  after  Carter 

IXTROIT 

MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands  :  sing 
forth  the  honor  of  His  Name;  make  His  praise 
glorious. 

Ps.  Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  Thou  in  Thy 
works  :  through  the  greatness  of  Thy  power  shall  Thine 
enemies  submit  themselves  unto  Thee. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Who  showest  to  them  that  be  in 
1JL  error  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  to  the  intent  that  they 
may  return  into  the  way  of  righteousness :  Grant  unto 
all  them  that  are  admitted  into  the  fellowship  of  Christ's 
Religion  that  they  may  eschew  those  things  that  are 
contrary  to  their  profession,  and  follow  all  such  things 
as  are  agreeable  to  the  same;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


EASTER 


105 


EPISTLE.     1   Peter  2  :  11-20 

DEARLY  beloved,  I  beseech  you  as  strangers  and 
pilgrims,  abstain  from  fleshly  lusts,  which  war 
against  the  soul;  having  your  conversation  honest 
among  the  Gentiles:  that,  whereas  they  speak  against 
you  as  evildoers,  they  may  by  your  good  works,  which 
they  shall  behold,  glorify  God  in  the  day  of  visitation. 
Submit  yourselves  to  every  ordinance  of  man  for  the 
Lord's  sake:  whether  it  be  to  the  king,  as  supreme;  or 
unto  governors,  as  unto  them  that  are  sent  by  him  for 
the  punishment  of  evil  doers,  and  for  the  praise  of  them 
that  do  well.  For  so  is  the  will  of  God,  that  with  well 
doing  ye  may  put  to  silence  the  ignorance  of  foolish  men : 
as  free,  and  not  using  your  liberty  for  a  cloke  of  malic- 
iousness, but  as  the  servants  of  God.  Honour  all  men. 
Love  the  brotherhood.  Fear  God.  Honour  the  king. 
Servants,  be  subject  to  your  masters  with  all  fear;  not 
only  to  the  good  and  gentle,  but  also  to  the  froward. 
For  this  is  thankworthy,  if  a  man  for  conscience  toward 
God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.  For  what  glory 
is  it,  if,  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall 
take  it  patiently?  but  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suffer  for 
it,  ye  take  it  patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with  God. 


GRADUAL 

HALLELUJAH.     Hallelujah. 
V.  The  Lord  hath  sent   redemption :  unto  His 
people. 

Hallelujah.  V.  It  behooved  Christ  to  suffer,  and  to 
rise  from  the  dead  :  and  thus  to  enter  into  His  glory. 
Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     John  16  :  16-23 

A  LITTLE  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me:  and  again, 
a  little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me,  because  I  go  to 
the  Father.  Then  said  some  of  his  disciples  among 
themselves,  What  is  this  that  he  saith  unto  us,  A  little 


106  EASTER 

while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me:  and  again,  a  little  while, 
and  ye  shall  see  me:  and.  Because  I  go  to  the  Father? 
They  said  therefore.  What  is  this  that  he  saith,  A  little 
while?  we  cannot  tell  what  he  saith.  Now  Jesus  knew 
that  they  were  desirous  to  ask  him,  and  said  unto  them. 
Do  ye  enquire  among  yourselves  of  that  I  said.  A  little 
while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me:  and  again,  a  little  while, 
and  ye  shall  see  me?  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you. 
That  ye  shall  weep  and  lament,  but  the  world  shall  re- 
joice: and  ye  shall  be  sorrowful,  but  your  sorrow  shall  be 
turned  into  joy.  A  woman  when  she  is  in  travail  hath 
sorrow,  because  her  hour  is  come:  but  as  soon  as  she  is 
delivered  of  the  child,  she  remembereth  no  more  the 
anguish,  for  joy  that  a  man  is  born  into  the  world. 
And  ye  now  therefore  have  sorrow:  but  I  will  see  you 
again,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice,  and  your  joy  no  man 
taketh  from  you.  And  in  that  day  ye  shall  ask  me 
nothing. 

Cantate.    £fjc  Jfourtf)  isnmbap  after  <£astcr 

IXTROIT 

OSIXG  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  :  for  He  hath 
done  marvellous  things. 
The  Lord  hath  made   known  His   salvation  :  His 
righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen. 

Ps.  His  right  hand,  and  His  holy  arm  :  hath  gotten 
Him  the  victory. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father*  ete. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  Who  makest  the  minds  of  the  faithful  to  be 
of  one  will:  Grant  unto  Thy  people  that  they  may 
love  what  Thou  commandest,  and  desire  what  Thou  dost 
promise:  that,  among  the  manifold  changes  of  this  world, 
our  hearts  may  there  be  fixed  where  true  joys  are  to  be 


EASTER  107 

found;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  >on,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     James  1  :  10-21 

DO  not  err,  my  beloved  brethren.  Every  good  gift 
and  every  perfect  gift  is  from  above,  and  cometh 
down  from  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom  is  no  vari- 
ableness, neither  shadow  of  turning.  Of  his  own  will 
begat  he  us  with  the  word  of  truth,  that  we  should  be  a 
kind  of  first-fruits  of  his  creatures.  Wherefore,  my  be- 
loved brethren,  let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to 
speak,  slow  to  wrath:  for  the  wrath  of  man  worketh  not 
the  righteousness  of  God.  Wherefore  lay  apart  all  filthi- 
ness  and  superfluity  of  naughtiness,  and  receive  with 
meekness  the  engrafted  word,  which  is  able  to  save  your 
souls. 

GRADUAL 

HALLELUJAH.     Hallelujah. 
V.  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted :  The 
right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

Hallelujah.  V.  Christ,  being  raised  from  the  dead, 
dieth  no  more  I  death  hath  no  more  dominion  over  Him. 
Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     John  16  :  .5-15 

BUT  now  I  go  my  way  to  him  that  sent  me;  and  none 
of  you  asketh  me,  Whither  goest  thou?  But  be- 
cause I  have  said  these  things  unto  you,  sorrow  hath 
filled  your  heart.  Nevertheless  I  tell  you  the  truth;  It 
is  expedient  for  you  that  I  go  away :  for  if  I  go  not  away. 
the  Comforter  will  not  come  unto  you;  but  if  I  depart,  I 
will  send  him  unto  you.  And  when  he  is  come,  he  will 
reprove  the  world  of  sin,  and  of  righteousness,  and  of 
judgment:  of  sin,  because  they  believe  not  on  me;  of 
righteousness,  because  I  go  to  my  Father,  and  ye  see  me 
no  more;  of  judgment,  because  the  prince  of  this  world  is 


108  EASTER 

judged.  I  have  yet  many  things  to  say  unto  you,  but 
ye  cannot  bear  them  now.  Howbeit  when  he,  the 
Spirit  of  truth,  is  come,  he  will  guide  you  into  all  truth : 
for  he  shall  not  speak  of  himself;  but  whatsoever  he  shall 
hear,  that  shall  he  speak :  and  he  will  show  you  things  to 
come.  He  shall  glorify  me:  for  he  shall  receive  of  mine, 
and  shall  show  it  unto  you.  All  things  that  the  Father 
hath  are  mine:  therefore  said  I,  that  he  shall  take  of 
mine,  and  shall  show  it  unto  you. 

&ogate,    Gtfje  Jftftf)  gumbap  after  (Salter 

IXTROIT 

WITH  the  voice  of  singing  declare  ye,  and  tell  this  : 
utter  it  even  to  the  end  of  the  earth.     Hallelu- 
jah. 

The  Lord  hath  redeemed  His  servant  Jacob  :  Hallelu- 
jah.    Hallelujah. 

Ps.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands  :  smg 
forth  the  honor  of  His  Name;  make  His  praise  glorious. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  from  'Whom  all  good  things  do  come:  Grant 
to  us  Thy  humble  servants,  that  by  Thy  holy  in- 
spiration we  may  think  those  things  that  be  right,  and 
by  Thy  merciful  guiding  may  perform  the  same; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  ^Yho  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     James  1  :  22-27 

BUT  be  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and  not  hearers  only, 
deceiving  your  own  selves.  For  if  any  be  a  hearer 
of  the  word,  and  not  a  doer,  he  is  like  unto  a  man  behold- 
ing his  natural  face  in  a  glass:  for  he  beholdeth  himself, 
and  goeth  his  way,  and  straightway  forgetteth  what 


EASTER  109 

manner  of  man  he  was.  But  whoso  looketh  into  the 
perfect  law  of  liberty,  and  continueth  therein,  he  being 
not  a  forgetful  hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  work,  this  man 
shall  be  blessed  in  his  deed.  If  any  man  among  you 
seem  to  be  religious,  and  bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but 
deceiveth  his  own  heart,  this  man's  religion  is  vain. 
Pure  religion  and  undefiled  before  God  and  the  Father  is 
this,  To  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their  affliction, 
and  to  *keep  himself  unspotted  from  the  world. 

GRADUAL 

HALLELUJAH.     Hallelujah, 
r.  It  behooved  Christ  to  suffer,  and  to  rise  from 
the  dead  :  and  thus  to  enter  into  His  glory. 

Hallelujah.  V.  I  came  forth  from  the  Father,  and 
am  come  into  the  world  :  again  I  leave  the  world,  and 
go  to  the  Father.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     John  16  :  23-30 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  Whatsoever  ye  shall 
ask  the  Father  in  my  name,  he  will  give  it  you. 
Hitherto  have  ye  asked  nothing  in  my  name:  ask,  and 
ye  shall  receive,  that  your  joy  may  be  full.  These 
things  have  I  spoken  unto  you  in  proverbs:  but  the 
time  cometh,  when  I  shall  no  more  speak  unto  you  in 
proverbs,  but  I  shall  show  you  plainly  of  the  Father. 
At  that  day  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name:  and  I  say  not 
unto  you,  that  I  will  pray  the  Father  for  you:  for  the 
Father  himself  loveth  you,  because  ye  have  loved  me, 
and  have  believed  that  I  came  out  from  God.  I  came 
forth  from  the  Father,  and  am  come  into  the  world: 
again,  I  leave  the  world,  and  go  to  the  Father.  His 
disciples  said  unto  him,  Lo,  now  speakest  thou  plainly, 
and  speakest  no  proverb.  Now  are  we  sure  that  thou 
knowest  all  things,  and  needest  not  that  any  man  should 
ask  thee :  bv  this  we  believe  that  thou  earnest  forth  from 
God. 


110  ASCENSION 


{Etje  gtecension  of  our  ILovh 

INTROIT 

YE  men  of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing  up  into 
heaven?  :  Hallelujah. 
This  same  Jesus  which  is  taken  up  from  you  into 
heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have  seen 
Him  go  into  heaven  :  Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 

Ps.   O  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  people  :  shout  unto 
God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc, 

COLLECT 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like 
as  we  do  believe  Thy  Only-begotten  Son,  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  to  have  ascended  into  the  heavens;  so 
may  we  also  in  heart  and  mind  thither  ascend,  and  with 
Him  continually  dwell,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

OKIXG  of  Glory,  Lord  of  Hosts,  Who  didst  this 
Day  ascend  in  triumph  far  above  all  heavens :  We 
beseech  Thee  leave  us  not  comfortless,  but  send  to  us 
the  Spirit  of  Truth,  promised  of  the  Father;  Who  livest 
and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Acts  1:1-11 

THE  former  treatise  have  I  made,  O  Theophilus,  of 
all  that  Jesus  began  both  to  do  and  teach,  until 
the  day  in  which  he  was  taken  up,  after  that  he 
through  the  Holy  Ghost  had  given  commandments 
unto  the  apostles  whom  he  had  chosen:  to  whom  also 
he  showed  himself  alive  after  his  passion  by  many 
infallible  proofs,  being  seen  of  them  forty  days,  and 
speaking  of  the  things  pertaining  to  the  kingdom  of 


ASCENSION 


111 


God:  and,  being  assembled  together  with  them,  com- 
manded them  that  they  should  not  depart  from  Jeru- 
salem, but  wait  for  the  promise  of  the  Father,  which, 
saith  he,  ye  have  heard  of  me.  For  John  truly  baptized 
with  water;  but  ye  shall  be  baptized  with  the  Holy 
Ghost  not  many  days  hence.  When  they  therefore 
were  come  together,  they  asked  of  him,  saying.  Lord, 
wilt  thou  at  this  time  restore  again  the  kingdom  to 
Israel?  And  he  said  unto  them,  It  is  not  for  you  to 
know  the  times  or  the  seasons,  which  the  Father  hath 
put  in  his  own  power.  But  ye  shall  receive  power,  after 
that  the  Holy  Ghost  is  come  upon  you:  and  ye  shall  be 
witnesses  unto  me  both  in  Jerusalem,  and  in  all  Judaea, 
and  in  Samaria,  and  unto  the  uttermost  part  of  the 
earth.  And  when  he  had  spoken  these  things,  while 
they  beheld,  he  was  taken  up;  and  a  cloud  received  him 
out  of  their  sight.  And  while  they  looked  stedfastly 
toward  heaven  as  he  went  up,  behold,  two  men  stood 
by  them  in  white  apparel;  which  also  said.  Ye  men  of 
Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing  up  into  heaven?  this  same 
Jesus,  which  is  taken  up  from  you  into  heaven,  shall 
so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have  seen  him  go  into 
heaven. 

GRADUAL 

HALLELUJAH.     Hallelujah, 
r.  God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout  :  the  Lord  with 
the  sound  of  a  trumpet. 

Hallelujah.     I'.  Thou  hast  ascended  on  high  :  Thou 
hast  led  captivity -captive.     Hallelujah. 


GOSPEL.     Mark  16  :  14-20 

AFTERWARD  he  appeared  unto  the  eleven  as  they 
l  sat  at  meat,  and  upbraided  them  with  their  un- 
belief and  hardness  of  heart,  because  they  believed  not 
them  which  had  seen  him  after  he  was  risen.  And  he 
said  unto  them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the 
gospel  to  every  creature.     He  that  believeth  and  is  bap- 


112  ASCENSION 


tized  shall  be  saved;  but  he  that  belie veth  not  shall  be 
damned.  And  these  signs  shall  follow  them  that  be- 
lieve; In  my  name  shall  they  cast  out  devils;  they  shall 
speak  with  new  tongues;  they  shall  take  up  serpents; 
and  if  they  drink  any  deadly  thing,  it  shall  not  hurt 
them;  they  shall  lay  hands  on  the  sick,  and  they  shall 
recover.  So  then  after  the  Lord  had  spoken  unto 
them,  he  was  received  up  into  heaven,  and  sat  on  the 
right  hand  of  God.  And  they  went  forth,  and  preached 
every  where,  the  Lord  working  with  them,  and  con- 
firming the  word  with  signs  following.     Amen. 

CxauDi-    ®f)e  ibunbap  after  tfje  gtecensricm 

INTROIT 

HEAR,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice  :  Hallelu- 
jah. 
When  Thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  My  face  :  my  heart  said 
unto  Thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

Hide  not  Thy  face  from  me  :  Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 
Ps.  The  Lord  is  my  Light,  and  my  Salvation  :  whom 
shall  I  fear? 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God,  make  us  to  have 
L  always  a  devout  will  towards  Thee,  and  to  serve 
Thy  Majesty  with  a  pure  heart;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Peter  4:7-11 

BE  ye  therefore  sober,  and  watch  unto  prayer.  And 
above  all  things  have  fervent  charity  among  your- 
selves: for  charity  shall  cover  the  multitude  of  sins. 
Use  hospitality  one  to  another  without  grudging.  As 
every  man  hath  received  the  gift,  even  so  minister  the 


PENTECOST  113 


same  one  to  another,  as  good  stewards  of  the  manifold 
grace  of  God.  If  any  man  speak,  let  him  speak  as  the 
oracles  of  God;  if  any  man  minister,  let  him  do  it  as  of 
the  ability  which  God  giveth:  that  God  in  all  things 
may  be  glorified  through  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  he 
praise  and  dominion  {pr  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

GRADUAL 

HALLELUJAH.     Hallelujah, 
r.  God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  :  God  sitteth    ' 
upon  the  throne  of  His  holiness. 

Hallelujah.  V.  I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless  :  I 
go,  and  I  will  come  again  to  you,  and  your  heart  shall 
rejoice.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     John  15  :  26—16  :  4 

BUT  when  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I  will  send 
unto  you  from  the  Father,  even  the  Spirit  of  truth, 
which  proceedeth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of 
me:  and  ye  also  shall  bear  witness,  because  ye  have  been 
with  me  from  the  beginning.  These  things  have  I 
spoken  unto  you,  that  ye  should  not  be  offended.  They 
shall  put  you  out  of  the  synagogues:  yea,  the  time  com- 
eth,  that  whosoever  killeth  you  will  think  that  he  doeth 
God  service.  And  these  tilings  will  they  do  unto  you, 
because  they  have  not  known  the  Father,  nor  me.  But 
these  things  have  I  told  you,  that  when  the  time  shall 
come,  ye  may  remember  that  I  told  you  of  them.  And 
these  things  I  said  not  unto  you  at  the  beginning,  be- 
cause I  was  with  you. 

Z\)t  jfcstibal  of  Pentecost    (L&fntsunbap 

LXTROIT 

THE  Spirit  of  the  Lord  filleth  the  world  :  Hallelujah. 
Let  the  righteous  be  glad:  let  them  rejoice  before 
God  :  yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice.  Hallelujah. 
Hallelujah. 


114  PENTECOST 


Ps.  Let  God  arise;  let  His  enemies  be  scattered  !  let 
them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  Who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit:  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right 
judgment  in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  His 
holy  comfort ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Acts  2  : 1-13 

AND  when  the  day  of  Pentecost  was  fully  come,  they 
ii  were  all  with  one  accord  in  one  place.  And  sud- 
denly there  came  a  sound  from  heaven  as  of  a  rushing 
mighty  wind,  and  it  filled  all  the  house  where  they  were 
sitting.  And  there  appeared  unto  them  cloven  tongues 
like  as  of  fire,  and  it  sat  upon  each  of  them.  And  they 
were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  began  to  speak 
with  other  tongues,  as  the  Spirit  gave  them  utterance. 
And  there  were  dwelling  at  Jerusalem  Jews,  devout  men, 
out  of  every  nation  under  heaven.  Now  when  this  was 
noised  abroad,  the  multitude  came  together,  and  were 
confounded,  because  that  every  man  heard  them  speak 
in  his  own  language.  And  they  were  all  amazed  and 
marvelled,  saying  one  to  another,  Behold,  are  not  all 
these  which  speak  Galilaeans?  And  how  hear  we  every 
man  in  our  own  tongue,  wherein  we  were  born?  Par- 
thians,  and  Medes,  and  Elamites,  and  the  dwellers  in 
Mesopotamia,  and  in  Judaea,  and  Cappadocia,  in  Pon- 
tus,  and  xAsia,  Phrygia,  and  Pamphylia,  in  Egypt,  and  in 
the  parts  of  Libya  about  Cyrene,  and  strangers  of  Rome, 
Jews  and  proselytes,  Cretes  and  Arabians,  we  do  hear 
them  speak  in  our  tongues  the  wonderful  works  of  God. 


PENTECOST  115 


And  they  were  all  amazed,  and  were  in  doubt,  saying 
one  to  another.  What  meaneth  this?  Others  mocking 
said,  These  men  are  full  of  new  wine. 

GRADUAL 

HALLELUJAH.     Hallelujah. 
r.  Thou    sendest    forth   Thy    Spirit,    they    are 
created  :  and  Thou  renewest   the  face   of  the  earth. 
Hallelujah.     V.  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  fill  the  hearts  of 
the  faithful  :  and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love. 
Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     John  14  :  23-31 

JESUS  answered  and  said  unto  him,  If  a  man  love 
me,  he  will  keep  my  words:  and  my  Father  will 
love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and  make  our 
abode  with  him.  He  that  loveth  me  not  keepeth  not 
my  sayings:  and  the  word  which  ye  hear  is  not  mine, 
but  the  Father's  which  sent  me.  These  things  have  I 
spoken  unto  you,  being  yet  present  with  you.  But  the 
Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Father 
will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you  all  things,  and 
bring  all  things  to  your  remembrance,  whatsoever  I  have 
said  unto  you.  Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give 
unto  you:  not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I  unto  you. 
Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be  afraid. 
Ye  have  heard  how  I  said  unto  you,  I  go  away,  and 
come  again  unto  you.  If  ye  loved  me,  ye  would  re- 
joice, because  I  said,  I  go  unto  the  Father:  for  my 
Father  is  greater  than  I.  And  now  I  have  told  you  be- 
fore it  come  to  pass,  that,  when  it  is  come  to  pass,  ye 
might  believe.  Hereafter  I  will  not  talk  much  with 
you:  for  the  prince  of  this  world  cometh,  and  hath  noth- 
ing in  me.  But  that  the  world  may  know  that  I  love 
the  Father;  and  as  the  Father  gave  me  commandment, 
even  so  I  do.     Arise,  let  us  go  hence. 


116  PENTECOST 


tEJje  jHonbap  tn  <OHfnteun=toeek 

Tf  Introit  and  Gradual  the  same  as  for  WHITSUNDAY. 
COLLECT 

OGOD,  Who  didst  give  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  Thine 
Apostles :  Grant  unto  Thy  people  the  performance 
of  their  petitions,  so  that  on  us  to  whom  Thou  hast 
given  faith,  Thou  mayest  also  bestow  peace;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Acts  10  :  42-48 

AND  he  commanded  us  to  preach  unto  the  people, 
l  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he  which  was  ordained  of 
God  to  be  the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead.  To  him  give 
all  the  prophets  witness,  that  through  his  name  whoso- 
ever believeth  in  him  shall  receive  remission  of  sins. 
While  Peter  yet  spake  these  words,  the  Holy  Ghost  fell 
on  all  them  which  heard  the  word.  And  they  of  the 
circumcision  which  believed  were  astonished,  as  many 
as  came  with  Peter,  because  that  on  the  Gentiles  also 
was  poured  out  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  For  they 
heard  them  speak  with  tongues,  and  magnify  God. 
Then  answered  Peter,  Can  any  man  forbid  water,  that 
these  should  not  be  baptized,  which  have  received  the 
Holy  Ghost  as  well  as  we?  And  he  commanded  them 
to  be  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

GOSPEL.     John  3  :  16-21 

FOR  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him 
should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.  For  God 
sent  not  his  Son  into  the  world  to  condemn  the  world; 
but  that  the  world  through  him  might  be  saved.  He 
that  believeth  on  him  is  not  condemned:  but  he  that 
believeth  not  is  condemned  already,  because  he  hath  not 


TRINITY  117 

believed  in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God. 
And  this  is  the  condemnation,  that  light  is  come  into  the 
world,  and  men  loved  darkness  rather  than  light,  be- 
cause their  deeds  were  evil.  For  every  one  that  doeth 
evil  hateth  the  light,  neither  cometh  to  the  light,  lest 
his  deeds  should  be  reproved.  But  he  that  doeth  truth 
cometh  to  the  light,  that  his  deeds  may  be  made  mani- 
fest, that  they  are  wrought  in  God. 


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IXTROIT 

BLESSED  be  the  Holy  Trinity,  and  the  undivided 
Unity  : 
Let  us  give  glory  to  Him  because  He  hath  shown  His 
mercy  to  us. 

Ps.  O  Lord,  our  Lord  :  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in 
all  the  earth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Or, 

HOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  is  the  Lord  of  Hosts  :  of  Him, 
and  through  Him,  and  to  Him,  are  all  things. 
Ps.  O  Lord,  our  Lord  :  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name 
in  all  the  earth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  given 
l  unto  us,  Thy  servants,  grace,  by  the  confession  of 
a  true  faith,  to  acknowledge  the  glory  of  the  Eternal 
Trinity,  and  in  the  power  of  the  Divine  Majesty  to  wor- 
ship the  Unity:  We  beseech  Thee,  that  Thou  wouldest 
keep  us  steadfast  in  this  faith,  and  evermore  defend  us 
from  all  adversities;  Who  livest  and  reignest,  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


118  TRINITY 


EPISTLE.     Romans  11  :  33-36 

OTHE  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  wisdom  and 
knowledge  of  God!  how  unsearchable  are  his  judg- 
ments, and  his  ways  past  finding  out!  For  who  hath 
known  the  mind  of  the  Lord?  or  who  hath  been  his 
counsellor?  Or  who  hath  first  given  to  him,  and  it  shall 
be  recompensed  unto  him  again?  For  of  him,  and 
through  him,  and  to  him,  are  all  things:  to  whom  be 
glory  for  ever.     Amen. 

GRADUAL 

BLESSED  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  Who  beholdest  the 
deep  :  and  Who  dwellest  between  the  cherubim. 
V.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 
heaven  :  and  greatly  to  be  praised,  and  glorified,  and 
highly  exalted  forever. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O 
Lord  God  of  our  fathers  :  and  greatly  to  be  praised  and 
glorified  forever.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     John  3  :  1-15 

THERE  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees,  named  Xieode- 
mus,  a  ruler  of  the  Jews:  the  same  came  to  Jesus 
by  night,  and  said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou 
art  a  teacher  come  from  God :  for  no  man  can  do  these 
miracles  that  thou  doest,  except  God  be  with  him. 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  thee,  Except  a  man  be  born  again,  he  cannot  see 
the  kingdom  of  God.  Xicodemus  saith  unto  him,  How 
can  a  man  be  born  when  he  is  old?  can  he  enter  the 
second  time  into  his  mother's  womb,  and  be  born? 
Jesus  answered,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a 
man  be  born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  God.  That  which  is  born  of  the 
flesh  is  flesh;  and  that  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  is  spirit. 
Marvel  not  that  I  said  unto  thee,  Ye  must  be  born 
agajn.     The  wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou 


TRINITY  119 

hearest  the  sound  thereof,  but  canst  not  tell  whence  it 
cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth:  so  is  every  one  that  is 
born  of  the  Spirit.  Xicodemus  answered  and  said  unto 
him.  How  can  these  things  be?  Jesus  answered  and 
said  unto  him,  Art  thou  a  master  of  Israel,  and  knowest 
not  these  things?  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee.  We 
speak  that  we  do  know,  and  testify  that  we  have  seen: 
and  ye  receive  not  our  witness.  If  I  have  told  you 
earthly  things,  and  ye  believe  not,  how  shall  ye  believe, 
if  I  tell  you  of  heavenly  things?  And  no  man  hath 
ascended  up  to  heaven,  but  he  that  came  down  from 
heaven,  even  the  Son  of  man  which  is  in  heaven.  And 
as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilderness,  even  so 
must  the  Son  of  man  be  lifted  up:  that  whosoever  be- 
lieveth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life. 

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IXTROIT 

OLORD,  I  have  trusted  in  Thy  mercy  :  my  heart 
shall  rejoice  in  Thy  salvation. 
I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  because  He  hath  dealt 
bountifully  with  me. 

Ps.  How  long  wilt  Thou  forget  me,  O  Lord  :  how 
long  wilt  Thou  hide  Thy  face  from  me? 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  ete. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  the  Strength  of  all  them  that  put  their  trust 
in  Thee:  Mercifully  accept  our  prayers:  and  be- 
cause through  the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature  we  can 
do  no  good  thing  without  Thee,  grant  us  the  help  of 
Thy  grace,  that  in  keeping  Thy  commandments  we  may 
please  Thee,  both  in  will  and  deed:  through  Jesus  Christ. 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


120  TRINITY 


EPISTLE.     1  John  4  :  16-21 


GOD  is  love;  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love  dwelleth 
in  God,  and  God  in  him.  Herein  is  our  love  made 
perfect,  that  we  may  have  boldness  in  the  day  of  judg- 
ment :  because  as  he  is,  so  are  we  in  this  world.  There 
is  no  fear  in  love;  but  perfect  love  casteth  out  fear:  be- 
cause fear  hath  torment.  He  that  feareth  is  not  made 
perfect  in  love.  We  love  him.  because  he  first  loved  us. 
If  a  man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth  his  brother,  he  is  a 
liar:  for  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother  whom  he  hath 
seen,  how  can  he  love  God  whom  he  hath  not  seen? 
And  this  commandment  have  we  from  him,  That  he 
who  loveth  God  love  his  brother  also. 

GRADUAL 

I  SAID,  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me :  heal  my  soul,  for  I 
have  sinned  against  Thee. 

T\  Blessed  is  He  that  considereth  the  poor  I  the 
Lord  will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah,  r.  O  Lord  my  God,  in 
Thee  do  I  put  my  trust  :  save  me  from  all  them  that 
persecute  me,  and  deliver  me.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  16  :  19-31 

THERE  was  a  certain  rich  man,  which  was  clothed 
in  purple  and  fine  linen,  and  fared  sumptuously 
every  day:  and  there  was  a  certain  beggar  named 
Lazarus,  which  was  laid  at  his  gate  full  of  sores,  and 
desiring  to  be  fed  with  the  crumbs  which  fell  from  the 
rich  man's  table:  moreover  the  dogs  came  and  licked 
his  sores.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar  died, 
and  was  carried  by  the  angels  into  Abraham's  bosom: 
the  rich  man  also  died,  and  was  buried;  and  in  hell  he 
lift  up  his  eyes,  being  in  torments,  and  seeth  Abraham 
afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in  his  bosom.  And  he  cried  and 
said,  Father  Abraham,  have  mercy  on  me,  and  send  Laz- 
arus, that  he  may  dip  the  tip  of  his  finger  in  water,  and 


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cool  my  tongue;  for  I  am  tormented  in  this  flame.  But 
Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in  thy  lifetime 
receivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil 
things :  but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tormented. 
And  beside  all  this,  between  us  and  you  there  is  a  great 
gulf  fixed :  so  that  they  which  would  pass  from  hence  to 
you  cannot;  neither  can  they  pass  to  us,  that  would 
come  from  thence.  Then  he  said,  I  pray  thee  therefore, 
father,  that  thou  wouldest  send  him  to  my  father's 
house:  for  I  have  five  brethren;  that  he  may  testify 
unto  them,  lest  they  also  come  into  this  place  of  torment. 
Abraham  saith  unto  him,  They  have  Moses  and  the 
prophets;  let  them  hear  them.  And  he  said,  Nay, 
father  Abraham:  but  if  one  went  unto  them  from  the 
dead,  they  will  repent.  And  he  said  unto  him,  If  they 
hear  not  Moses  and  the  prophets,  neither  will  they  be 
persuaded,  though  one  rose  from  the  dead. 


tTfje  ibeconb  ilnmbap  after  ^rtnitp 

IXTROIT 

THE  Lord  was  my  Stay  :  He  brought  me  forth  also 
into  a  large  place. 
He  delivered  me  :  because  He  delighted  in  me. 
Ps.  I  will  love  Thee,  0  Lord,  my  Strength  :  The 
Lord  is  my  Rock,  and  my  Fortress. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OLORD,  'Who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern  those 
whom  Thou  dost  bring  up  in  Thy  steadfast  fear 
and  love:  Make  us  to  have  a  perpetual  fear  and  love  of 
Thy  holy  Xame;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


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EPISTLE.     1  John  3  :  13-18 

MARVEL  not,  my  brethren,  if  the  world  hate  you 
We  know  that  we  have  passed  from  death  unt( 
life,  because  we  love  the  brethren.  He  that  loveth  no 
his  brother  abideth  in  death.  Whosoever  hateth  hi 
brother  is  a  murderer:  and  ye  know  that  no  murdere 
hath  eternal  life  abiding  in  him.  Hereby  perceive  w< 
the  love  of  God,  because  he  laid  down  his  life  for  us:  anc 
we  ought  to  lay  down  our  lives  for  the  brethren.  Bu 
whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brothe 
have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  bowels  of  compassioi 
from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him?  Mj 
little  children,  let  us  not  love  in  word,  neither  in  tongue 
but  in  deed  and  in  truth. 

GRADUAL 

IX  my  distress  I  cried  unto  the  Lord  :  and  He  hearc 
me. 

r.  Deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord,  from  lying  lips  :  anc 
from  a  deceitful  tongue. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  I  will  praise  the  Lori 
according  to  His  righteousness  :  and  will  sing  praise  t< 
the  Name  of  the  Lord  Most  High.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  14  :  16-^24 

THEX  said  he  unto  him,  A  certain  man  made  a  grea 
supper,  and  bade  many:  and  sent  his  servant  a 
supper  time  to  say  to  them  that  were  bidden,  Come;  fo 
all  things  are  now  ready.  And  they  all  with  one  consen 
began  to  make  excuse.  The  first  said  unto  him,  I  hav< 
bought  a  piece  of  ground,  and  I  must  needs  go  and  see  it 
I  pray  thee  have  me  excused.  And  another  said,  I  hav< 
bought  five  yoke  of  oxen,  and  I  go  to  prove  them:  I  pra;\ 
thee  have  me  excused.  And  another  said,  I  have  mar 
ried  a  wife,  and  therefore  I  cannot  come.  So  that  ser 
vant  came  and  showed  his  lord  these  things.     Then  the 


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master  of  the  house  being  angry  said  to  his  servant,  Go 
out  quickly  into  the  streets  and  lanes  of  the  city,  and 
bring  in  hither  the  poor,  and  the  maimed,  and  the  halt, 
and  the  blind.  And  the  servant  said,  Lord,  it  is  done  as 
thou  hast  commanded,  and  yet  there  is  room.  And  the 
lord  said  unto  the  servant,  Go  out  into  the  highways  and 
hedges,  and  compel  them  to  come  in,  that  my  house  may 
be  filled.  For  I  say  unto  you,  That  none  of  those  men 
which  were  bidden  shall  taste  of  my  supper. 


Zi)t  Cfjtrb  gumbap  after  Crtnttp 

IXTROIT 

TURN  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :  for 
I  am  desolate  and  afflicted. 
Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain  :  and  forgive 
all  my  sins. 

Ps.  L'nto  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul  :  0  my 
God,  I  trust  in  Thee,  let  me  not  be  ashamed. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  the  Protector  of  all  that  trust  in  Thee,  with- 
out Whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy: 
Increase  and  multiply  upon  us  Thy  mercy:  that  Thou 
being  our  Ruler  and  Guide,  we  may  so  pass  through 
things  temporal,  that  we  finally  lose  not  the  things 
eternal:  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Peter  5  :  6-11 

HLMBLE  yourselves  therefore  under  the  mighty 
hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in  due  time: 
casting  all  your  care  upon  him;  for  he  careth  for  you. 
Be  sober,  be  vigilant;  because  your  adversary  the  devil. 


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as  a  roaring  lion,  walketh  about,  seeking  whom  he  may 
devour:  whom  resist  stedfast  in  the  faith,  knowing  that 
the  same  afflictions  are  accomplished  in  your  brethren 
that  are  in  the  world.  But  the  God  of  all  grace,  who 
hath  called  us  unto  his  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus, 
after  that  ye  have  suffered  a  while,  make  you  perfect, 
stablish,  strengthen,  settle  you.  To  him  be  glory  and 
dominion  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

GRADUAL 

CAST  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord  :  and  He  shall  sus- 
tain thee. 
V.  I  will  call   upon   God;  and  the  Lord  shall  save 
me  :  He  hath  delivered  mv  soul  in  peace. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah,  r.  I  will  love  Thee,  O 
Lord,  my  Strength  :  The  Lord  is  my  Rock,  and  my 
Fortress,  and  my  Deliverer.      Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  15  :  1-10 

THEN  drew  near  unto  him  all  the  publicans  and 
sinners  for  to  hear  him.  And  the  Pharisees  and 
scribes  murmured,  saying,  This  man  receiveth  sinners, 
and  eateth  with  them.  And  he  spake  this  parable  unto 
them,  saying,  What  man  of  you,  having  an  hundred 
sheep,  if  he  lose  one  of  them,  doth  not  leave  the  ninety 
and  nine  in  the  wilderness,  and  go  after  that  which  is 
lost,  until  he  find  it?  And  when  he  hath  found  it,  he 
layeth  it  on  his  shoulders,  rejoicing.  And  when  he 
cometh  home,  he  calleth  together  his  friends  and  neigh- 
bours, saying  unto  them,  Rejoice  with  me;  for  I  have 
found  my  sheep  which  was  lost.  I  say  unto  you,  that 
likewise  joy  shall  be  in  heaven  over  one  sinner  that  re- 
penteth,  more  than  over  ninety  and  nine  just  persons, 
which  need  no  repentance.  Either  what  woman  having 
ten  pieces  of  silver,  if  she  lose  one  piece,  doth  not  light 
a  candle,  and  sweep  the  house,  and  seek  diligently  till 


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she  find  it?  And  when  she  hath  found  it,  she  calleth 
her  friends  and  her  neighbours  together,  saying,  Re- 
joice with  me;  for  I  have  found  the  piece  which  I  had 
lost.  Likewise,  I  say  unto  you,  there  is  joy  in  the 
presence  of  the  angels  of  God  over  one  sinner  that  re- 
penteth. 

Gtfje  Jfouttf)  ismnbap  after  Crtmtp 

IXTROIT 

THE  Lord  is  my  Light  and  my  Salvation;  whom 
shall  I  fear  :  The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life; 
of  whom  shall  I  be  afraid? 

When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
came  upon  me  :  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

Ps.  Though  an  host  should  encamp  against  me  :  my 
heart  shall  not  fear. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

GRAXT,  0  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  course 
of  this  world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  Thy 
governance,  that  Thy  Church  may  joyfully  serve  Thee 
in  all  godly  quietness;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Romans  8  :  18-23 

FOR  I  reckon  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present 
time  are  not  worthy  to  be  compared  with  the  glory 
which  shall  be  revealed  in  us.  For  the  earnest  expecta- 
tion of  the  creature  waiteth  for  the  manifestation  of  the 
sons  of  God.  For  the  creature  was  made  subject  to 
vanity,  not  willingly,  but  by  reason  of  him  who  hath 
subjected  the  same  in  hope,  because  the  creature  itself 
also  shall  be  delivered  from  the  bondage  of  corruption 


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into  the  glorious  liberty  of  the  children  of  God.  For  we 
know  that  the  whole  creation  groaneth  and  travaileth 
in  pain  together  until  now.  And  not  only  they,  but 
ourselves  also,  which  have  the  firstfruits  of  the  Spirit, 
even  we  ourselves  groan  within  ourselves,  waiting  for 
the  adoption,  to  wit,  the  redemption  of  our  body. 

GRADUAL 

FORGIVE  our  sins,  O  Lord  :  lest  the  heathen  say. 
Where  is  their  God? 
r.   Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation :  and  for  the  glory 
of  Thy  Name,,  deliver  us. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  The  king  shall  joy  in 
Thy  strength,  O  Lord  land  in  Thy  salvation  how  greatly 
shall  he  rejoice!     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  6  :  36-42 

BE  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father  also  is 
merciful.  Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  judged: 
condemn  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  condemned:  forgive, 
and  ye  shall  be  forgiven:  give,  and  it  shall  be  given  unto 
you;  good  measure,  pressed  down,  and  shaken  together, 
and  running  over,  shall  men  give  into  your  bosom. 
For  with  the  same  measure  that  ye  mete  withal  it  shall 
be  measured  to  you  again.  And  he  spake  a  parable 
unto  them,  Can  the  blind  lead  the  blind?  shall  they  not 
both  fall  into  the  ditch?  The  disciple  is  not  above  his 
master:  but  every  one  that  is  perfect  shall  be  as  his 
master.  And  why  beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is  in 
thy  brother's  eye,  but  perceivest  not  the  beam  that  is  in 
thine  own  eye?  Either  how  canst  thou  say  to  thy 
brother,  Brother,  let  me  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in 
thine  eye,  when  thou  thyself  beholdest  not  the  beam 
that  is  in  thine  own  eye?  Thou  hypocrite,  cast  out 
first  the  beam  out  of  thine  own  eye,  and  then  shalt  thou 
see  clearly  to  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's 
eve. 


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Zf)t  Jf iftfj  gmnbap  after  £rtnitp 

IXTROIT 

HEAR,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice  :  Thou 
hast  been  my  help. 
Leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me  :  0  God  of  my  Sal- 
vation. 

Ps.  The  Lord  is  my  Light  and  my  Salvation  :  whom 
shall  I  fear? 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  Who  hast  prepared  for  them  that  love  Thee 
such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding: 
Pour  into  our  hearts  such  love  toward  Thee,  that  we. 
loving  Thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain  Thy  promises, 
which  exceed  all  that  we  can  desire;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Peter  3  :  8-15 

FINALLY,  be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compassion 
one  of  another,  love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be 
courteous:  not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for 
railing:  but  contrariwise  blessing;  knowing  that  ye  are 
thereunto  called,  that  ye  should  inherit  a  blessing. 
For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good  days,  let  him 
refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that  they 
speak  no  guile:  let  him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good:  let 
him  seek  peace,  and  ensue  it.  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord 
are  over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their 
prayers:  but  the  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do 
evil.  And  who  is  he  that  will  harm  you,  if  ye  be  fol- 
lowers of  that  which  is  good?  But  and  if  ye  suffer  for 
righteousness'  sake,  happy  are  ye:  and  be  not  afraid  of 
their  terror,  neither  be  troubled;  but  sanctify  the  Lord 
God  in  vour  hearts. 


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GRADUAL 

BEHOLD,  0  God,  our  Shield  :  and  look  upon  Thy 
servants. 
V.  O  Lord  God  of  hosts  :  hear  our  prayer. 
Hallelujah.     Hallelujah.     V.  In  Thee,'0  Lord,  do  I 
put  my  trust ;  let  me  never  be  ashamed  :  deliver  me  in 
Thy  righteousness.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  .5  :  1-11 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  the  people  pressed  upon 
IjL  him  to  hear  the  word  of  God,  he  stood  by  the  lake 
of  Gennesaret,  and  saw  two  ships  standing  by  the  lake: 
but  the  fishermen  were  gone  out  of  them,  and  were 
washing  their  nets.  And  he  entered  into  one  of  the 
ships,  which  was  Simon's,  and  prayed  him  that  he 
would  thrust  out  a  little  from  the  land.  And  he  sat 
down,  and  taught  the  people  out  of  the  ship.  Now 
when  he  had  left  speaking,  he  said  unto  Simon,  Launch 
out  into  the  deep,  and  let  down  your  nets  for  a  draught. 
And  Simon  answering  said  unto  him,  Master,  we  have 
toiled  all  the  night,  and  have  taken  nothing:  neverthe- 
less at  thy  word  I  will  let  down  the  net.  And  when 
they  had  this  done,  they  inclosed  a  great  multitude  of 
fishes:  and  their  net  brake.  And  they  beckoned  unto 
their  partners,  which  were  in  the  other  ship,  that  they 
should  come  and  help  them.  And  they  came,  and  rilled 
both  the  ships,  so  that  they  began  to  sink.  When 
Simon  Peter  saw  it,  he  fell  down  at  Jesus'  knees,  saying, 
Depart  from  me;  for  I  am  a  sinful  man,  0  Lord.  For 
he  was  astonished,  and  all  that  were  with  him,  at  the 
draught  of  the  fishes  which  they  had  taken:  and  so  was 
also  James,  and  John,  the  sons  of  Zebedee,  which  were 
partners  with  Simon.  And  Jesus  said  unto  Simon,  Fear 
not;  from  henceforth  thou  shalt  catch  men.  And  when 
they  had  brought  their  ships  to  land,  they  forsook  all, 
and  followed  him. 


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{Efje  £s>txtf)  £*>unbap  after  {Trinity 

INTROIT 

THE  Lord  is  the  strength  of  His  people  :  He  is  the 
saving  strength  of  His  anointed. 
Save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance  I  feed 
them  also,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Ps.  Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord,  my  Rock;  be  not 
silent  unto  me  :  lest  if  Thou  be  silent  to  me,  I  become 
like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

LORD  of  all  power  and  might,  Who  art  the  Author 
J  and  Giver  of  all  good  things:  Graft  in  our  hearts 
the  love  of  Thy  Name,  increase  in  us  true  religion, 
nourish  us  with  all  goodness,  and  of  Thy  great  mercy 
keep  us  in  the  same;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


EPISTLE.     Romans  6  :  3-11 

KNOW  ye  not,  that  so  many  of  us  as  were  baptized 
into  Jesus  Christ  were  baptized  into  his  death? 
Therefore  we  are  buried  with  him  by  baptism  into 
death:  that  like  as  Christ  was  raised  up  from  the  dead 
by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  even  so  we  also  should  walk- 
in  newness  of  life.  For  if  we  have  been  planted  to- 
gether in  the  likeness  of  his  death,  we  shall  be  also  in  the 
likeness  of  his  resurrection:  knowing  this,  that  our  old 
man  is  crucified  with  him,  that  the  body  of  sin  might  be 
destroyed,  that  henceforth  we  should  not  serve  sin. 
For  he  that  is  dead  is  freed  from  sin.  Now  if  we  be 
dead  with  Christ,  we  believe  that  we  shall  also  live  with 
him:  knowing  that  Christ  being  raised  from  the  dead 


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dieth  no  more;  death  hath  no  more  dominion  over  him. 
For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin  once :  but  in  that  he 
liveth,  he  liveth  unto  God.  Likewise  reckon  ye  also 
yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed  unto  sin,  but  alive  unto 
God  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

GRADUAL 

RETURN,  O  Lord,  how  long  :  and  let  it  repent  Thee 
concerning  Thy  servants. 
V.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling  place  :  in  all 
generations. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  O  clap  your  hands,  all 
ye  people  :  shout  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  5  :  20-26 

FOR  I  say  unto  you,  That  except  your  righteousness 
shall  exceed  the  righteousness  of  the  scribes  and 
Pharisees,  ye  shall  in  no  case  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
heaven.  Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of 
old  time,  Thou  shalt  not  kill;  and  whosoever  shall  kill 
shall  be  in  danger  of  the  judgment:  but  I  say  unto  you, 
That  whosoever  is  angry  with  his  brother  without  a 
cause  shall  be  in  danger  of  the  judgment:  and  whoso- 
ever shall  say  to  his  brother,  Raca,  shall  be  in  danger  of 
the  council:  but  whosoever  shall  say,  Thou  fool,  shall 
be  in  danger  of  hell  fire.  Therefore  if  thou  bring  thy 
gift  to  the  altar,  and  there  rememberest  that  thy 
brother  hath  ought  against  thee;  leave  there  thy  gift 
before  the  altar,  and  go  thy  way;  first  be  reconciled  to 
thy  brother,  and  then  come  and  offer  thy  gift.  Agree 
with  thine  adversary  quickly,  whiles  thou  art  in  the  way 
with  him;  lest  at  any  time  the  adversary  deliver  thee 
to  the  judge,  and  the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the  officer, 
and  thou  be  cast  into  prison.  Verily  I  say  unto  thee, 
Thou  shalt  by  no  means  come  out  thence,  till  thou  hast 
paid  the  uttermost  farthing. 


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TRINITY  131 

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{£J)c  £>cbcntfj  Humbap  after  tTrinttp 

INTROIT 

OCLAP  your  hands  :  all  ye  people. 
Shout  unto  God  :  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

Ps.  lie  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us  :  and  the 
nations  under  our  feet. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  Whose  never-failing  Providence  ordereth 
all  things  both  in  heaven  and  earth:  We  humbly 
beseech  Thee  to  put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things. 
and  to  give  us  those  things  which  be  profitable  for  us; 
through  Jesus  Christ.  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost.,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Romans  6  :  19-23 

I  SPEAK  after  the  manner  of  men  because  of  the 
infirmity  of  your  flesh:  for  as  ye  have  yielded  your 
members  servants  to  uncleanness  and  to  iniquity  unto 
iniquity:  even  so  now  yield  your  members  servants  to 
righteousness  unto  holiness.  For  when  ye  were  the 
servants  of  sin,  ye  were  free  from  righteousness.  What 
fruit  had  ye  then  in  those  things  whereof  ye  are  now 
ashamed?  for  the  end  of  those  things  is  death.  But  now 
being  made  free  from  sin,  and  become  servants  to  God, 
ye  have  your  fruit  unto  holiness,  and  the  end  everlasting 
life,  For  the  wages  of  sin  is  death:  but  the  gift  of  God 
is  eternal  life  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

GRADUAL 

COME,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me  :  I  will  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 
r.  Look  unto  Him  and  be  lightened  :  and  let  your 
faces  not  be  ashamed. 


132  TRINITY 


Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Deliver  me  from  mine 
enemies,  0  my  God  :  defend  me  from  them  that  rise  up 
against  me.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Mark  8  :  1-9 

IN  those  days  the  multitude  being  very  great,  and 
having  nothing  to  eat,  Jesus  called  his  disciples  unto 
him,  and  saith  unto  them,  I  have  compassion  on  the 
multitude,  because  they  have  now  been  with  me  three 
days,  and  have  nothing  to  eat:  and  if  I  send  them  away 
fasting  to  their  own  houses,  they  will  faint  by  the  way : 
for  divers  of  them  came  from  far.  And  his  disciples 
answered  him,  From  whence  can  a  man  satisfy  these 
men  with  bread  here  in  the  wilderness?  And  he  asked 
them,  How  many  loaves  have  ye?  And  they  said, 
Seven.  And  he  commanded  the  people  to  sit  down  on 
the  ground:  and  he  took  the  seven  loaves,  and  gave 
thanks,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  his  disciples  to  set  be- 
fore them;  and  they  did  set  them  before  the  people. 
And  they  had  a  few  small  fishes:  and  he  blessed,  and 
commanded  to  set  them  also  before  them.  So  they  did 
eat,  and  were  filled:  and  they  took  up  of  the  broken 
meat  that  was  left  seven  baskets.  And  they  that  had 
eaten  were  about  four  thousand:  and  he  sent  them 
away. 

®fje  €igf)tf)  gmnbap  after  tErtmtp 

IXTROIT 

WE  have  thought  of  Thy  loving-kindness,  O  God  : 
in  the  midst  of  Thy  Temple. 
According  to  Thy  Name,  O  God,  so  is  Thy  praise 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth  :  Thy  right  hand  is  full  of 
righteousness. 

Ps.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holiness. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


TRINITY  133 


COLLECT 

GRANT  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  Spirit  to 
think  and  do  always  such  things  as  are  right;  that 
we,  who  cannot  do  anything  that  is  good  without  Thee, 
may  by  Thee  be  enabled  to  live  according  to  Thy  will; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. , 

EPISTLE.     Eomans  8  :  12-17 

THEREFORE,  brethren,  we  are  debtors,  not  to  the 
flesh,  to  live  after  the  flesh.  For  if  ye  live  after 
the  flesh,  ye  shall  die:  but  if  ye  through  the  Spirit  do 
mortify  the  deeds  of  the  body,  ye  shall  live.  For  as 
many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they  are  the  sons  of 
God.  For  ye  have  not  received  the  spirit  of  bondage 
again  to  fear;  but  ye  have  received  the  Spirit  of  adop- 
tion, whereby  we  cry,  Abba,  Father.  The  Spirit  itself 
beareth  witness  with  our  spirit,  that  we  are  the  children 
of  God:  and  if  children,  then  heirs;  heirs  of  God,  and 
joint-heirs  with  Christ;  if  so  be  that  we  suffer  with  him, 
that  we  may  be  also  glorified  together. 

GRADUAL 

BE  Thou  my  strong  Rock  :  for  an  house  of  defence  to 
save  me. 
V.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust  :  let  me  never 
be  ashamed. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  The  Lord  knoweth  the 
way  of  the  righteous  :  but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall 
perish.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  7  :  15-23 

BEWARE  of  false  prophets,  which  come  to  you  in 
sheep's  clothing,  but  inwardly  they  are  ravening 
wolves.  Ye  shall  know  them  by  their  fruits.  Do  men 
gather  grapes  of  thorns,  or  figs  of  thistles?     Even  so 


134  TRINITY 


every  good  tree  bringeth  forth  good  fruit;  but  a  corrupt 
tree  bringeth  forth  evil  fruit.  A  good  tree  cannot  bring 
forth  evil  fruit,  neither  can  a  corrupt  tree  bring  forth 
good  fruit.  Every  tree  that  bringeth  not  forth  good 
fruit  is  hewn  down,  and  cast  into  the  fire.  Wherefore 
by  their  fruits  ye  shall  know  them.  Not  every  one  that 
saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  heaven;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  which 
is  in  heaven.  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day,  Lord, 
Lord,  have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name?  and  in  thy 
name  have  cast  out  devils?  and  in  thy  name  done  many 
wonderful  works?  And  then  will  I  profess  unto  them, 
I  never  knew  you:  depart  from  me,  ye  that  work  in- 
iquity. 

Gtfje  Minti)  gmnbap  after  ®rtmtp 

INTROIT 

BEHOLD,  God  is  mine  Helper  :  the  Lord  is  with 
them  that  uphold  my  soul. 
He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies  :  cut  them  off 
in  Thy  truth,  O  Lord. 

Ps.  Save  me,  O  God,  by  Thy  Name  :  and  judge  me 
by  Thy  strength. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

LET  Thy  merciful  ears,  O  Lord,  be  open  to  the  prayers 
J  of  Thy  humble  servants:  and,  that  they  may  ob- 
tain their  petitions,  make  them  to  ask  such  things  as 
shall  please  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1   Corinthians  10:6-13 

NOW  these  things  were  our  examples,  to  the  intent 
we  should  not  lust  after  evil  things,  as  they  also 
lusted.     Neither  be  ye  idolaters,  as  were  some  of  them; 


TRINITY  185 


as  it  is  written,  The  people  sat  down  to  eat  and  drink, 
and  rose  up  to  play.  Neither  let  us  commit  fornica- 
tion, as  some  of  them  committed,  and  fell  in  one  day 
three  and  twenty  thousand.  Neither  let  us  tempt 
Christ,  as  some  of  them  also  tempted,  and  were  de- 
stroyed of  serpents.  Neither  murmur  ye,  as  some  of 
them  also  murmured,  and  were  destroyed  of  the  de- 
stroyer. Now  all  these  things  happened  unto  them, for 
ensamples:  and  they  are  written  for  our  admonition, 
upon  whom  the  ends  of  the  world  are  come.  Where- 
fore let  him  that  thinketh  he  standeth  take  heed  lest  he 
fall.  There  hath  no  temptation  taken  you  but  such  as 
is  common  to  man:  but  God  is  faithful,  who  will  not 
suffer  you  to  be  tempted  above  that  ye  are  able;  but  will 
with  the  temptation  also  make  a  way  to  escape,  that  ye 
may  be  able  to  bear  it. 

GRADUAL 

OLORD,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in  all 
the  earth  :  Who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the 
heavens. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Give  ear,  O  My  people, 
to  My  law :  incline  your  ears  to  the  words  of  My  mouth. 
Hallelujah.  s 

GOSPEL.    Luke  16  : 1-9 

AND  he  said  also  unto  his  disciples,  There  was  a 
IJL  certain  rich  man,  which  had  a  steward;  and  the 
same  was  accused  unto  him  that  he  had  wasted  his 
goods.  And  he  called  him,  and  said  unto  him,  How  is  it 
that  I  hear  this  of  thee?  give  an  account  of  thy  stew- 
ardship; for  thou  mayest  be  no  longer  steward.  Then 
the  steward  said  within  himself,  What  shall  I  do?  for 
my  lord  taketh  away  from  me  the  stewardship :  I  cannot 
dig;  to  beg  I  am  ashamed.  I  am  resolved  what  to  do, 
that,  when  I  am  put  out  of  the  stewardship,  they  may 
receive  me  into  their  houses.     So  he  called  every  one  of 


136  TRINITY 


his  lord's  debtors  unto  him,  and  said  unto  the  first,  How 
much  owest  thou  unto  my  lord?  And  he  said,  An 
hundred  measures  of  oil.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Take 
thy  bill,  and  sit  down  quickly,  and  write  fifty.  Then 
said  he  to  another,  And  how  much  owest  thou?  And  he 
said,  An  hundred  measures  of  wheat.  And  he  said  unto 
him,  Take  thy  bill,  and  write  fourscore.  And  the  lord 
commended  the  unjust  steward,  because  he  had  done 
wisely :  for  the  children  of  this  world  are  in  their  genera- 
tion wiser  than  the  children  of  light.  And  I  say  unto 
you,  Make  to  yourselves  friends  of  the  mammon  of 
unrighteousness;  that,  when  ye  fail,  they  may  receive 
you  into  everlasting  habitations. 


tEfje  Guentf)  gmnbap  after  {Ertmtp 

IXTROIT 

AS  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God,  and  He  shall  hear  i 
iV  my  voice  :  He  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace 
from  the  battle  that  was  against  me. 

God  shall  hear  and  afflict  them,  even  He  that  abideth 
of  old  :  Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  He  shall 
sustain  thee. 

Ps.  Give  ear  to  my  prayer,  O  God :  and  hide  not  | 
Thyself  from  my  supplication. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  Who  declarest  Thine  almighty  powrer  chiefly 
in  showing  mercy  and  pity:  Mercifully  grant  unto 
us  such  a  measure  of  Thy  grace,  that  we,  running  the 
way  of  Thy  commandments,  may  obtain  Thy  gracious 
promises,  and  be  made  partakers  of  Thy  heavenly 
treasure;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


TRINITY  131 


EPISTLE.     1   Corinthians  1-2  :  1-11 

NOW  concerning  spiritual  gifts,  brethren,  I  would 
not  have  you  ignorant.  Ye  know  that  ye  were 
Gentiles,  carried  away  unto  these  dumb  idols,  even  as 
ye  were  led.  Wherefore  I  give  you  to  understand,  that 
no  man  speaking  by  the  Spirit  of  God  calleth  Jesus 
accursed:  and  that  no  man  can  say  that  Jesus  is  the 
Lord,  but  by  the  Holy  Ghost.  Now  there  are  diversi- 
ties of  gifts,  but  the  same  Spirit.  And  there  are  differ- 
ences of  administrations,  but  the  same  Lord.  And  there 
are  diversities  of  operations,  but  it  is  the  same  God 
which  worketh  all  in  all.  But  the  manifestation  of  the 
Spirit  is  given  to  every  man  to  profit  withal.  For  to 
one  is  given  by  the  Spirit  the  word  of  wisdom :  to  another 
the  word  of  knowledge  by  the  same  Spirit;  to  another 
faith  by  the  same  Spirit;  to  another  the  gifts  of  healing 
by  the  same  Spirit;  to  another  the  working  of  miracles; 
to  another  prophecy;  to  another  discerning  of  spirits; 
to  another  divers  kinds  of  tongues;  to  another  the  in- 
terpretation of  tongues:  but  all  these  worketh  that  one 
and  the  selfsame  Spirit,  dividing  to  every  man  severally 
as  he  will. 

GRADUAL 

KEEP  me,  0  Lord,  as  the  apple  of  the  eye  :  hide  me 
under  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings. 
V.  Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  Thy  presence  : 
let  Thine  eyes  behold  the  things  that  are  equal. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  r.  Deliver  me  from  mine 
enemies,  0  my  God  I  defend  me  from  them  that  rise  up 
against  me.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  19  :  41-48 

AXD  when  he  was  come  near,  he  beheld  the  city, 
xjL  and  wept  over  it,  saying.  If  thou  hadst  known, 
even  thou,  at  least  in  this  thy  day.  the  things  which  be- 
long unto  thy  peace!  but  now  they  are  hid  from  thine 
eyes.     For  the  days  shall  come  upon  thee,  that  thine 


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138  TRINITY 


enemies  shall  cast  a  trench  about  thee,  and  compass  thee 
round,  and  keep  thee  in  on  every  side,  and  shall  lay  thee 
even  with  the  ground,  and  thy  children  within  thee; 
and  they  shall  not  leave  in  thee  one  stone  upon  another; 
because  thou  knewest  not  the  time  of  thy  visitation. 
And  he  went  into  the  temple,  and  began  to  cast  out 
them  that  sold  therein,  and  them  that  bought;  saying 
unto  them,  It  is  written,  My  house  is  the  house  of 
prayer:  but  ye  have  made  it  a  den  of  thieves.  And  he 
taught  daily  in  the  temple.  But  the  chief  priests  and 
the  scribes  and  the  chief  of  the  people  sought  to  de- 
stroy him,  and  could  not  find  what  they  might  do:  for 
all  the  people  were  very  attentive  to  hear  him. 


Qtfje  Clebentf)  gmnfcap  after  {Ettnttp 

INTROIT 

GOD  is  in  His  holy  habitation  :  He  is  God  Who  set- 
teth  the  solitary  in  families. 
The  God  of  Israel  is  He  that  giveth  strength  :  and 
power  unto  His  people. 

Ps.  Let  God  arise,  let  His  enemies  be  scattered  :  let 
them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  art  always 
jljL  more  ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art  wont 
to  give  more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve:  Pour 
down  upon  us  the  abundance  of  Thy  mercy,  forgiving 
us  those  things  whereof  our  conscience  is  afraid,  and 
giving  us  those  good  things  which  we  are  not  worthy  to 
ask,  but  through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


TRINITY  139 


EPISTLE.     1  Corinthians  15  :  1-10 

MOREOVER,  brethren,  I  declare  unto  you  the 
gospel  which  I  preached  unto  you,  which  also  ye 
have  received,  and  wherein  ye  stand;  by  which  also  ye 
are  saved,  if  ye  keep  in  memory  what  I  preached  unto 
you,  unless  ye  have  believed  in  vain.  For  I  delivered 
unto  you  first  of  all  that  which  I  also  received,  how  that 
Christ  died  for  our  sins  according  to  the  scriptures;  and 
that  he  was  buried,  and  that  he  rose  again  the  third  day 
according  to  the  scriptures:  and  that  he  was  seen  of 
Cephas,  then  of  the  twelve:  after  that,  he  was  seen  of 
above  five  hundred  brethren  at  once;  of  whom  the 
greater  part  remain  unto  this  present,  but  some  are 
fallen  asleep.  After  that,  he  was  seen  of  James;  then 
of  all  the  apostles.  And  last  of  all  he  was  seen  of  me 
also,  as  of  one  born  out  of  due  time.  For  I  am  the  least 
of  the  apostles,  that  am  not  meet  to  be  called  an  apostle, 
because  I  persecuted  the  church  of  God.  But  by  the 
grace  of  God  I  am  what  I  am:  and  his  grace  which  was 
bestowed  upon  me  was  not  in  vain ;  but  I  laboured  more 
abundantly  than  they  all:  yet  not  I,  but  the  grace  of 
God  which  was  with  me. 

GRADUAL 

MY  heart  trusteth  in  God,  and  I  am  helped  :  there- 
fore my  heart  greatly  rejoiceth;  and  with  my  song 
will  I  praise  Him. 

V.  Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord  my  Rock  :  be  not 
silent  to  me.     Hear  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Praise  waiteth  for  Thee, 
0  God,  in  Sion  :  and  unto  Thee  shall  the  vow  be  per- 
formed.    Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  18  :  9-14 
AND  he  spake  this  parable  unto  certain  which  trusted 
jt\  in  themselves  that  they  were  righteous,  and  des- 
pised others:    Two  men  went  up  into  the  temple  to 
pray;  the  one  a  Pharisee,  and  the  other  a  publican. 


140  TRINITY 

The  Pharisee  stood  and  prayed  thus  with  himself,  God, 
I  thank  thee,  that  I  am  not  as  other  men  are,  extortion- 
ers, unjust,  adulterers,  or  even  as  this  publican.  I  fast 
twice  in  the  week,  I  give  tithes  of  all  that  I  possess. 
And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off,  would  not  lift  up  so 
much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven,  but  smote  upon  his 
breast,  saying,  God  be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner.  I  tell 
you,  this  man  went  down  to  his  house  justified  rather 
than  the  other:  for  every  one  that  exalteth  himself 
shall  be  abased;  and  he  that  humbleth  himself  shall  be 
exalted. 

&fje  Ztozlitl)  fimnbap  after  Vvinity 

IXTROIT 

MAKE  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me  :  make  haste  to 
help  me,  O  Lord. 
Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  :  that  seek 
after  my  soul. 

Ps.  Let  them  be  turned  backward,  and  put  to  con- 
fusion t  that  desire  my  hurt. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  and  Merciful  God,  of  Whose  only  gift 
ii  it  cometh  that  Thy  faithful  people  do  unto  Thee 
true  and  laudable  service:  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
that  we  may  so  faithfully  serve  Thee  in  this  life,  that 
we  fail  not  finally  to  attain  Thy  heavenly  promises; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     2  Corinthians  3:4-11 

AXD  such  trust  have  we  through  Christ  to  God- 
jl\  ward:  not  that  we  are  sufficient  of  ourselves  to 
think  any  thing  as  of  ourselves;  but  our  sufficiency  is  of 


TRINITY  141 


God;  who  also  hath  made  us  able  ministers  of  the  new 
testament;  not  of  the  letter,  but  of  the  spirit:  for  the 
letter  killeth,  but  the  spirit  giveth  life.  But  if  the  min- 
istration of  death,  written  and  engraven  in  stones,  was 
glorious,  so  that  the  children  of  Israel  could  not  sted- 
fastly  behold  the  face  of  Moses  for  the  glory  of  his  coun- 
tenance; which  glory  was  to  be  done  away:  how  shall 
not  the  ministration  of  the  spirit  be  rather  glorious? 
For  if  the  ministration  of  condemnation  be  glory,  much 
more  doth  the  ministration  of  righteousness  exceed  in 
glory.  For  even  that  which  was  made  glorious  had  no 
glory  in  this  respect,  by  reason  of  the  glory  that  excel- 
leth.  For  if  that  which  is  done  away  was  glorious, 
much  more  that  which  remaineth  is  glorious. 

GRADUAL 

I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times  :  His  praise  shall 
continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

V.  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord  I  the 
humble  shall  hear  thereof  and  be  glad. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Sing  aloud  unto  God 
our  Strength  :  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  God  of 
Jacob.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Mark  7  :  31-37 

AND  again,  departing  from  the  coasts  of  Tyre  and 
l\  Sidon,  he  came  unto  the  sea  of  Galilee,  through  the 
midst  of  the  coasts  of  Decapolis.  And  they  bring  unto 
him  one  that  was  deaf,  and  had  an  impediment  in  his 
speech;  and  they  beseech  him  to  put  his  hand  upon  him. 
And  he  took  him  aside  from  the  multitude,  and  put  his 
fingers  into  his  ears,  and  he  spit,  and  touched  his 
tongue;  and  looking  up  to  heaven,  he  sighed,  and  saith 
unto  him,  Ephphatha,  that  is,  Be  opened.  And  straight- 
way his  ears  were  opened,  and  the  string  of  his  tongue 
was  loosed,  and  he  spake  plain.  And  he  charged  them 
that  they  should  tell  no  man:  but  the  more  he  charged 


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them,  so  much  the  more  a  great  deal  they  published  it; 
and  were  beyond  measure  astonished,  saying.  He  hath 
done  all  things  well:  he  maketh  both  the  deaf  to  hear, 
and  the  dumb  to  speak. 

Ctje  Ctjtrteentf)  gmnbap  after  £rimtp 

IXTROIT 

HAVE  respect,  O  Lord,  unto  Thy  covenant  :  O  let 
not  the  oppressed  return  ashamed. 
Arise,  O  God,  plead  Thine  own  cause  :  And  forget  not 
the  voice  of  Thine  enemies. 

Ps.  O  God,  why  hast  Thou  cast  us  off  forever  I  why 
doth  Thine  anger  smoke  against  the  sheep  of  Thy 
pasture? 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  give  unto  us  the 
it  increase  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity;  and  that  we 
may  obtain  that  which  Thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to 
love  that  which  Thou  dost  command;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Galatians  3  :  15-22 

BRETHREN,  I  speak  after  the  manner  of  men; 
Though  it  be  but  a  man's  covenant,  yet  if  it  be 
confirmed,  no  man  disannulleth,  or  addeth  thereto. 
Now  to  Abraham  and  his  seed  were  the  promises  made. 
He  saith  not,  And  to  seeds,  as  of  many;  but  as  of  one. 
And  to  thy  seed,  which  is  Christ.  And  this  I  say,  that 
the  covenant,  that  was  confirmed  before  of  God  in 
Christ,  the  law,  which  was  four  hundred  and  thirty 
years  after,  cannot  disannul,  that  it  should  make  the 
promise  of  none  effect.     For  if  the  inheritance  be  of  the 


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law,  it  is  no  more  of  promise:  but  God  gave  it  to  Abra- 
ham by  promise.  Wherefore  then  serveth  the  law? 
It  was  added  because  of  transgressions,  till  the  seed 
should  come  to  whom  the  promise  was  made;  and  it  was 
ordained  by  angels  in  the  hand  of  a  mediator.  Now  a 
mediator  is  not  a  mediator  of  one,  but  God  is  one.  Is 
the  law  then  against  the  promises  of  God?  God  forbid: 
for  if  there  had  been  a  law  given  which  could  have  given 
life,  verily  righteousness  should  have  been  by  the  law. 
But  the  scripture  hath  concluded  all  under  sin,  that  the 
promise  by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ  might  be  given  to  them 
that  believe. 

GRADUAL 

HAVE  respect,  O  Lord,  unto  Thy  covenant  :  O  let 
not  the  oppressed  return  ashamed, 
r.  Arise,  O  God,  plead  Thine  own  cause  :  And  forget 
not  the  voice  of  Thine  enemies. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  O  Lord  God  of  my  sal- 
vation :  I  have  cried  day  and  night  before  Thee.  Hal- 
lelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  10  :  23-37 

AND  he  turned  him  unto  his  disciples,  and  said 
iV  privately,  Blessed  are  the  eyes  which  see  the  things 
that  ye  see:  for  I  tell  you,  that  many  prophets  and  kings 
have  desired  to  see  those  things  which  ye  see,  and  have 
not  seen  them;  and  to  hear  those  things  which  ye  hear, 
and  have  not  heard  them.  And,  behold,  a  certain  law- 
yer stood  up,  and  tempted  him,  saying.  Master,  what 
shall  I  do  to  inherit  eternal  life?  He  said  unto  him, 
What  is  written  in  the  law?  how  readest  thou?  And  he 
answering  said.  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with 
all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
strength,  and  with  all  thy  mind;  and  thy  neighbour  as 
thyself.  And  he  said  unto  him.  Thou  hast  answered 
right:  this  do,  and  thou  shalt  live.  But  he,  willing  to 
justify  himself,  said  unto  Jesus.  And  who  is  my  neigh- 
bour?    And  Jesus  answering  said,  A  certain  man  went 


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down  from  Jerusalem  to  Jericho,  and  fell  among  thieves, 
which  stripped  him  of  his  raiment,  and  wounded  him, 
and  departed,  leaving  him  half  dead.  And  by  chance 
there  came  down  a  certain  priest  that  way:  and  when  he 
saw  him,  he  passed  by  on  the  other  side.  And  likewise 
a  Levite,  when  he  was  at  the  place,  came  and  looked 
on  him,  and  passed  by  on  the  other  side.  But  a  certain 
Samaritan,  as  he  journeyed,  came  where  he  was:  and 
when  he  saw  him,  he  had  compassion  on  him,  and  went 
to  him,  and  bound  up  his  wounds,  pouring  in  oil  and 
wine,  and  set  him  on  his  own  beast,  and  brought  him  to 
an  inn,  and  took  care  of  him.  And  on  the  morrow  when 
he  departed,  he  took  out  two  pence,  and  gave  them  to 
the  host,  and  said  unto  him,  Take  care  of  him;  and 
whatsoever  thou  spendest  more,  when  I  come  again,  I 
will  repay  thee.  Which  now  of  these  three,  thinkest 
thou,  was  neighbour  unto  him  that  fell  among  the 
thieves?  And  he  said,  He  that  showed  mercy  on  him. 
Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Go,  and  do  thou  likewise. 


Wfyz  jfourteentf)  Unwbap  after  {Ertmtp 

IXTROIT 

BEHOLD,  O  God  our  Shield  :  and  look  upon  the 
face  of  Thine  Anointed; 
For  a  day  in  Thy  courts  :  is  better  than  a  thousand. 
Ps.  How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,   O  Lord  of 
Hosts :My soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

KEEP,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  Church  with 
Thy  perpetual  mercy;  and,  because  the  frailty  of 
man  without  Thee  cannot  but  fall,  keep  us  ever  by  Thy 
help  from  all  things  hurtful,  and  lead  us  to  all  things 
profitable  to  our  salvation;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 


TRINITY  14o 

Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Galatians  5  :  10-24 

THIS  I  say  then,  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  ye  shall  not 
fulfil  the  lust  of  the  flesh.  For  the  flesh  lusteth 
against  the  Spirit,  and  the  Spirit  against  the  flesh:  and 
these  are  contrary  the  one  to  the  other:  so  that  ye  can- 
not do  the  things  that  ye  would.  But  if  ye  be  led  of  the 
Spirit,  ye  are  not  under  the  law.  Now  the  works  of  the 
flesh  are  manifest,  which  are  these;  Adultery,  fornica- 
tion, uncleanness,  lasciviousness,  idolatry,  witchcraft, 
hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath,  strife,  seditions, 
heresies,  envyings,  murders,  drunkenness,  revellings, 
and  such  like:  of  the  which  I  tell  you  before,  as  I  have 
also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do  such 
things  shall  not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God.  But  the 
fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  longsuffering, 
gentleness,  goodness,  faith,  meekness,  temperance: 
against  such  there  is  no  law.  And  they  that  are  Christ's 
have  crucified  the  flesh  with  the  affections  and  lusts. 

GRADUAL 

IT  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  :  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  man. 

V.  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  :  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  princes. 

Hallelujah.     Hallelujah.     V.  Lord  Thou  hast  been 
our  dwelling  place  :  in  all  generations.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  17  :  11-19 

AXD  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  went  to  Jerusalem,  that 
l\  he  passed  through  the  midst  of  Samaria  and  Gal- 
ilee. And  as  he  entered  into  a  certain  village,  there  met 
him  ten  men  that  were  lepers,  which  stood  afar  off:  and 
they  lifted  up  their  voices,  and  said,  Jesus,  Master,  have 
mercy  on  us.     And  when  he  saw  them,  he  said  unto 


146  TRINITY 

them,  Go  show  yourselves  unto  the  priests.  And  it 
came  to  pass,  that,  as  they  went,  they  were  cleansed. 
And  one  of  them,  when  he  saw  that  he  was  healed,  turned 
back,  and  with  a  loud  voice  glorified  God,  and  fell  down 
on  his  face  at  his  feet,  giving  him  thanks:  and  he  was  a 
Samaritan.  And  Jesus  answering  said.  Were  there  not 
ten  cleansed?  but  where  are  the  nine?  There  are  not 
found  that  returned  to  give  glory  to  God,  save  this 
stranger.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Arise,  go  thy  way:  thy 
faith  hath  made  thee  whole. 

Wfyt  Jftfteentf)  ismnbap  after  {Erimtp 

INTROIT 

BOW  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me  :  O  Thou,  my 
God,  save  Thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 
Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord  :  for  I  cry  unto  Thee 
daily. 

Ps.  Rejoice  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  :  for  unto  Thee, 
0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OLORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  Thy  continual  pity 
cleanse  and  defend  Thy  Church:  and  because  it 
cannot  continue  in  safety  without  Thy  succor,  preserve 
it  evermore  by  Thy  help  and  goodness:  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Galatians  5  :  ^5—6  :  10 

IF  we  live  in  the  Spirit,  let  us  also  walk  in  the  Spirit. 
Let  us  not  be  desirous  of  vain  glory,  provoking  one 
another,  envying  one  another.  Brethren,  if  a  man  be 
overtaken  in  a  fault,  ye  which  are  spiritual,  restore 
such  an  one  in  the  spirit  of  meekness:  considering  thy- 


TRINITY  14? 


self,  lest  thou  also  he  tempted.     Bear  ye  one  another's 

burdens,  and  so  fulfil  the  law  of  Christ.  For  if  a  man 
think  himself  to  he  something,  when  he  is  nothing,  he 

deceiveth  himself.  But  let  every  man  prove  his  own 
work,  and  then  shall  he  have  rejoicing  in  himself  alone, 
and  not  in  another.  For  every  man  shall  hear  his  own 
burden.  Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word  communi- 
cate unto  him  that  teacheth  in  all  good  things.  Be  not 
deceived;  God  is  not  mocked:  for  whatsoever  a  man 
soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap.  For  he  that  soweth  to 
his  flesh  shall  of  the  flesh  reap  corruption;  but  he  that 
soweth  to  the  Spirit  shall  of  the  Spirit  reap  life  everlast- 
ing. And  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well  doing:  for  in  due 
season  we  shall  reap,  if  we  faint  not.  As  we  have 
therefore  opportunity,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men,  es- 
pecially unto  them  who  are  of  the  household  of  faith. 

GRADUAL 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  :  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  Most  High. 
r.  To  show  forth  Thy  lovingkindness  in  the  morning  : 
and  Thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  O  God,  my  heart  is 
fixed  :  I  will  sing  and  give  praise,  ever  with  my  glory. 
Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  6  :  24-34 

NO  man  can  serve  two  masters:  for  either  he  will 
hate  the  one.  and  love  the  other;  or  else  he  will 
hold  to  the  one,  and  despise  the  other.  Ye  cannot  serve 
God  and  mammon.  Therefore  I  say  unto  you,  Take 
no  thought  for  your  life,  what  ye  shall  eat,  or  what  ye 
shall  drink;  nor  yet  for  your  body,  what  ye  shall  put  on. 
Is  not  the  life  more  than  meat,  and  the  body  than  rai- 
ment? Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air:  for  they  sow  not. 
neither  do  they  reap,  nor  gather  into  barns;  yet  your 
heavenly  Father  feedeth  them.  Are  ye  not  much 
better  than  they?     Which  of  you  by  taking  thought  can 


148 


TRINITY 


add  one  cubit  unto  his  stature?  And  why  take  ye 
thought  for  raiment?  Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field, 
how  they  grow;  they  toil  not,  neither  do  they  spin:  and 
yet  I  say  unto  you,  That  even  Solomon  in  all  his  glory 
was  not  arrayed  like  one  of  these.  Wherefore,  if  God 
so  clothe  the  grass  of  the  field,  which  to  day  is,  and  to- 
morrow is  cast  into  the  oven,  shall  he  not  much  more 
clothe  you,  O  ye  of  little  faith?  Therefore  take  no 
thought,  saying,  What  shall  we  eat?  or,  What  shall  we 
drink?  or,  Wherewithal  shall  we  be  clothed?  (For  after 
all  these  things  do  the  Gentiles  seek:)  for  your  heavenly 
Father  knoweth  that  ye  have  need  of  all  these  things. 
But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  his  righteous- 
ness; and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 
Take  therefore  no  thought  for  the  morrow:  for  the 
morrow  shall  take  thought  for  the  things  of  itself. 
Sufficient  unto  the  dav  is  the  evil  thereof. 


{Efje  imteentt)  gmnbap  after  Crtnitp 

IXTROIT 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord  :  for  I  cry  unto  Thee 
daily. 
For  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive  :  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Thee. 
Ps.  Bow  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me  :  for  I 
am  poor  and  needy. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


COLLECT 

LORD,  we  pray  Thee,  that  Thy  grace  may  always 
J  go  before  and  follow  after  us,  and  make  us  con- 
tinually to  be  given  to  all  good  works;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


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EPISTLE.     Ephesians  3  :  13-21 

WHEREFORE  I  desire  that  ye  faint  not  at  my 
tribulations  for  you,  which  is  your  glory.  For  this 
cause  I  bow  my- knees  unto  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  of  whom  the  whole  family  in  heaven  and  earth 
is  named,  that  he  would  grant  you,  according  to  the 
riches  of  his  glory,  to  be  strengthened  with  might  by  his 
Spirit  in  the  inner  man;  that  Christ  may  dwell  in  your 
hearts  by  faith;  that  ye,  being  rooted  and  grounded  in 
love,  may  be  able  to  comprehend  with  all  saints  what  is 
the  breadth,  and  length,  and  depth,  and  height;  and  to 
know  the  love  of  Christ,  which  passeth  knowledge,  that 
ye  might  be  filled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God.  Now  un- 
to him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly  above 
all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power  that 
worketh  in  us,  unto  him  be  glory  in  the  church  by  Christ 
Jesus  throughout  all  ages,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

GRADUAL 

THE  heathen  shall  fear  the  Xame  of  the  Lord  : 
and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  Thy  glory. 
V.  When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion  :  He  shall  ap- 
pear in  His  glory. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a 
new  song  :  for  He  hath  done  marvellous  things.  Halle- 
lujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  7  :  11-17 

A  XD  it  came  to  pass  the  day  after,  that  he  went  into 
±\.  a  city  called  Xain;  and  many  of  his  disciples  went 
with  him,  and  much  people.  Xow  when  he  came  nigh 
to  the  gate  of  the  city,  behold,  there  was  a  dead  man 
carried  out,  the  only  son  of  his  mother,  and  she  was  a 
widow:  and  much  people  of  the  city  was  with  her. 
And  when  the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had  compassion  on  her, 
and  said  unto  her,  Weep  not.  And  he  came  and  touched 
the  bier:  and  thev  that  bare  him  stood  still.     And  he 


loO  TRINITY 


said,  Young  man,  I  say  unto  thee,  Arise.  And  he  that 
was  dead  sat  up,  and  began  to  speak.  And  he  delivered 
him  to  his  mother.  And  there  came  a  fear  on  all:  and 
they  glorified  God,  saying,  That  a  great  prophet  is  risen 
up  among  us;  and,  That  God  hath  visited  his  people. 
And  this  rumour  of  him  went  forth  throughout  all 
Judaea,  and  throughout  all  the  region  round  about. 


tCfje  ^>efaenteentf)  ^>unbap  after  {Ertmtp 

IXTROIT 

RIGHTEOUS  art  Thou,  O  Lord  :  and  upright  are 
Thy  judgments. 
Deal  with  Thy  servant  :  according  to  Thy  mercy. 
Ps.  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way  :  who  walk  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

LORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  grant  Thy  people  grace,  to 
J  withstand  the  temptations  of  the  devil,  and  with 
pure  hearts  and  minds  to  follow  Thee,  the  only  God; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Ephesians  4  :  1-6 

I  THEREFORE,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech 
you  that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith 
ye  are  called,  with  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with 
longsufTering,  forbearing  one  another  in  love;  endeavour- 
ing to  keep  the  unity  of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace. 
There  is  one  body,  and  one  Spirit,  even  as  ye  are  called 
in  one  hope  of  your  calling;  one  Lord,  one  faith,  one 
baptism,  one  God  and  Father  of  all,  who  is  above  all, 
and  through  all,  and  in  you  all. 


TRINITY  151 


GRADUAL 

BLESSED  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  : 
and  the  people  whom  He  hath  chosen  for  His  own 
inheritance. 

r.  By  the  Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made  : 
and  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  month. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  I  love  the  Lord  :  be- 
cause He  hath  heard  my  voice  and  my  supplications. 
Hallelujah. 


GOSPEL.     Luke  14  :  1-11 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  went  into  the  house  of 
il  one  of  the  chief  Pharisees  to  eat  bread  on  the 
sabbath  day,  that  they  watched  him.  And,  behold, 
there  was  a  certain  man  before  him  which  had  the 
dropsy.  And  Jesus  answering  spake  unto  the  lawyers 
and  Pharisees,  saying,  Is  it  lawful  to  heal  on  the  sabbath 
day?  And  they  held  their  peace.  And  he  took  him, 
and  healed  him,  and  let  him  go;  and  answered  them, 
saying,  Which  of  you  shall  have  an  ass  or  an  ox  fallen 
into  a  pit,  and  will  not  straightway  pull  him  out  on  the 
sabbath  day?  And  they  could  not  answer  him  again  to 
these  things.  And  he  put  forth  a  parable  to  those  which 
were  bidden,  when  he  marked  how  they  chose  out  the 
chief  rooms;  saying  unto  them,  When  thou  art  bidden 
of  any  man  to  a  wedding,  sit  not  down  in  the  highest 
room;  lest  a  more  honourable  man  than  thou  be  bidden 
of  him;  and  he  that  bade  thee  and  him  come  and  say 
to  thee.  Give  this  man  place;  and  thou  begin  with 
shame  to  take  the  lowest  room.  But  when  thou  art 
bidden,  go  and  sit  down  in  the  lowest  room;  that  when 
he  that  bade  thee  cometh,  he  may  say  unto  thee.  Friend, 
go  up  higher:  then  shalt  thou  have  worship  in  the  pres- 
ence of  them  that  sit  at  meat  with  thee.  For  whoso- 
ever exalteth  himself  shall  be  abased;  and  he  that 
humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 


152 


TRIXITY 


£f)e  6igf)teentf)  ibun&ap  after  {Trinity 


and 


IXTROIT 

REWARD  them  that  wait  for  Thee,  O  Lord 
let  Thy  prophets  be  found  faithful. 
Hear  the  prayer  of  Thy  servants  :  and  of  Thy  people 
Israel. 

Ps.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me  :  Let  us  go 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  forasmuch  as  without  Thee  we  are  not  able 
to  please  Thee:  Mercifully  grant,  that  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  may  in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Corinthians  1  :  4-9 

ITHAXK  my  God  always  on  your  behalf,  for  the 
grace  of  God  which  is  given  you  by  Jesus  Christ; 
that  in  every  thing  ye  are  enriched  by  him,  in  all  utter- 
ance, and  in  all  knowledge;  even  as  the  testimony  of 
Christ  was  confirmed  in  you:  so  that  ye  come  behind  in 
no  gift;  waiting  for  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ: 
who  shall  also  confirm  you  unto  the  end,  that  ye  may 
be  blameless  in  the  day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  God 
is  faithful,  by  whom  ye  were  called  unto  the  fellowship 
of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


GRADUAL 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me  :  Let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

V.  Peace  be  within  thy  walls  :  and  prosperity  within 
thy  palaces. 

Hallelujah.     Hallelujah.     F.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all 
ye  nations  :  praise  Him,  all  ye  people.     Hallelujah. 


TRINITY  153 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  22  :  34-4G 

BUT  when  the  Pharisees  had  heard  that  he  had  put 
the  Sadducees  to  silence,  they  were  gathered  to- 
gether. Then  one  of  them,  which  was  a  lawyer,  asked 
him  a  question,  tempting  him,  and  saying,  Master, 
which  is  the  great  commandment  in  the  law?  Jesus 
said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with 
all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
mind.  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment. 
And  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbour  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments 
hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets.  While  the  Phari- 
sees were  gathered  together,  Jesus  asked  them,  saying. 
What  think  ye  of  Christ?  whose  son  is  he?  They  say 
unto  him,  The  son  of  David.  He  saith  unto  them,  How 
then  doth  David  in  spirit  call  him  Lord,  saying,  The 
Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand,  till 
I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool?  If  David  then  call 
him  Lord,  how  is  he  his  son?  And  no  man  was  able  to 
answer  him  a  word,  neither  durst  any  man  from  that 
day  forth  ask  him  any  more  questions 

&f)e  Jltneteentf)  isumbap  after  Crimtp 

IXTROIT 

SAY  unto  my  soul,  I  am  thy  salvation  :  The  righteous 
cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth. 
He  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles  :  He  is 
their  God  forever  and  ever. 

Ps.     Give  ear,  O  My  people,  to  My  law  :  incline 
your  ears  to  the  words  of  My  mouth. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  most  Merciful   God,  of  Thy 
bountiful   goodness   keep   us,    we   beseech   Thee, 
from  all  things  that  may  hurt  us;  that  we,  being  ready, 


lo4  TRIXITY 


both  in  body  and  soul,  may  cheerfully  accomplish  those 
things  that  Thou  wonkiest  have  done;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Ephesians  4  :  22-28 

THAT  ye  put  off  concerning  the  former  conversa- 
tion the  old  man,  which  is  corrupt  according  to  the 
deceitful  lusts:  and  be  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your 
mind;  and  that  ye  put  on  the  new  man.  which  after  God 
is  created  in  righteousness  and  true  holiness.  Where- 
fore putting  away  lying,  speak  every  man  truth  with  his 
neighbour;  for  we  are  members  one  of  another.  Be  ye 
angry,  and  sin  not :  let  not  the  sun  go  down  upon  your 
wrath;  neither  give  place  to  the  devil.  Let  him  that 
stole  steal  no  more;  but  rather  let  him  labour,  working 
with  his  hands,  the  thing  which  is  good,  that  he  may 
have  to  give  to  him  that  needeth. 

GRADUAL 

LET  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  Thee  as  incense  : 
J  and  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sac- 
rifice. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah,  r.  The  right  hand  of  the 
L.ord  is  exalted  :  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth 
valiantly.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  9  :  1-8 

A  XD  he  entered  into  a  ship,  and  passed  over,  and 
il  came  into  his  own  city.  And.  behold,  they 
brought  to  him  a  man  sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a  bed; 
and  Jesus  seeing  their  faith  said  unto  the  sick  of  the 
palsy;  Son,  be  of  good  cheer;  thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee. 
And,  behold,  certain  of  the  scribes  said  within  them- 
selves, This  man  blasphemeth.  And  Jesus  knowing 
their  thoughts  said,  Wherefore  think  ye  evil  in  your 


TRINITY  155 

hearts?  For  whether  is  easier,  to  say.  Thy  sins  be  for- 
given thee;  or  to  say.  Arise,  and  walk?  Hut  that  ye  may 
know  that  the  Son  of  man  hath  power  on  earth  to  for- 
give sins,  (then  saith  he  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy,)  Arise, 
take  up  thy  bed,  and  go  unto  thine  house.  And  lie 
arose,  and  departed  to  his  house.  Hut  when  the  multi- 
tudes saw  it,  they  marvelled,  and  glorified  God,  which 
had  given  such  power  unto  men. 

Zi)t  Etocnttetf)  gumbap  after  Zvinitv 

IXTROIT 

THE  Lord  our  God  is  righteous  in  all  His  works 
which  He  doeth  :  for  we  obeyed  not  His  voice. 
Give  glory  to  Thy  Name.  O  Lord  :  and  deal  with  us 
according  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercies. 

Ps.     Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  : 
in  the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holiness. 
Glory  he  to  the  Father*  etc. 

COLLECT 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Merciful  Lord,  to  Thy 
faithful  people  pardon  and  peace,  that  they  may 
be  cleansed  from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  Thee  with  a 
quiet  mind;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Ephesians  5  :  15-21 

SEE  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly,  not  as  fools, 
but  as  wise,  redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days 
are  evil.  Wherefore  be  ye  not  unwise,  but  understand- 
ing what  the  will  of  the  Lord  is.  And  be  not  drunk 
with  wine,  wherein  is  excess;  but  be  filled  with  the 
Spirit;  speaking  to  yourselves  in  psalms  and  hymns 
and  spiritual  songs,  singing  and  making  melody  in 
your  heart  to  the  Lord;  giving  thanks  always  for  all 


156  TRINITY 

things  unto  God  and  the  Father  in  the  name  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ;  submitting  yourselves  one  to  an- 
other in  the  fear  of  God. 

GRADUAL 

THE  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord  :  and  Thou 
givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 
V.  Thou   openest  Thine    hand   :   and   satisfiest   the 
desire  of  every  living  thing. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  O  give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord;  call  upon  His  Name  :  make  known  His  deeds 
among  the  people.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.  Matthew  22  : 1-14 
AND  Jesus  answered  and  spake  unto  them  again  by 
l\.  parables,  and  said,  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like 
unto  a  certain  king,  which  made  a  marriage  for  his  son, 
and  sent  forth  his  servants  to  call  them  that  were  bidden 
to  the  wedding:  and  they  would  not  come.  Again,  he 
sent  forth  other  servants,  saying,  Tell  them  which  are 
bidden,  Behold,  I  have  prepared  my  dinner:  my  oxen 
and  my  fatlings  are  killed,  and  all  things  are  ready: 
come  unto  the  marriage.  But  they  made  light  of  it, 
and  went  their  ways,  one  to  his  farm,  another  to  his 
merchandise:  and  the  remnant  took  his  servants,  and 
entreated  them  spitefully,  and  slew  them.  But  when 
the  king  heard  thereof,  he  was  wroth :  and  he  sent  forth 
his  armies,  and  destroyed  those  murderers,  and  burned 
up  their  city.  Then  saith  he  to  his  servants,  The  wed- 
ding is  ready,  but  they  which  were  bidden  were  not 
worthy.  Go  ye  therefore  into  the  highways,  and  as 
many  as  ye  shall  find,  bid  to  the  marriage.  So  those 
servants  wrent  out  into  the  highways,  and  gathered  to- 
gether all  as  many  as  they  found,  both  bad  and  good: 
and  the  wedding  was  furnished  with  guests.  And  wThen 
the  king  came  in  to  see  the  guests,  he  saw  there  a  man 
which  had  not  on  a  wedding  garment :  and  he  saith  unto 


TRINITY  157 

him,  Friend,  how  earnest  thou  in  hither  not  having  a 
wedding  garment?  And  he  was  speechless.  Then  said 
the  king  to  the  servants.  Bind  him  hand  and  foot,  and 
take  him  away,  and  east  him  into  outer  darkness;  there 
shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  For  many  are 
called,  but  few  are  chosen. 

Zi)t  ^toentp=ftrfit  fetmbap  after  £rtmtp 

IXTROIT 

THE  whole  world  is  in  Thy  power,  O  Lord,  King 
Almighty  :  there  is  no  man  that  can  gainsay  Thee. 
For  Thou  hast  made  heaven  and  earth,  and  all  the 
wondrous  things  under  the  heaven  :  Thou  art  Lord  of  all. 
Ps.  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way  :  who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

LORD,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  Thy  household, 
J  the  Church,  in  continual  godliness;  that  through 
Thy  protection  it  may  be  free  from  all  adversities,  and 
devoutly  given  to  serve  Thee  in  good  works,  to  the 
glory  of  Thy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Ephesians  6  :  10-17 

FINALLY,  my  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and 
in  the  power  of  his  might.  Put  on  the  whole  ar- 
mour of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to  stand  against  the 
wiles  of  the  devil.  For  we  wrestle  not  against  flesh  and 
blood,  but  against  principalities,  against  powers,  against 
the  rulers  of  the  darkness  of  this  world,  against  spiritual 
wickedness  in  high  places.  Wherefore  take  unto  you 
the  whole,  armour  of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to  with- 
stand in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done  all,  to  stand. 


158  TRINITY 


Stand  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about  with 
truth,  and  having  on  the  breastplate  of  righteousness; 
and  your  feet  shod  with  the  preparation  of  the  gospel 
of  peace;  above  all,  taking  the  shield  of  faith,  wherewith 
ye  shall  be  able  to  quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the 
wicked.  And  take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the 
sword  of  the  Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God. 

GRADUAL 

LORD,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling  place  :  in   all 
J  generations. 

V.  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth  or  ever 
Thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world  :  even  from 
everlasting  to  everlastirfg,  Thou  art  God. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  They  that  trust  in  the 
Lord  shall  be  as  Mount  Zion  :  which  cannot  be  re- 
moved, but  abideth  forever.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.  John  4  :  46-54 
AND  there  was  a  certain  nobleman,  whose  son  was 
iV  sick  at  Capernaum.  When  he  heard  that  Jesus 
was  come  out  of  Judsea  into  Galilee,  he  went  unto  him, 
and  besought  him  that  he  would  come  down,  and  heal 
his  son:  for  he  was  at  the  point  of  death.  Then  said 
Jesus  unto  him,  Except  ye  see  signs  and  wonders,  ye 
will  not  believe.  The  nobleman  saith  unto  him,  Sir, 
come  down  ere  my  child  die.  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Go 
thy  way;  thy  son  liveth.  And  the  man  believed  the 
word  that  Jesus  had  spoken  unto  him,  and  he  went  his 
way.  And  as  he  was  now  going  down,  his  servants  met 
him,  and  told  him,  saying,  Thy  son  liveth.  Then  en- 
quired he  of  them  the  hour  when  he  began  to  amend. 
And  they  said  unto  him,  Yesterday  at  the  seventh  hour 
the  fever  left  him.  So  the  father  knew  that  it  was  at  the 
same  hour,  in  the  which  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thy  son 
liveth:  and  himself  believed,  and  his  whole  house. 
This  is  again  the  second  miracle  that  Jesus  did,  when 
he  was  come  out  of  Judaea  into  Galilee. 


TRINITY  159 


{Kfje  {£toentp=3ccoub  ^>unbaj>  after  {Etinitp 

IXTROIT 

IF  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities  :  ()  Lord, 
who  shall  stand? 

But    there   is   forgiveriess   with    Thee   :    that    Thou 
niayest  be  feared,  O  God  of  Israel. 

Ps.  Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord  :  Lord,  hear  my  voice. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OGOD,  our  Refuge  and  Strength,  Who  art  the 
Author  of  all  godliness:  Be  ready,  we  beseech 
Thee,  to  hear  the  devout  prayers  of  Thy  Church;  and 
grant  that  those  things  which  we  ask  faithfully,  we  may 
obtain  effectually;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Philippians  1  :  3-11 

I  THANK  my  God  upon  every  remembrance  of  you, 
always  in  every  prayer  of  mine  for  you  all  making 
request  with  joy,  for  your  fellowship  in  the  gospel  from 
the  first  day  until  now;  being  confident  of  this  very 
thing,  that  he  which  hath  begun  a  good  work  in  you 
will  perform  it  until  the  day  of  Jesus  Christ:  even  as  it 
is  meet  for  me  to  think  this  of  you  all,  because  I  have 
you  in  my  heart;  inasmuch  as  both  in  my  bonds,  and 
in  the  defence  and  confirmation  of  the  gospel,  ye  all  are 
partakers  of  my  grace.  For  God  is  my  record,  how 
greatly  I  long  after  you  all  in  the  bowels  of  Jesus  Christ. 
And  this  I  pray,  that  your  love  may  abound  yet  more 
and  more  in  knowledge  and  in  all  judgment;  that  ye  may 
approve  things  that  are  excellent;  that  ye  may  be  sin- 
cere and  without  offence  till  the  day  of  Christ;  being 
filled  with  the  fruits  of  righteousness,  which  are  by 
Jesus  Christ,  unto  the  glory  and  praise  of  God. 


160  TRINITY 


GRADUAL 

BEHOLD  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  :  for 
brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity! 
V.  The  Lord  commanded    blessing  :  even  life  for 
evermore. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul.  While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord  :  I  will  sing 
praises  unto  my  God.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  18  :  23-35 

THEREFORE  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven  likened 
unto  a  certain  king,  which  would  take  account  of 
his  servants.  And  when  he  had  begun  to  reckon,  one 
was  brought  unto  him,  which  owed  him  ten  thousand 
talents.  But  forasmuch  as  he  had  not  to  pay,  his  lord 
commanded  him  to  be  sold,  and  his  wife,  and  children, 
and  all  that  he  had,  and  payment  to  be  made.  The 
servant  therefore  fell  down,  and  worshipped  him,  saying, 
Lord,  have  patience  with  me,  and  I  will  pay  thee  all. 
Then  the  lord  of  that  servant  was  moved  with  com- 
passion, and  loosed  him,  and  forgave  him  the  debt. 
But  the  same  servant  went  out,  and  found  one  of  his 
fellowservants,  which  owed  him  an  hundred  pence:  and 
he  laid  hands  on  him,  and  took  him  by  the  throat,  say- 
ing, Pay  me  that  thou  owest.  And  his  fellowservant 
fell  down  at  his  feet,  and  besought  him,  saying,  Have 
patience  with  me,  and  I  will  pay  thee  all.  And  he 
would  not:  but  went  and  cast  him  into  prison,  till  he 
should  pay  the  debt.  So  when  his  fellowservants  saw 
what  was  done,  they  were  very  sorry,  and  came  and  told 
unto  their  lord  all  that  was  done.  Then  his  lord,  after 
that  he  had  called  him,  said  unto  him,  O  thou  wicked 
servant,  I  forgave  thee  all  that  debt,  because  thou  de- 
siredst  me :  shouldest  not  thou  also  have  had  compassion 
on  thy  fellowservant,  even  as  I  had  pity  on  thee?  And 
his  lord  was  wroth,  and  delivered  him  to  the  tor- 
mentors, till  he  should  pay  all  that  was  due  unto  him. 


TRINITY  161 


So  likewise  shall  my  heavenly  Father  do  also  unto  you. 
if  ye  from  your  hearts  forgive  not  every  one  his  brother 
their  trespasses. 

{Tt)c  Ctoentp=tf)irti  ismnbap  after  {Ertmtp 

IXTROIT 

I  KNOW  the  thoughts  that  I  think  toward  you,  saith 
the  Lord  :  thoughts  of  peace,  and  not  of  evil. 
Then  shall  ye  call  upon  Me,  and  pray  unto  Me,  and 
I  will  hearken  unto  you  :  and  I  will  turn  your  captivity, 
and  gather  you  from  all  nations  and  from  all  places. 

Ps.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  Thy  land  : 
Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT^ 
ABSOLVE,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  people 
1~\  from  their  offences;  that  from  the  bonds  of  our 
sins  which,  by  reason  of  our  frailty,  we  have  brought 
upon  us,  we  may  be  delivered  by  Thy  bountiful  good- 
ness; through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Philippians  3  :  17-21 

BRETHREN,  be  followers  together  of  me,  and  mark 
them  which  walk  so  as  ye  have  us  for  an  ensample. 
(For  many  walk,  of  whom  I  have  told  you  often,  and 
now  tell  you  even  weeping,  that  they  are  the  enemies  of 
the  cross  of  Christ;  whose  end  is  destruction,  whose 
God  is  their  belly,  and  whose  glory  is  in  their  shame, 
who  mind  earthly  things.)  For  our  conversation  is  in 
heaven;  from  whence  also  we  look  for  the  Saviour,  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  who  shall  change  our  vile  body,  that 
it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto  his  glorious  body,  accord- 
ing to  the  working  whereby  he  is  able  even  to  subdue 
all  things  unto  himself. 


162  TRINITY 


GRADUAL 

THOU  hast  saved  us  from  our  enemies  :  and  hast 
put  them  to  shame  that  hated  us. 
V.  In  God  we  boast  all  the  day  long  :  and  praise  Thy 
Name  forever. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Ye  that  .fear  the  Lord, 
trust  in  the  Lord  :  He  is  their.  Help  and  their  Shield. 
Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  22  :  15-22 

THEN  went  the  Pharisees,  and  took  counsel  how  they 
might  entangle  him  in  his  talk.  And  they  sent 
out  unto  him  their  disciples  with  the  Herodians,  saying, 
Master,  we  know  that  thou  art  true,  and  teachest  the 
way  of  God  in  truth,  neither  carest  thou  for  any  man: 
for  thou  regardest  not  the  person  of  men.  Tell  us 
therefore,  What  thinkest  thou?  Is  it  lawful  to  give 
tribute  unto  Caesar,  or  not?  But  Jesus  perceived  their 
wickedness,  and  said,  Why  tempt  ye  me,  ye  hypocrites? 
Show  me  the  tribute  money.  And  they  brought  unto 
him  a  penny.  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Whose  is  this 
image  and  superscription?  They  say  unto  him,  Caesar's. 
Then  saith  he  unto  them,  Render  therefore  unto  Caesar 
the  things  which  are  Caesar's;  and  unto  God  the  things 
that  are  God's.  When  they  had  heard  these  words,  they 
marvelled,  and  left  him,  and  went  their  way. 

W$t  ^toentj)=fourtf)  Hmttbap  after  ©rimtp 

IXTROIT 

OCOME,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down  I  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 
For  He  is  our  God  :  and  we  are  the  people  of  His 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

Ps.  O  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  let  us  make 
a  joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


TRINITY  163 


COLLECT 

STIR  up,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  wills  of  Thy 
faithful  people;  that  they,  plenteously  bringing 
forth  the  fruit  of  good  works,  may  of  Thee  be  plen- 
teously rewarded;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Colossians  1  :  9-14 

FOR  this  cause  we  also,  since  the  day  we  heard  it,  do 
not  cease  to  pray  for  you,  and  to  desire  that  ye 
might  be  filled  with  the  knowledge  of  his  will  in  all 
wisdom  and  spiritual  understanding;  that  ye  might 
walk  worthy  of  the  Lord  unto  all  pleasing,  being  fruitful 
in  every  good  work,  and  increasing  in  the  knowledge  of 
God;  strengthened  with  all  might,  according  to  his 
glorious  power,  unto  all  patience  and  longsufTering  with 
joyfulness;  giving  thanks  unto  the  Father,  which  hath 
made  us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the 
saints  in  light:  who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power  of 
darkness,  and  hath  translated  us  into  the  kingdom  of  his 
dear  Son:  in  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his 
blood,  even  the  forgiveness  of  sins. 

GRADUAL 

BLESSED  is  the  man :  that  walketh  not  in  the  coun- 
sel of  the  ungodly. 
V.  His  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  :  and  in  His 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah,  r.  He  shall  call  upon  Me 
and  I  will  answerhim  :  with  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him 
and  show  him  My  salvation.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  9  :  18-26 

WHILE  he  spake  these  things  unto  them,  behold, 
there  came  a  certain  ruler,  and  worshipped  him, 
saying,  My  daughter  is  even  now  dead :    but  come  and 


164  TRINITY 

lay  thy  hand  upon  her,  and  she  shall  live.  And  Jesus 
arose,  and  followed  him,  and  so  did  his  disciples.  And, 
behold,  a  woman,  which  was  diseased  with  an  issue  of 
blood  twelve  years,  came  behind  him,  and  touched  the 
hem  of  his  garment:  for  she  said  within  herself,  If  I 
may  but  touch  his  garment,  I  shall  be  whole.  But 
Jesus  turned  him  about,  and  when  he  saw  her,  he  said, 
Daughter,  be  of  good  comfort;  thy  faith  hath  made 
thee  whole.  And  the  woman  was  made  whole  from 
that  hour.  And  when  Jesus  came  into  the  ruler's 
house,  and  saw  the  minstrels,  and  the  people  making  a 
noise,  he  said  unto  them,  Give  place :  for  the  maid  is  not 
dead,  but  sleepeth.  And  they  laughed  him  to  scorn. 
But  when  the  people  were  put  forth,  he  went  in,  and 
took  her  by  the  hand,  and  the  maid  arose.  And  the 
fame  hereof  went  abroad  into  all  that  land. 


©be  {Ktoentp=fifti)  ^unbap  after  QTrinttp 

IXTROIT 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble  : 
deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  mine  enemies,  and 
from  them  that  persecute  me. 

Let  me  not  be  ashamed,  O  Lord  I  for  I  have  called 
upon  Thee. 

Ps.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust :  let  me  never 
be  ashamed. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  Thee,  show  Thy 
iV  mercy  unto  Thy  humble  servants,  that  we  who 
put  no  trust  in  our  own  merits  may  not  be  dealt  with 
after  the  severity  of  Thy  judgment,  but  according  to 
Thy  mercy;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 


TRINITY  16o 

Who  liyeth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Thessalonians  4  :  13-18 

BUT  I  would  not  have  you  to  be  ignorant,  brethren, 
concerning  them  which  are  asleep,  that  ye  sorrow 
not,  even  as  others  which  have  no  hope.  For  if  we 
believe  that  Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  even  so  them 
also  which  sleep  in  Jesus  will  God  bring  with  him. 
For  this  we  say  unto  you  by  the  word  of  the  Lord,  that 
we  which  are  alive  and  remain  unto  the  coming  of  the 
Lord  shall  not  prevent  them  which  are  asleep.  For  the 
Lord  himself  shall  descend  from  heaven  with  a  shout, 
with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the  trump  of 
God:  and  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise  first:  then  we 
which  are  alive  and  remain  shall  be  caught  up  to- 
gether with  them  in  the  clouds,  to  meet  the  Lord  in  the 
air:  and  so  shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord.  Wherefore 
comfort  one  another  with  these  words. 

GRADUAL 

I  WILL  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  Refuge  and  my 
Fortress  :  my  God,  in  Him  will  I  trust, 
r.  His  truth  :  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 
Hallelujah.      Hallelujah.      V.  He    that   dwelleth   in 
the  secret  place  of  the  Most  High  :  shall  abide  under 
the  shadow  of  the  Almighty.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  24  :  15-28 

WHEN  ye  therefore  shall  see  the  abomination  of 
desolation,  spoken  of  by  Daniel  the  prophet, 
stand  in  the  holy  place,  (whoso  readeth,  let  him  under- 
stand: then  let  them  which  be  in  Judaea  flee  into  the 
mountains:  let  him  which  is  on  the  housetop  not  come 
down  to  take  any  thing  out  of  his  house:  neither  let 
him  which  is  in  the  field  return  back  to  take  his  clothes. 


166  TRINITY 


And  woe  unto  them  that  are  with  child,  and  to  them 
that  give  suck  in  those  days !  But  pray  ye  that  your 
flight  be  not  in  the  winter,  neither  on  the  sabbath  day: 
for  then  shall  be  great  tribulation,  such  as  was  not  since 
the  beginning  of  the  world  to  this  time,  no,  nor  ever  shall 
be.  And  except  those  days  should  be  shortened,  there 
should  no  flesh  be  saved:  but  for  the  elect's  sake  those 
days  shall  be  shortened.  Then  if  any  man  shall  say 
unto  you,  Lo,  here  is  Christ,  or  there;  believe  it  not. 
For  there  shall  arise  false  Christs,  and  false  prophets, 
and  shall  show  great  signs  and  wonders;  insomuch  that, 
if  it  were  possible,  they  shall  deceive  the  very  elect. 
Behold,  I  have  told  you  before.  Wherefore  if  they  shall 
say  unto  you,  Behold,  he  is  in  the  desert;  go  not  forth: 
behold,  he  is  in  the  secret  chambers;  believe  it  not. 
For  as  the  lightning  cometh  out  of  the  east,  and  shineth 
even  unto  the  west;  so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son 
of  man  be.  For  wheresoever  the  carcase  is,  there  will 
the  eagles  be  gathered  together. 


Zi)t  Ctoentp=£txtf)  gmnbap  after  ^rmttp 

IXTROIT 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  by  Thy  Name  :  and  judge  me  by 
Thy  strength. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  God  :  give  ear  to  the  words  of  my 
mouth. 

Ps.  He  shall  reward  evil  to  mine  enemies  I  cut  them 
off  in  Thy  truth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


COLLECT 

GOD,  so  rule  and  govern  our  hearts  and  minds  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  being  ever  mindful  of  the 
end  of  all  things,  and  the  day  of  Thy  just  judgment,  we 
may  be  stirred  up  to  holiness  of  living  here,  and  dwell 


o 


TRINITY 


16- 


with  Thee  forever  hereafter;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE,     i  Peter  3  :  3-14 

KNOWING  this  first,  that  there  shall  come  in  the 
last  days  scoffers,  walking  after  their  own  lusts,  and 
saying.  Where  is  the  promise  of  his  coming?  for  since 
the  fathers  fell  asleep,  all  things  continue  as  they  were 
from  the  beginning  of  the  creation.  For  this  they  will- 
ingly are  ignorant  of,  that  by  the  word  of  God  the  heav- 
ens were  of  old,  and  the  earth  standing  out  of  the  water 
and  in  the  water:  whereby  the  world  that  then  was, 
being  overflowed  with  water,  perished:  but  the  heavens 
and  the  earth,  which  are  now.  by  the  same  word  are 
kept  in  store,  reserved  unto  fire  against  the  day  of  judg- 
ment and  perdition  of  ungodly  men.  But.  beloved,  be 
not  ignorant  of  this  one  thing,  that  one  day  is  with  the 
Lord  as  a  thousand  years,  and  a  thousand  years  as  one 
day.  The  Lord  is  not  slack  concerning  his  promise,  as 
some  men  count  slackness:  but  is  longsuffering  to  up- 
ward, not*  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all 
should  come  to  repentance.  But  the  day  of  the  Lord 
will  come  as  a  thief  in  the  night:  in  the  which  the 
heavens  shall  pass  away  with  a  great  noise,  and  the 
elements  shall  melt  with  fervent  heat,  the  earth  also 
and  the  works  that  are  therein  shall  be  burned  up.  See- 
ing then  that  all  these  things  shall  be  dissolved,  what 
manner  of  persons  ought  ye  to  be  in  all  holy  conversa- 
tion and  godliness,  looking  for  and  hasting  unto  the 
coming  of  the  day  of  God,  wherein  the  heavens  being  on 
fire  shall  be  dissolved,  and  the  elements  shall  melt  with 
fervent  heat?  Nevertheless  we,  according  to  his  prom- 
ise, look  for  new  heavens  and  a  new  earth,  wherein 
dwelleth  righteousness.  Wherefore,  beloved,  seeing 
that  ye  look  for  such  things,  be  diligent  that  ye  may 
be  found  of  him  in  peace,  without  spot,  and  blameless. 


168  TRINITY 


Or, 

2  Thessalonians  1  :  3-10 

WE  are  bound  to  thank  God  always  for  you, 
brethren,  as  it  is  meet,  because  that  your  faith 
groweth  exceedingly,  and  the  charity  of  every  one 
of  you  all  toward  each  other  aboundeth;  so  that  we  our- 
selves glory  in  you  in  the  churches  of  God  for  your 
patience  and  faith  in  all  your  persecutions  and  tribula- 
tions that  ye  endure :  which  is  a  manifest  token  of  the 
righteous  judgment  of  God,  that  ye  may  be  counted 
worthy  of  the  kingdom  of  God,  for  which  ye  also  sutler: 
seeing  it  is  a  righteous  thing  with  God  to  recompense 
tribulation  to  them  that  trouble  you;  and  to  you  who  are 
troubled  rest  wnth  us,  when  the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  re- 
vealed from  heaven  with  his  mighty  angels,  in  flaming 
fire  taking  vengeance  on  them  that  know  not  God,  and 
that  obey  not  the  gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ :  who 
shall  be  punished  with  everlasting  destruction  from  the 
presence  of  the  Lord,  and  from  the  glory  of  his  power; 
when  he  shall  come  to  be  glorified  in  his  saints,  and  to  be 
admired  in  all  them  that  believe  (because  our  testimony 
among  you  was  believed)  in  that  day. 

GRADUAL 

WHO  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  :  or 
who  shall  stand  in  His  holy  place? 
V.  He  that  hath  clean  hands  and  a  pure  heart  :  He 
shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Fear  not,  for  I  have 
redeemed  thee :  I  have  called  thee  by  thy  name;  thou  art 
Mine.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  25  •:  31-46 

WHEN  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  his  glory,  and 
all  the  holy  angels  with  him,  then  shall  he  sit 
upon  the  throne  of  his  glory:  and  before  him  shall  be 


TRINITY 


169 


gathered  all  nations:  and  he  shall  separate  them  one 
from  another,  as  a  shepherd  divideth  his  sheep  from  the 
goats:  and  he  shall  set  the  sheep  on  his  right  hand,  but 
the  goats  on  the  left.  Then  shall  the  King  say  unto  them 
on  his  right  hand.  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  in- 
herit the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation 
of  the  world:  for  I  was  an  hungered,  and  ye  gave  me 
meat:  I  was  thirsty,  and  ye  gave  me  drink:  I  was  a 
stranger,  and  ye  took  me  in:  naked,  and  ye  clothed  me: 
I  was  sick,  and  ye  visited  me:  I  was  in  prison,  and  ye 
came  unto  me.  Then  shall  the  righteous  answer  him, 
saying,  Lord,  when  saw  we  thee  an  hungered,  and  fed 
thee?  or  thirsty,  and  gave  thee  drink?  when  saw  we  thee 
a  stranger,  and  took  thee  in?  or  naked,  and  clothed 
thee?  or  when  saw  we  thee  sick,  or  in  prison,  and  came 
unto  thee?  And  the  King  shall  answer  and  say  unto 
them.  Verily  I  say  unto  you.  Inasmuch  as  ye  have  done 
it  unto  one  of  the  least  of  these  my  brethren,  ye  have 
done  it  unto  me.  Then  shall  he  say  also  unto  them  on 
the  left  hand.  Depart  from  me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlast- 
ing fire,  prepared  for  the  devil  and  his  angels:  for  I  was 
an  hungered,  and  ye  gave  me  no  meat:  I  was  thirsty, 
and  ye  gave  me  no  drink:  I  was  a  stranger,  and  ye  took 
me  not  in:  naked,  and  ye  clothed  me  not:  sick,  and  in 
prison,  and  ye  visited  me  not.  Then  shall  they  also  an- 
swer him,  saying,  Lord,  when  saw  we  thee  an  hungered, 
or  athirst,  or  a  stranger,  or  naked,  or  sick,  or  in  prison, 
and  did  not  minister  unto  thee?  Then  shall  he  answer 
them,  saying.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Inasmuch  as  ye  did 
it  not  to  one  of  the  least  of  these,  ye  did  it  not  to  me. 
And  these  shall  go  away  into  everlasting  punishment : 
but  the  righteous  into  life  eternal. 


170  TRINITY 


tEJje  ®toentp=sebentf)  ^>unbap  after  QTrtmtp 

1f  The  Introit,  Collect,  Epistle,  Gradual  and  Gospel   here  following 
shall  be  used  the  last  Sunday  after  trinity  of  each  year. 

INTROIT 

I  AM  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the  end- 
ing :  which  is,  and  which  was,  and  which  is  to  come, 
the  Almighty. 

Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men,  and  He 
will  dwell  with  them  :  and  they  shall  be  His  people,  and 
God  Himself  shall  be  with  them,  and  be  their  God. 

Ps.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates;  and  be  ye  lift 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors  :  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall 
come  in. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 
ABSOLVE,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  people 
jljL  from  their  offences;  that  from  the  bonds  of  our 
sins  which,  by  reason  of  our  frailty,  we  have  brought 
upon  us,  we  may  be  delivered  by  Thy  bountiful  good- 
ness; through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Thessalonians  5:1-11 

BUT  of  the  times  and  the  seasons,  brethren,  ye  have 
no  need  that  I  write  unto  you.  For  yourselves 
know  perfectly  that  the  day  of  the  Lord  so  cometh  as  a 
thief  in  the  night.  For  when  they  shall  say,  Peace  and 
safety;  then  sudden  destruction  cometh  upon  them,  as 
travail  upon  a  woman  with  child;  and  they  shall  not 
escape.  But  ye,  brethren,  are  not  in  darkness,  that 
that  day  should  overtake  you  as  a  thief.  Ye  are  all  the 
children  of  light,  and  the  children  of  the  day:  we  are  not 
of  the  night,  nor  of  darkness.  Therefore  let  us  not 
sleep,  as  do  others;  but  let  us  watch  and  be  sober.     For 


TRIM  IV 


171 


they  that  sleep  sleep  in  the  night;  and  they  that  be 
drunken  are  drunken  in  the  night.  But  let  us,  who  are 
of  the  day,  be  sober,  putting  on  the  breastplate  of  faith 
and  love;  and  for  an  helmet,  the  hope  of  salvation.  F<  >r 
God  hath  not  appointed  us  to  wrath,  but  to  obtain  sal- 
vation by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  died  for  us,  that, 
whether  we  wake  or  sleep,  we  should  live  together  with 
him.  Wherefore  comfort  yourselves  together,  and  edify 
one  another,  even  as  also  ye  do. 

GRADUAL 

I  AM  the  Light  of  the  world  :  he  that  followeth  Me 
shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have  the  light  of 
life. 

V.  The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come,  and  let  him 
that  heareth  say,  Come  land  let  him  that  is  athirst  come. 
Hallelujah.     Hallelujah.     V.  Even  so,  come  :  Lord 
Jesus.     Hallelujah. 


GOSPEL.     Matthew  25  : 1-13 

THEN  shall  the  kingdom  of  heaven  be  likened  unto 
ten  virgins,  which  took  their  lamps,  and  went  forth 
to  meet  the  bridegroom.  And  five  of  them  were  wise, 
and  five  were  foolish.  They  that  were  foolish  took  their 
lamps,  and  took  no  oil  with  them :  but  the  wise  took  oil 
in  their  vessels  with  their  lamps.  While  the  bridegroom 
tarried,  they  all  slumbered  and  slept.  And  at  midnight 
there  was  a  cry  made,  Behold,  the  bridegroom  cometh ; 
go  ye  out  to  meet  him.  Then  all  those  virgins  arose, 
and  trimmed  their  lamps.  And  the  foolish  said  unto 
the  wise,  Give  us  of  your  oil:  for  our  lamps  are  gone  out. 
But  the  wise  answered,  saying,  Not  so;  lest  there  be  not 
enough  for  us  and  you:  but  go  ye  rather  to  them  that 
sell,  and  buy  for  yourselves.  And  while  they  went  to 
buy,  the  bridegroom  came;  and  they  that  were  ready 
went  in  with  him  to  the  marriage:  and  the  door  was 
shut.     Afterward  came  also  the  other  virgins,  saying, 


172  APOSTLES'   DAYS 


Lord,  Lord,  open  to  us.  But  he  answered  and  said, 
Verily  I  say  unto  you,  I  know  you  not.  Watch  there- 
fore, for  ye  know  neither  the  day  nor  the  hour  wherein 
the  Son  of  man  cometh. 


gpogtleg'  Bap* 

IXTROIT 

I  KNOW  Whom  I  have  believed  :  and  am  persuaded 
that  He  is  able  to  keep  that  which  I  have  committed 
unto  Him  against  that  day. 

There  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  righteousness  : 
which  the  Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  shall  give  me. 

Ps.  O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me  and  known  me  : 
Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECTS 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Whom  to  know  is  everlasting 
life:  Grant  us  perfectly  to  know  Thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  to  be  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life;  that  fol- 
lowing His  steps  we  may  steadfastly  walk  in  the  way 
that  leadeth  to  eternal  life;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
didst  give  to  Thy  holy  Apostles  many  excellent 
gifts,  and  commandedst  them  earnestly  to  feed  Thy 
flock:  Make,  we  beseech  Thee,  all  Pastors  diligently  to 
preach  Thy  holy  Word,  and  the  people  obediently  to 
follow  the  same,  that  they  may  receive  the  crown  of 
everlasting  glory;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son.  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


APOSTLES'   DAYS  173 


O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  Thy  blessed  Son 
didst  eall  Matthew  from  the  receipt  of  custom  to 
be  an  Apostle  and  Evangelist :  Grant  us  grace  to  forsake 
all  covetous  desires,  and  inordinate  love  of  riches,  and  to 
follow  the  same  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  built  Thy  Church 
upon  the  foundation  of  the  Apostles  and  Prophets, 
Jesus  Christ  Himself  being  the  Head  Corner-Stone: 
Grant  us  so  to  be  joined  together  in  unity  of  spirit  by 
their  doctrine,  that  we  may  be  made  a  holy  temple 
acceptable  unto  Thee;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

MERCIFLX  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  east  the 
bright  beams  of  Thy  light  upon  Thy  Church,  that 
it,  being  instructed  by  the  doctrine  of  the  blessed 
Apostles,  may  so  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  that  it 
may  at  length  attain  to  the  light  of  everlasting  life; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

GRADUAL 

THEIR  sound  went  forth  through  all  the  earth  : 
and  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 
V.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  :  and  the 
firmament  showeth  His  handiwork. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  I  have  chosen  you  out 
of  the  world  :  that  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit, 
and  that  your  fruit  should  remain.     Hallelujah. 


174  EVANGELISTS'  DAYS 

INTROIT 
O  ye  into  all  the  world  :  and  preach  the  Gospel  to 


G 


every  creature. 

Their  sound  w.ent  forth  through  all  the  earth  :  and 
their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 

Ps.  Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet  :  and  a  light 
unto  my  path. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  instructed  Thy  holy 
Church  with  the  heavenly  doctrine  of  Thy  Evan- 
gelists :  Give  us  grace,  that  being  not  like  children  car- 
ried away  with  every  blast  of  vain  doctrine,  we  may  be 
established  in  the  Truth  of  Thy  Holy  Gospel;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

GRADUAL 

THEIR  sound  went  forth  through  all  the  earth  : 
and  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  wx>rld. 
V.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  :  and  the 
firmament  showeth  His  handiwork. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  I  have  chosen  you  out 
of  the  world  :  that  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit, 
and  that  your  fruit  should  remain.     Hallelujah. 


December  21 
T[  For  Introit,  Collect  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  172/ 
EPISTLE.     Ephesians  1  :  3-6.     GOSPEL.     John  20  :  24-31 


ST.   STEPHEN  IT.") 


£s>t.  i5>tcpf)cn,  fflartpr 

December  26 
IXTROIT 

PRINCES  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me  :  The 
wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me. 
Help  me,  0  Lord  God  :  for  I  have  kept  Thy  testi- 
monies. 

Ps.  Blessed  are  the  nndefiled  in  the  way  :  who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  that,  in  all  our  sufferings  here 
upon  earth  for  the  testimony  of  Thy  truth,  we 
may  steadfastly  look  up  to  heaven,  and  by  faith  behold 
the  glory  that  shall  be  revealed;  and.  being  filled  with 
the  Holy  Ghost,  may  learn  to  love  and  bless  our  perse- 
cutors by  the  example  of  Thy  first  Martyr,  Saint 
Stephen,  who  prayed  for  his  murderers  to  Thee,  0 
Blessed  Jesus,  Who  standest  at  the  right  hand  of  God 
to  succor  all  those  that  suffer  for  Thee,  our  only  Media- 
tor and  Advocate,.  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  with- 
out end.     A??ien. 

EPISTLE.     Acts  6  :S— 7  :  60 

GRADUAL 

BLESSED  are  they  who  are  persecuted  for  righteous- 
ness' sake  :  for  their's  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 
J\  Be  thou  faithful  unto  death  :  and  I  will  give  thee 
a  crown  of  life. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  r.  I  see  the  heavens 
opened  :  and  Jesus  standing  at  the  Right  Hand  of 
God.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  23  :  34-39 


176  THE  PRESENTATION  OF  OUR  LORD 

g>t.  loim,  jostle,  Ctmngeltet 

December  27 

Tf  For  Introit  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  172. 

COLLECT 

MERCIFUL  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  cast  the 
bright  beams  of  Thy  light  upon  Thy  Church,  that 
it,  being  instructed  by  the  doctrine  of  the  blessed 
Apostles,  may  so  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  that  it 
may  at  length  attain  to  the  light  of  everlasting  life; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  John  1  :  1-10.     GOSPEL.     John  21  :  19-24 


©fje  Conbertfion  of  &L  $aul 

January  25 
If  For  Introit,  Collect  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  172. 
EPISTLE.     Acts  9  :  1-22.     GOSPEL.     Matthew  19  :  27-30 

Gtfje  presentation  of  our  Horb 

February  2 
INTROIT 

WE  have  thought  of  Thy  loving-kindness,  O  God  : 
in  the  midst  of  Thy  Temple. 
According  to  Thy  Name,  O  God,  so  is  Thy  praise 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth  :  Thy  right  hand  is  full  of 
righteousness. 

Ps.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holiness. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


THE  ANNUNCIATION  177 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everliving  God,  we  humbly  be- 
l\  seech  Thy  Majesty,  that  as  Thine  Only-begotten 
Son  was  this  day  presented  in  the  Temple  in  substance 
of  our  flesh,  so  we  may  be  presented  unto  Thee  with 
pure  and  clean  hearts;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Malachi  3  :  1-4.     GOSPEL.     Luke  2  :  22-32 


£>t  iflattfjia*,  ®pos*tle 

February  24 
1f  For  Introit,  Collect  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  172. 
EPISTLE.     Acts  1  :  15-26.     GOSPEL.     Matthew  11  :  25-30 

Wfyt  gnnunctatton 

March  25 
INTROIT 

ALL  the  rich  among  the  people  shall  entreat  Thy 
l  favor  :  she  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  rai- 
ment of  needle- work. 

Her  companions  shall  be  brought  unto  Thee  :  with 
gladness  and  rejoicing. 

Ps.  My  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter  :  I  speak  of 
the  things  which  I  have  made  touching  the  King. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

WE  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  pour  Thy  grace  into 
our  hearts;  that  as  we  have  known  the  Incarna- 
tion of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  by  the  message  of  an  angel, 
so  by  His  Cross  and  Passion  we  may  be  brought  unto 
the  glory  of  His  Resurrection;  through  the  same  Jesus 


178  ST.  PHILIP  AND  ST.  JAMES 

Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Isaiah  7  :  10-16.     GOSPEL.     Luke  1  :  26-38 


g>t  Jltark,  Cbangeltet 

April  25 

1f  For  Introit  and  Gradual  see  evangelists'  days,  p.  174. 

COLLECT 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  instructed  Thy  holy 
Church  with  the  heavenly  doctrine  of  Thy  Evan- 
gelists :  Give  us  grace,  that  being  not  like  children  car- 
ried away  with  every  blast  of  vain  doctrine,  we  may  be 
established- in  the  Truth  of  Thy  Holy  Gospel;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Ephesians  4  :  7-13.     GOSPEL.     John  15  : 1-11 

£>t.  $J)tltp  anb  g>t  fames!,  0po*tle* 

May  1 

^  For  Introit  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  172. 
COLLECT 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Whom  to  know  is  everlasting 
life:  Grant  us  perfectly  to  know  Thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  to  be  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life;  that  fol- 
lowing His  steps  we  may  steadfastly  walk  in  the  way 
that  leadeth  to  eternal  life;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.    Ephesians  2  :  19-22.     GOSPEL.    John  14  : 1-14 


THE   NATIVITY  OF  ST.   JOHN 


179 


£f)e  Batibttp  of  g>t.  3Jof)tt,  tfje  baptist 

June  24 
INTROIT 

THE  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wilderness  : 
Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  straight 
in  the  desert  a  highway  for  our  God. 

And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  :  shall  be  revealed. 
Ps.  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  : 
and  to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  Most  High. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Who,  through 
Thy  servant  John  the  Baptist,  didst  bear  witness 
that  Jesus  Christ  is  the  Lamb  of  God  Which  taketh 
away  the  sin  of  the  world,  and  that  all  who  believe  in 
Him  shall  inherit  eternal  life :  We  humbly  pray  Thee  to 
enlighten  us  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  that  we  may  at  all 
times  find  comfort  and  joy  in  this  witness,  continue 
steadfast  in  the  true  faith,  and  at  last  with  all  believers 
attain  unto  eternal  life;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Isaiah  40  :  1-5 

GRADUAL 

AND  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  prophet  of  the 
l  Highest  :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the 
Lord  to  prepare  His  ways. 

V.  John  bare  witness  of  Him,  and  cried  saying,  This 
was  He  of  Whom  I  spake,  He  that  cometh  after  me  is 
preferred  before  me  :  for  He  was  before  me. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Behold  the  Lamb  of 
God  :  Which  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world. 
Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  1  :  57-80 


180  THE  VISITATION 


June  29 
%  For  Introit  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  172. 

COLLECT 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
didst  give  to  Thy  holy  Apostles  many  excellent 
gifts,  and  commandedst  them  earnestly  to  feed  Thy 
flock :  Make,  we  beseech  Thee,  all  Pastors  diligently  to 
preach  Thy  holy  Word,  and  the  people  obediently  to 
follow  the  same,  that  they  may  receive  the  crown  of 
everlasting  glory;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.    Acts  12:  1-11.     GOSPEL.     Matthew  16  :  13-20 


©fje  ^teitation 

July  2 
1f  For  Introit  see  the  annunciation,  p.  177. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  dealt  wonderfully  with 
il  Thy  handmaiden  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  hast 
chosen  her  to  be  the  mother  of  Thy  Son,  and  hast 
graciously  made  known  that  Thou  regardest  the  poor 
and  the  lowly  and  the  despised:  Grant  us  grace  in 
all  humility  and  meekness  to  receive  Thy  Word  with 
hearty  faith,  and  so  to  be  made  one  with  Thy  dear 
Son,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Isaiah  11  :  1-5.     GOSPEL.     Luke  1  :  39-56 


ST.   MICHAEL  AND   ALL  ANGELS  181 

g>t  Mantes  tfje  eitier,  Apostle 

July  25 

TT  ^or  Introit,  Collect  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  17^. 

EPISTLE.     Romans  8  :  28-39.     GOSPEL.     Matthew  20  :  20-33 

gbt  2Bartf)oIometo,  gpoartle 

August  24 

If  For  Introit,  Collect  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  172. 

EPISTLE.     2  Corinthians  4  :  7-10.     GOSPEL.     Luke  22  :  24-30. 

&l  fflattfjeto,  gpostle,  etmngeltet 

September  21 
1f  For  Introit  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  172. 

COLLECT 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  Thy  blessed  Son 
didst  call  Matthew  from  the  receipt  of  custom  to 
be  an  Apostle  and  Evangelist :  Grant  us  grace  to  forsake 
all  covetous  desires,  and  inordinate  love  of  riches,  and  to 
follow  the  same  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Ephesians  4  :  7-14.     GOSPEL.     Matthew  9  :  9-13 

g>t  JWtcfjael  anb  &ll  &ngete 

September  29 
INTROIT 

BLESS    the    Lord,    ye    His    angels,    that    excel    in 
strength  :  that  do  His  commandments,  hearkening 
unto  the  voice  of  His  word. 


182  ST.  LUKE 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts  :  ye  ministers  of 
His  that  do  His  pleasure. 

Ps.  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul  I  and  all  that  is  within 
me  bless  His  holy  Name. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

O  EVERLASTING  God,  Who  hast  ordained  and 
constituted  the  services  of  angels  and  men  in  a 
wonderful  order:  Mercifully  grant,  that  as  Thy  holy 
angels  always  do  Thee  service  in  Heaven,  so  by  Thy 
appointment  they  may  succor  and  defend  us  on  earth; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Revelation  12  :  7-12 

GRADUAL 
LESS    the    Lord,    ye    His    angels,    that    excel    in 


B 


strength  :  that  do  His  commandments,  hearkening 
unto  the  voice  of  His  word. 

r.  God  hath  given  His  angels  charge  over  thee  : 
to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul  :  and  all  that  is  within  me,  bless  His  holy  Name. 
Hallelujah. 

V.  And  one  cried  unto  another,  and  said:  Holy, 
Holy,  Holy,  is  the  Lord  of  Hosts  :  the  whole  earth  is 
full  of  His  glory.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  18  :  1-11 


fth  Hufee,  ebangelist 

October  18 

II  For  Introit,  Collect  and  Gradual  see  evangelists'  days,  p.  174. 

EPISTLE.     2  Timothy  4  :  5-11.     GOSPEL.     Luke  10  : 1-9 


THE   REFORMATION 


183 


g>t.  gbtmon  anb  ibt.  3Fube,  Apostles 

October  28 
If  For  Introit  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  172. 

COLLECT 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  built  Thy  Church 
upon  the  foundation  of  the  Apostles  and  Prophets. 
Jesus  Christ  Himself  being  the  Head  Corner-Stone: 
Grant  us  so  to  be  joined  together  in  unity  of  spirit  by 
their  doctrine,  that  we  may  be  made  a  holy  temple 
acceptable  unto  Thee;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     1  Peter  1  :  3-9.     GOSPEL.     John  15  :  17-21 


Zi)t  Jfestibal  of  tfje  fteformatton 

October  31 

r  The  Sunday  preceding  this  Festival  may  be  observed  as  reformation 
suxday.  except  when  October  31st  fall  on  Saturday,  in  ivhieh  event 
the  following  day  may  be  observed  as  reformation  Sunday. 


INTROIT 

THE  Lord  of  Hosts  is  with  us  :  the  God  of  Jacob 
is  our  Refuge. 
Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 
moved :  and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea. 

Ps.  God  is  our  Refuge  and  Strength  :  a  very  present 
help  in  trouble. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


184  THE  REFORMATION 

COLLECT 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  pour  out,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit  upon  Thy  faithful 
people,  keep  them  steadfast  in  Thy  grace  and  truth, 
protect  and  comfort  them  in  all  temptation,  defend 
them  against  all  enemies  of  Thy  Word,  and  bestow  upon 
Christ's  Church  militant  Thy  saving  peace;  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Or, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who,  through  the  preaching  of 
ilL  Thy  servants,  the  blessed  Reformers,  hast  caused 
the  light  of  the  Gospel  to  shine  forth:  Grant,  we  beseech 
Thee,  that,  knowing  its  saving  power,  we  may  faith- 
fully guard  and  defend  it  against  all  enemies,  and  joy- 
fully proclaim  it,  to  the  salvation  of  souls  and  the  glory 
of  Thy  holy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Galatians  2  :  16-21 

GRADUAL 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holi- 
ness. 

V.  Walk  about  Zion;  tell  the  towers  thereof.  Mark 
well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces  :  that  ye  may 
tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  For  this  God  is  our 
God  for  ever  and  ever  :  He  will  be  our  guide  even  unto 
death.    Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     John  8  :  31-36 


ALL   SAINTS'    DAY 


185 


m  faints'  Sap 

November  1 
INTROIT 

THESE  are  they  which  have  come  out  of  great  tribu- 
lation :  and  have  washed  their  robes  and  made  them 
white  in  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb. 

Therefore  are  they  before  the  Throne  of  God  :  and 
serve  Him  day  and  night  in  His  Temple. 

Ps.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous  I  for  praise  is 
comely  for  the  upright. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  knit  together  Thine 
elect  in  one  communion  and  fellowship  in  the 
mystical  Body  of  Thy  Son.  Christ  our  Lord:  Grant  us 
grace  so  to  follow  Thy  blessed  Saints  in  all  virtuous  and 
godly  living,  that  we  may  come  to  those  unspeakable 
joys  which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  those  who  unfeign- 
edly  love  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Revelation  7  :  2-17 


GRADUAL 

OFEAR  the  Lord,  ye  His  saints  :  for  there  is  no 
want  to  them  that  fear  Him. 
V.  They  that    seek  the  Lord  ;  shall    not  want  any 
good  thing. 

.  Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye 
that  labor  and  are  heavy  laden  :  and  I  will  give  you 
rest.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Matthew  5  :  1-12 


186  HARVEST 


§>t.  gnbreto,  Apostle 

Xovember  30 

T[  For  Introit,  Collect  and  Gradual  see  apostles'  days,  p.  172. 

EPISTLE.     Romans  10  :  10-18.     GOSPEL.     Matthew  4  :  18-22 

&f)e  jf  efitibal  of  ^atbefit 

IXTROIT 

OLORD,  Thou  crownest  the  year  with  Thy  good- 
ness :  and  Thy  paths  drop  fatness. 
Thou  visitest  the  earth  and  waterest  it :  Thou  blessest 
the  springing  thereof. 

Ps.  Praise  waiteth  for  Thee,  O  God,  in  Zion :  and  unto 
Thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  ete. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  God,  most  Merciful  Father,  Who  open- 
JLjl  est  Thine  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every 
living  thing:  We  give  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  that  Thou  hast  crowned  the  fields  with  Thy  bless- 
ing, and  hast  permitted  us  once  more  to  gather  in  the 
fruits  of  the  earth;  and  we  beseech  Thee  to  bless  and 
protect  the  living  seed  of  Thy  Word  sown  in  our  hearts, 
that  in  the  plenteous  fruits  of  righteousness  we  may 
always  present  to  Thee  an  acceptable  thank-offering; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     2  Corinthians  9  :  6-11 

GRADUAL 

THE  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee  :  and  Thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 
V.  Thou  openest  Thine  hand  :  and  satisfiest  the  de- 
sire of  every  living  thing. 


HUMILIATION  AXD   PRAYER 


187 


Hallelujah.  Hallelujah,  r.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul,  and  all  that  is  within  me,  bless  His  holy  Name  : 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits.     Hallelujah. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  12  :  1.5-21 


&  Sap  of  humiliation  anb  draper 

IXTROIT 

HEAR,  O  heavens,  and  give  ear,  O  earth,  for  the 
Lord  hath  spoken  :  I  have  nourished  and  brought 
up  children,  and  they  have  rebelled  against  Me. 

They  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  they  have  provoked  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel  unto  anger  :  they  are  gone  away 
backward. 

Ps.  If  Thou,   Lord,   shouldest  mark  iniquities  :  O 
Lord,  who  shall  stand? 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  Merciful  God,  our  Heavenly 
iV  Father,  of  Whose  compassion  there  is  no  end,  Who 
art  long-suffering,  gracious,  and  plenteous  in  goodness 
and  truth;  forgiving  iniquity,  transgression  and  sin: 
We  have  sinned  and  done  perversely,  we  have  sinned 
and  grievously  offended  Thee;  against  Thee,  Thee  only, 
have  we  sinned  and  done  evil  in  Thy  sight;  but,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  O  Lord,  remember  not  against  us  former 
iniquities;  let  Thy  tender  mercies  speedily  prevent  as, 
for  we  are  brought  very  low;  help  us,  O  God  of  our  Sal- 
vation, and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
holy  Name,  and  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Saviour,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Revelation  3  : 1-6 


188  THANKSGIVING 


GRADUAL 

SEEK  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found  :  call  ye 
upon  Him  while  He  is  near; 
V.  Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way  :  and  the  unright- 
eous man  his  thoughts; 

V.  And  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  He  will 
have  mercy  upon  him  :  and  to  our  God,  for  He  will 
abundantly  pardon. 

GOSPEL.     Luke  15  :  11-32 


3  Bap  of  General  or  imperial  {Tfjanksgtbtng 

r  The  proper  Service  for  this  Day  is  the  Order  for  Matins;  but  when 
The  Service  is  used  the  following  Propers  are  appointed: 

IXTROIT 

LET  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord  : 
J  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Praise  Him  for  His  mighty  acts  :  praise  Him  accord- 
ing to  His  excellent  greatness. 

Ps.  Praise  ye  the  Lord.    Praise  God  in  His  sanctuary: 
praise  Him  in  the  firmament  of  His  power. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Whose 
11  mercies  are  new  unto  us  every  morning,  and  Who, 
though  we  have  in  no  wise  deserved  Thy  goodness,  dost 
abundantly  provide  for  all  our  wants  of  body  and  soul: 
Give  us,  we  pray  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may 
heartily  acknowledge  Thy  merciful  goodness  toward  us, 
give  thanks  for  all  Thy  benefits,  and  serve  Thee  in 
willing  obedience;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


THANKSGIVING  189 


GRADUAL 

THE  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee  :  and  Thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 
V.  Thou  openest  Thine  hand  :  and  satisfiest  the  de- 
sire of  every  living  thing. 

Hallelujah.  Hallelujah.  V.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul,  and  all  that  is  within  me,  bless  His  holy  Name  : 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits.     Hallelujah. 

LESSONS.     Deuteronomy  8  :  1-20.     Isaiah  26  :  1-12.     1  Timothy 

2  :  1-8 


SENTENCES  FOR  THE  SEASONS 


ADVENT 


Hallelujah.  Remember,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mer- 
cies: for  they  have  been  ever  of  old.     Hallelujah. 

CHRISTMAS 

Hallelujah.  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the 
earth  be  glad  before  the  Lord :  for  He  hath  made  known 
His  salvation.     Hallelujah. 

EPIPHANY 

Hallelujah.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations:  and 
laud  Him,  all  ye  people. 

For  His  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us:  and 
the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.     Hallelujah. 

EASTER 

Hallelujah.  Christ  our  Passover  is  sacrificed  for  us. 
Hallelujah. 

WHITSUNTIDE 

Hallelujah.  Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  Spirit,  they 
are  created:  and  Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 
Hallelujah. 

TRINITY 

Hallelujah.  0  Lord,  deal  with  Thy  servant  accord- 
ing unto  Thy  mercy:  and  teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

I  am  Thy  servant,  give  me  understanding:  that  I 
may  know  Thy  testimonies.     Hallelujah. 

Or: 

Hallelujah.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  our  fathers: 
praise  Him,  and  highly  exalt  Him  for  ever.  Halle- 
lujah. 

190 


INVITATORIES,  ANTIPHONS. 

RESPONSORIES  AND 

VERSICLES 


IXVITATORY 

BEHOLD,  the  King  conieth:  O  come,  let  us  worship 
Him. 

AXTIPHOXS 

Behold,  the  Name  of  the  Lord  cometh  from  far:  and 
let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  His  glory. 

Come,  O  Lord,  and  make  no  tarrying:  loosen  the 
bonds  of  Thy  people  Israel. 

Rejoice  greatly,  O  Jerusalem:  behold.  Thy  King 
cometh. 

Behold,  the  Lord  shall  come,  and  all  His  saints  with 
Him:  and  in  that  day  the  light  shall  be  great.  Halle- 
lujah. 

RE5POXSORY 

BEHOLD,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  I 
will  raise  unto  David  a  righteous  Branch,  and  a 
King  shall  reign  and  prosper,  and  shall  execute  judg- 
ment and  justice  in  the  earth. 

And  this  is  His  Name  whereby  He  shall  be  called. 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

r.  In  His  days  shall  Judah  be  saved,  and  Israel  shall 
dwell  safely. 

And  this  is  His  Name  whereby  He  shall  be  called, 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness. 


192  IXVITATORIES,  AXTIPHOXS 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

And  this  is  His  Name  whereby  He  shall  be  called, 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

VERSICLES 

$\  Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty,  God  hath 
shined. 

R?.  Our  God  shall  come.     Hallelujah. 

f.    Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord.     Hallelujah. 
iy.  Make  His  paths  straight.     Hallelujah. 

HF.  Drop  down,  ye  heavens,  from  above,  and  let  the 
skies  pour  down  righteousness. 

ty.  Let  the  earth  open  and  bring  forth  salvation. 

Cfjrtetma* 

IXVITATORY 

UXTO  us  the  Christ  is  born:  O  come,  let  us  worship 
Him. 

ANTIPHONS 

The  Lord  hath  said  unto  Me:  Thou  art  My  Son,  this 
day  have  I  begotten  Thee. 

The  Lord  hath  sent  redemption  unto  His  people: 
He  hath  commanded  His  covenant  forever. 

Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body :    will  I  set  upon  thy  throne. 

Christ  the  Lord,  our  Saviour,  Everlasting  God  and 
Mary's  Son:  we  praise  Thee  evermore. 

RESPOXSORY 

THE  Word  was  made  flesh  and  dwelt  among  us. 
And  we  beheld  His  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  Only- 
begotten  of  the  Father. 
Full  of  grace  and  truth. 


RESPOXSORIES,   VERSICLES  19.£3 

V.  In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word 
was  with  God,  and  the  Word  was  God. 

Full  of  grace  and  truth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Full  of  grace  and  truth. 

VERSICLES 

V.    At  even  ye  shall  know  that  the  Lord  will  come. 
IC.  And  in  the  morning,  then  shall  ye  see  the  glory 
of  the  Lord. 

V.    As  the  bridegroom  from  his  chamber. 
K.  Cometh  forth  the  Lord  to  run  His  race. 

y.    The  Word  was  made  flesh.     Hallelujah. 
R\  And  dwelt  among  us.     Hallelujah. 

¥.  Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the 
Lord. 

W.  God  is  the  Lord,  Which  hath  showed  us  light. 

f\    Unto  us  a  Child  is  born.     Hallelujah. 
IV-.  Unto  us  a  Son  is  given.     Hallelujah. 

V.    Unto  you  is  born  this  day  a  Saviour.     Hallelujah. 
R".  Which  is  Christ  the  Lord.     Hallelujah. 


6ptpf)anp 

IXVITATORY 

CHRIST  hath   appeared  unto  us:    O  come,  let  us 
worship  Him. 

AXTIPHOXS 

Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength:   worship  the 
Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  Word.     Hallelujah : 
the  Word  of  His  salvation.     Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 


194  INVITATORIES,  ANTIPHOXS 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles :  and  the  glory  of  Thy 
people  Israel. 

We  have  seen  His  star  in  the  east:  and  are  come  to 
worship  Him. 

RESPONSORY 

ARISE,  shine,  for  thy  light  is  come. 
il  And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

V.  And  the  Gentiles  shall  come  to  thy  light,  and  kings 
to  the  brightness  of  thy  rising. 

And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

VERSICLES 

f.  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring 
presents.     Hallelujah. 

Jtf.  The  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 
Hallelujah. 

f.    All  they  from  Sheba  shall  come.     Hallelujah. 
T$.  They  shall  bring  gold  and  incense.     Hallelujah. 

f.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations.     Hallelujah. 
R7.  Praise  Him,  all  ye  people.     Hallelujah. 

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ANTIPHONS 
Man  shall  not  live  by  bread  alone :    but  by  every 
word  that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of  God. 

Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time:  behold,  now  is  the 
day  of  salvation. 

The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  rulers 
take  counsel  together:  against  the  Lord  and  against 
His  Anointed. 


HKSPONSORIES,   VERSICLES 


195 


He  was  oppressed,  and  He  was  afflicted,  yet  He 
opened  not  His  mouth:  and  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  Him 
the  iniquity  of  us  all. 

RESPOXSORY 

HE  was  brought  as  a  lamb  to  the  slaughter,  He  was 
oppressed  and  He  was  afflicted,  yet  He  opened 
not  His  mouth ; 

He  was  delivered  up  to  death,  that  He  might  quicken 
His  people. 

V.  In  Salem  also  is  His  tabernacle,  and  His  dwelling 
place  in  Zion. 

He  was  delivered  up  to  death,  that  He  might  quicken 
His  people. 

VERSICLES 

Y\    Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth,  0  Lord. 

BJ.  And  deliver  me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

f\    Christ  became  obedient  unto  death. 
K.  Even  the  death  of  the  cross. 

f.    Christ  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions. 
1$.  He  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities. 


Carter 

IXVITATORY 
The  Lord  is  risen  indeed:  Hallelujah. 

AXTIPHOXS 

Hallelujah.     Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 
I  laid  me  down  and  slept;  I  awaked:   for  the  Lord 
sustained  me.     Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 

Hallelujah.     The  Lord  is  risen.     Hallelujah:   as  He 
said  unto  you.     Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 

Hallelujah.     Abide  with  us,  for  it  is  toward  evening: 
and  the  day  is  far  spent.     Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 


196  IXVITATOMES,   AXTIPHOXS 

RESPOXSORY 

CHRIST  being  raised  from  the  dead  dieth  no  more; 
death  hath  no  more  dominion  over  Him. 

In  that  He  liveth,  He  liveth  unto  God.  Hallelujah. 
Hallelujah. 

r.  Christ  was  delivered  for  our  offences  and  raised 
again  for  our  justification. 

In  that  He  liveth,  He  liveth  unto  God.     Hallelujah. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

In  that  He  liveth,  He  liveth  unto  God.     Hallelujah. 

VERSICLES 

f.    The  Lord  is  risen  from  the  grave.     Hallelujah. 
K.  Who  hung  for  us  upon  the  tree.     Hallelujah. 

f.    Then  were  the  disciples  glad.     Hallelujah. 
B/.  When  they  saw  the  Lord.     Hallelujah. 

f.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made. 
Hallelujah. 

IV.  We  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it.     Hallelujah. 

f.    The  Lord  is  risen  indeed.     Hallelujah. 

J$.  And  hath  appeared  unto  Simon.     Hallelujah. 

IXTITATORY 

ALLELUJAH.  The  King  ascendeth  into  Heaven : 
O  come,  let  us  worship  Him.    Hallelujah. 

AXTIPHOXS 

If  I  go  not  away,  the  Comforter  will  not  come  unto 
you:  but  if  I  depart,  I  will  send  Him  unto  you.  Halle- 
lujah. 

Hallelujah.  Christ  hath  ascended  up  on  high. 
Hallelujah:  And  hath  led  captivity  captive.  Hallelu- 
jah.    Hallelujah. 


H 


RESPONSORIES,   VERSICLES  107 

I  ascend  unto  My  Father  and  your  Father:  and  to 
My  God  and  your  God.     Hallelujah. 

RESPOXSORY 

GO  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the  Gospel. 
Hallelujah. 

He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized  shall  be  saved. 
Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 

I'.  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved. 

VERSICLES 

>"\    I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless,  Hallelujah. 

R".  I  go  away  and  come  again  unto  you.     Hallelujah. 

V.    God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout.     Hallelujah. 
BJ.  The  Lord  with  the  sound  of  a  trumpet.     Halle- 
lujah. 


H 


IXVITATORY 

ALLELUJAH.     The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  filleth  the 
world:  O  come,  let  us  worship  Him.     Hallelujah. 


AXTIPHOXS 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy  faith- 
ful people,  and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love:  Thou, 
Who  through  .divers  tongues  gatherest  together  the 
nations  in  the  unity  of  the  faith.  Hallelujah.  Halle- 
lujah. 

Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  Spirit,  they  are  created:  and 
Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth.  Hallelujah. 
Hallelujah. 


198  IXVITATORIES,   AXTIPHOXS 

I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless.  Hallelujah:  I  will 
come  to  you,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice.     Hallelujah. 

RESPOXSORY 

AND  there  appeared  unto  the  Apostles  cloven 
13l  tongues,  like  as  of  fire.     Hallelujah. 

And  the  Holy  Ghost  sat  upon  each  of  them.  Halle- 
lujah.    Hallelujah. 

r.  And  they  began  to  speak  with  other  tongues  the 
wonderful  works  of  God. 

And  the  Holy  Ghost  sat  upon  each  of  them. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

And  the  Holy  Ghost  sat  upon  each  of  them. 

YERSICLES 

f.  The  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost.  Halle- 
lujah. 

R\  He  shall  teach  you  all  things.     Hallelujah. 

f.  And  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Hallelujah. 

ty.  And  they  began  to  speak.     Hallelujah. 

f.    Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God.     Hallelujah. 
Rr.  And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me.     Hallelujah. 


®fje  Jfefittfaal  of  tfje  ^olp  Wtinitp 

INVTTATORY 

THE  true  God,  One  in  Three  and  Three  in  One:  O 
come,  let  us  worship  Him. 

AXTIPHOXS 

Unto  Thee  do  we  call,  Thee  do  we  praise,  Thee  do 
we  worship:   O  Blessed  Trinity. 


RESPOXSORIES,   VEBSICLES  190 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  Co-equal  Trinity:   One  God  before 
all  worlds  began,  and  now,  and  forevermore. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty;    Which  was, 
and  is,  and  is  to  come. 

RESPOXSORY 

WE  bless  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holv 
Ghost. 
Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 
V.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 
heaven,  and  above  all  to  be  praised  and  glorified  forever. 
Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 

VERSICLE 

f.    We  bless  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

R\  Praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  forever. 


apostles'  anti  ebangeltete'  Bap* 

RESPOXSORY 

TAKE  My  yoke  upon  you,  saith  the  Lord,  and  learn 
of  Me,  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  of  heart; 
r.  For  My  yoke  is  easy  and  My  burden  is  light; 
And  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Aiid  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 

Cfje  premutation  of  our  Horb 

1  The  proper  Responsory  for  this  Day  is:   The  Word  was  made  flesh, 
etc.,  p.  192. 


200  IXVITATORIES,   AXTIPHOXS 

ZCfje  Annunciation 

RESPOXSORY 

THEN  said  Mary  unto  the  angel:   Behold  the  hand- 
maid of  the  Lord : 
Be  it  unto  me  according  to  thy  word, 
r.  The  Holy  Ghost  shall  come  upon  thee.     And  when 
the  angel  thus  made  answer,  Mary  said: 
Be  it  unto  me  according  to  thy  word. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Be  it  unto  me  according  to  thy  word. 

W$z  Visitation 

r  The  proper  Responsory  for  this  Day  is:   The  Word  was  made  flesh 
and  dwelt  among  us.,  p.  192. 

£f)e  Jfestibal  of  tfje  Reformation 

AXTIPHOX 

WILL  speak  of  Thy  testimonies  also  before  kings: 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 


i 


VERSICLES 

V.    Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet.     Hallelujah. 
R~.  And  a  light  unto  my  path.     Hallelujah. 

V.    The  Lord  our  God  be  with  us.     Hallelujah. 
R".  As  He  was  with  our  fathers.     Hallelujah. 

S>  Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion.  Halle- 
lujah. 

Rr.  Build  Thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem.  Halle- 
lujah. 

V.  Stand  fast  therefore  in  the  liberty.  Halle- 
lujah. 

ty.  Wherewith  Christ  hath  made  you  free.  Halle- 
lujah. 


RESPOXSORIES,   VERSICLES  201 

&  ©ap  of  humiliation  anb  draper 

AXTIPIIOX 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  cry  unto  Thee 
daily :   Bow  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me,  for 
I  am  poor  and  needy. 

VERSICLES 

Hf.  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy 
loving  kindness. 

IT.  According  unto  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender 
mercies  blot  out  my  transgressions. 

y.  Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  O 
Lord. 

ty.  For  in  Thv  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justi- 
fied. 

^.    Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins. 

ty.  Nor  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

f.    Create  in  us  a  clean  heart,  O  God. 

RT.  And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

y.    We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers. 
ty.  We    have    committed    iniquity,    we    have    done 
wickedly. 

©fje  Jfefitibal  of  Cfturri)  ©education 

AXTIPHOX 

THE  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple:   the  Lord's  throne 
is  in  heaven. 

VERSICLE 

f .    Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure.     Hallelujah. 
R7.  Holiness  becometh  Thine  House,  0  Lord,  for- 
ever.    Hallelujah. 


202  INVITATORIES,   ANTIPHONS 

ANTIPHONS 

OUT  of  the  depths:  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Lord. 
Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty:  God  hath 
shined. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord:   trust  also  in  Him. 

Preserve  my  life:   from  the  fear  of  the  enemy. 

It  is  good  to  sing  praises:  unto  our  God. 

Forsake  not  the  works:   of  Thine  own  hands. 

The  Lord:   is  the  strength  of  my  life. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord:  sit  Thou  at  My  right 
hand. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God:  the  God  of  Israel. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion:  Which  dwelleth 
at  Jerusalem. 

Blessed:   be  His  glorious  Name  forever. 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me:  Let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  Thee:  for 
Thou  wilt  answer  me. 

I  will  praise  Thy  Name :  forever  and  ever. 

Thou  wilt  show  me :  the  path  of  life. 

We  praise  the  Lord:   now,  henceforth  and  forever. 

Blessed  is  the  man:  that  feareth  the  Lord. 

RESPONSORIES 
I 

FOREVER,  0  Lord,  Thy  Word  is  settled  in  heaven. 
Thy  Word   is   a   lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light 
unto  my  path. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 


RESPONSORIES,   VERSICLES 


208 


Verse.  Blessed  are  they  that  hear  the  Word  of  God 
and  keep  it. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

II 

WE  know  no  other  God  before  the  Lord,  in  Whom 
we  trust. 
He  despiseth  us  not,  neither  putteth  He  away  His 
salvation  from  us. 

V,  His  mercy  let  us  seek  with  tears,  and  humble  our- 
selves before  Him. 

He  despiseth  us  not,  neither  putteth  He  away  His 
salvation  from  us. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

He  despiseth  us  not,  neither  putteth  He  away  His 
salvation  from  us. 

Ill 

FEAR  God,  and  keep  His  commandments; 
For  this  is  the  whole  duty  of  man. 
r.  There  is  no  want  to  them  that  fear  God,  nor  to 
them  that  love  Him  in  truth. 

For  this  is  the  whole  duty  of  man. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

For  this  is  the  whole  dutv  of  man. 


IV 


THIXE,  O  Lord,  is  the  power,  Thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  Thou  art  exalted  above  all. 
Give  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord. 

V.  Creator  of  all  things.  Thou  art  fearful  and  strong. 
Thou  art  righteous  and  merciful. 


204  IXVITATORIES,  ANTEPHONS 

Give  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Give  peace  in  our  time,  0  Lord. 


LOOK  down,  O  Lord,  from  Thy  holy  place,  and  take 
A  Thou  thought  of  us.  0  my  God,  incline  Thine 
ear  and  hear. 

Open  Thine  eyes  and  behold  our  desolation. 

J\  Give  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that  leadest 
Joseph  like  a  flock. 

Open  Thine  eyes  and  behold  our  desolation. 

Glorv  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Open  Thine  eyes  and  behold  our  desolation. 

VI 

BLESS  the  Lord  at  all  times,  and  desire  of  Him  that 
He  would  order  thy  ways. 

And  in  all  seasons  let  thy  counsels  be  with  Him. 

r.  Xow  therefore,  my  son,  remember  my  command- 
ments, and  fear  not  that  we  are  poor;  for  thou  hast 
much  wealth  if  thou  fear  God. 

And  in  all  seasons  let  thy  counsels  be  with  Him. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

And  in  all  seasons  let  thy  counsels  be  with  Him. 

VII 

MAKE  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  Thy  commandments: 
Hallelujah.     For  therein  do  I  delight.     Hallelu- 
jah. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies.  Hallelujah. 
Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 

T\  Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity;  and 
quicken  Thou  me  in  Thy  way. 


RESPOXSORIES,   VERSICLES  20.5 

Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies.  Hallelujah. 
Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies.  Hallelujah. 
Hallelujah.     Hallelujah. 

VERSICLES 

f.    The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee: 

R\  And  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

f.    The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious.     Hallelujah. 

ty.  Slow  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy.  Halle- 
lujah. 

f.    Pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harvest : 

I#.  That  He  would  send  forth  laborers  into  His 
harvest. 

f.    Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive: 

B/.  That  your  joy  may  be  full. 

t.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good. 
Hallelujah. 

RJ.  For  His  mercy  endureth  forever.     Hallelujah. 

f.    It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  : 
ty.  And  to  sing  praises  unto  Thv  Name,  O  Most 
High. 

f.   Lord,  Thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble : 
iy.  Thou  wilt  preserve  their  hearts,  Thou  wilt  cause 
Thine  ear  to  hear. 

Hf.  The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people. 
Hallelujah. 

R\  The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace.  Hal- 
lelujah. 

t\  They  that  be  wise,  shall  shine  as  the  brightness 
of  the  firmament.     Hallelujah. 

R".  And  they  that  turn  many  to  righteousness,  as  the 
stars  forever  and  ever.     Hallelujah. 


206  VERSICLES 


S.    By  Me  kings  reign,  and  princes  decree  justice: 

H7.  By  Me  princes  rule,  and  nobles,  even  all  the 
judges  of  the  earth. 

f.    He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee: 

R7.  To  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

S.  The  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield;  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  glory.     Hallelujah. 

ty.  No  good  thing  will  He  withhold  from  them  that 
walk  uprightly.     Hallelujah. 

f.  Sanctify  us  through  Thy  truth.     Hallelujah. 

ty.  Thy  Word  is  truth.     Hallelujah. 

f.  Lord,  teach  me  to  do  Thy  will.     Hallelujah. 

B/.  Let  Thy  good  Spirit  lead  me  in  the  right  way. 
Hallelujah. 

f.  Show  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord.     Hallelujah. 

I#.  Teach  me  Thy  paths.     Hallelujah. 

^.    Save  Thy  people>  and  bless  Thine  inheritance. 

ty.  Feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Hf.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of 
Thy  Name: 

RJ.  Deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy 
Name's  sake. 

¥.    I  have  trusted  in  Thy  mercy. 

R/.  My  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  salvation. 

f.  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and 
forbid  them  not: 

ty.  For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

f.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  bless  His  holy  Name: 

ty.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits.     Hallel  u  j  ah . 

f.    Call  upon  Me  in  the  day  of  trouble: 

ty.  I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  Me. 

f.    Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  Thy  precepts : 
V}.  Strengthen  Thou  me  according  to  Thy  Word. 


COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS 


THE   HOLY   SPIRIT 
1.  For  the  Holy  & 

ALMIGHTY  God.  Who  hast  given  us  command- 
jljl  ment  to  pray  for  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost:  Most 
heartily  we  beseech  Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Advocate,  to  grant  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  He  may 
quicken  our  hearts  by  Thy  saving  Word,  and  lead  us 
into  all  truth,  that  He  may  guide,  instruct,  enlighten, 
govern,  comfort  and  sanctify  us  unto  everlasting  life: 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son.  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

£.  For  the  Holy  Spirit 

SEND,  we  beseech  Thee.  Almighty  God.  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  into  our  hearts,  that  He  may  rule  and  direct 
us  according  to  Thy  will,  comfort  us  in  all  our  tempta- 
tions and  afflictions.,  defend  us  from  all  error,  and  lead 
us  into  all  truth;  that  we.  being  steadfast  in  the  faith. 
may  increase  in  love  and  in  all  good  works,  and  in  the 
end  obtain  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

3.  For  the  Holy  Spirit 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  we  beseech  Thee, 
let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  dwell  in  us,  that  He  may  en- 
lighten and  lead  us  into  all  truth,  and  evermore  defend 
us  from  all  adversities:  through  Jesus  Christ.  Thy  Son. 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

•4.  For  rhr  Holy  Spirit 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father.  Who  by  the  blessed 
light  of  Thy  divine  Word  hast  led  us  to  the  knowl- 
edge of  Thy  Son:   We  most  heartily  beseech  Thee  so  to 

207 


208  COLLECTS  AND   PRAYERS 

replenish  us  with  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we 
may  ever  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  and  rejoicing 
with  sure  confidence  in  Christ  our  Saviour,  may  in  the 
end  be  brought  unto  everlasting  salvation;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

5.  For  the  Holy  Spirit 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  of  Thy 
i\  great  mercy  in  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  dost  grant 
us  forgiveness  of  sin,  and  all  things  pertaining  to  life  and 
godliness:  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  He  may  so  rule  our  hearts,  that  we,  being  ever 
mindful  of  Thy  fatherly  mercy,  may  strive  to  mortify 
the  flesh,  and  to  overcome  the  world;  and,  serving 
Thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of  living,  may  give  Thee 
continual  thanks  for  all  Thy  goodness;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

SPECIAL  GIFTS 

6.  For  Spiritual  Renewal 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Who  hast  given 
Thine  only  Son  to  die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again 
for  our  justification:  Quicken  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  unto  newness  of  life,  that,  through  the 
power  of  His  Resurrection,  we  may  dwell  with  Christ 
forever:  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

7.  For  Spiritual  Renewal 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  given  us  Thine  Only- 
IjL  begotten  Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  Him: 
Grant  that  we  being  regenerate  and  made  Thy  chil- 
dren by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


COLLECTS  AND   PRAYERS  209 

8.  For  Spiritual  Illumination 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that 
the  brightness  of  Thy  glory  may  si  line  forth  upon 
us,  and  that  the  light  of  Thy  light  by  the  illumination 
of  the  Holy  Spirit  may  stablish  the  hearts  of  all  that 
have  been  born  anew  by  Thy  grace;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

9.  For  Guidance  into  Truth 

EXLIGHTEX  our  minds,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  God, 
by  the  Spirit  Who  proceedeth  from  Thee;  that,  as 
Thy  Son  hath  promised,  we  may  be  led  into  all  truth; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

10.  For  Grace  to  Receive  the  Word 

BLESSED  Lord,  Who  hast  caused  all  Holy  Scrip- 
tures to  be  written  for  our  learning:  Grant  that 
we  may  in  such  wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and 
inwardly  digest  them,  that  by  patience  and  comfort  of 
Thy  holy  Word,  we  may  embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast  the 
blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life,  which  Thou  hast  given 
us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

11.  For  Faith 

ALMIGHTY  and  Ever-living  God,  Who  hast  given 
il  to  them  that  believe  exceeding  great  and  precious 
promises:  Grant  us  so  perfectly,  and  without  all  doubt, 
to  believe  in  Thy  Son  Jesus*  Christ,  that  our  faith  in 
Thy  sight  may  never  be  reproved.  Hear  us,  O  Lord, 
through  the  same,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

1-2.  For  Constancy 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Who,  of 
iV  Thy  tender  love  towards  us  sinners,  hast  given  us 
Thy  Son,  that  believing  on  Him  we  might  have  ever- 


210  COLLECTS  AND  PRAYERS 

lasting  life:  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  continue  steadfast  in  this  faith  to 
the  end,  and  may  come  to  everlasting  life;  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

13.  For  Faith,  Hope  and  Love 

GRANT  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  a 
steadfast  faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  a  cheerful  hope  in 
Thy  mercy,  and  a  sincere  love  to  Thee  and  to  all  our 
fellow  men;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

14.  For  Love  to  God 

OGOD,  Who  makest  all  things  to  work  together 
for  good  to  them  that  love  Thee:  Pour  into  our 
hearts  such  steadfast  love  toward  Thee,  that  the  pure 
desires  which  by  Thy  Spirit  have  been  stirred  up  in  us, 
may  not  be  turned  aside  by  any  temptation;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

15.  For  Love  to  God 

OGOD,  Who,  through  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
dost  pour  the  gifts  of  charity  into  the  hearts  of  Thy 
faithful  people:  Grant  unto  Thy  servants  health  both 
of  mind  and  body,  that  they  may  love  Thee  with  their 
whole  strength,  and  with  their  whole  heart  perform 
those  things  which  are  pleasing  unto  Thee;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  oufXord.     Amen. 

16.  For  Charity 

OLORD,  Who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings 
without  charity  are  nothing  wTorth:  Send  Thy 
Holy  Spirit  and  pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent 
gift  of  charity,  the  very  bond  of  peace  and  of  all  virtues, 
without  which  whosoever  liveth  is  counted  dead  before 
Thee;  grant  this  for  the  sake  of  Thine  Only  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen: 


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17.  For  Grace  to  do  God's  Will 

ALMIGHTY  God,  give  us  grace  that  we  may 
XIl  cast  away  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon 
us  the  armor  of  light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal 
life,  in  which  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visil 
us  in  great  humility;  that  in  the  last  day,  when  He  shall 
come  again  in  His  glorious  Majesty  to  judge  both  the 
quick  and  the  dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

18.  For  Grace  to  use  our  Gifts 

OLORD  God  Almighty,  Who  dost  endue  Thy 
servants  with  divers  and  singular  gifts  of  the 
Holy  Ghost:  Leave  us  not,  we  beseech  Thee,  destitute 
of  Thy  manifold  gifts,  nor  yet  of  grace  to  use  them 
alway  to  Thy  honor  and  glory;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


19.  For  Divine  Guidance  and  Help 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  Thy 
most  gracious  favor,  and  further  us  with  Thy  con- 
tinual help;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and 
ended  in  Thee,  we  may  glorify  Thy  holy  Name;  and 
finally,  by  Thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


20.     For  Divine  Guidance  and  Help 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  vouchsafe, 
we  beseech  Thee,  to  direct,  sanctify  and  govern 
both  our  hearts  and  bodies  in  the  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and 
in  the  works  of  Thy  commandments;  that,  through  Thy 
most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be 
preserved  in  body  and  soul;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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21.  For  Divine  Guidance  and  Help 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everliving  God,  Who  makest  us 
±\.  both  to  will  and  to  do  those  things  which  are  good, 
and  acceptable  unto  Thy  Divine  Majesty:  Let  Thy 
fatherly  hand,  we  beseech  Thee,  ever  be  over  us;  let 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with  us;  and  so  lead  us  in  the 
knowledge  and  obedience  of  Thy  Word,  that  in  the  end 
we  may  obtain  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus.  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

22.  For  Aid  against  Temptation 

OGOD,  Who  justifiest  the  ungodly,  and  Who  de- 
sirest  not  the  death  of  the  sinner :  We  humbly  im- 
plore Thy  Majesty,  that  Thou  wouldest  graciously 
assist,  by  Thy  heavenly  aid,  and  evermore  shield  with 
Thy  protection,  Thy  servants  who  trust  in  Thy  mercy, 
that  they  may  be  separated  by  no  temptations  from 
Thee,  and,  without  ceasing,  may  serve  Thee;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

23.  For  Aid  in  Temptation 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who,  by  Thy 
XjL  Son,  hast  promised  us  forgiveness  of  sins  and  ever- 
lasting life:  We  beseech  Thee  so  to  rule  and  govern  our 
hearts  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  in  our  daily  need,  and 
especially  in  all  time  of  temptation,  we  may  seek  help 
from  Him,  and  by  a  true  and  lively  faith  in  Thy  Word 
obtain  the  same;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

24.  For  Repentance 

MERCIFUL  Father,  give  us  grace  that  we  may  never 
presume  to  sin;  but  if  at  any  time  we  offend  Thy 
Divine  Majesty,  may  we  truly  repent  and  lament  our 
offence,  and  by  a  lively  faith  obtain  remission  of  all  our 
sins;  solely  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


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25.  For  Pardon 

HEAR,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  prayer  of 
Thy  suppliants,  and  spare  those  who  confess  their 
sins  unto  Thee,  that  Thou  mayest  bestow  upon  us  both 
pardon  and  peace;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

26.  For  Deliverance  from  Sin 

WE  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  clemency  to 
show  us  Thine  unspeakable  mercy;  that  Thou 
mayest  both  set  us  free  from  our  sins,  and  rescue  us  from 
the  punishments  which,  for  our  sins,  we  deserve: 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

27.  For  Grace  to  know  and  follow  Christ 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Whom  to  know  is  everlasting 
life:  Grant  us  perfectly  to  know  Thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  to  be  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life;  that  fol- 
lowing His  steps  we  may  steadfastly  walk  in  the  way 
that  leadeth  to  eternal  life;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

28.  For  Grace  to  follow  Christ 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  given  Thine  Only  Son 
il  to  be  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin  and  also  an 
ensample  of  godly  life:  Give  us  grace  that  we  may  al- 
ways most  thankfully  receive  that  His  inestimable 
benefit,  and  also  daily  endeavor  ourselves  to  follow 
the  blessed  steps  of  His  most  holy  life;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

29.  For  Patience 

OGOD,  Who  by  the  meek  endurance  of  Thine  Only- 
begotten  Son  didst  beat  down  the  pride  of  the  old 
enemy:  Help  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  rightly  to  treasure 
in  our  hearts  what  our  Lord  hath  of  His  goodness  borne 
for  our  sakes;  that  after  His  example  we  may  bear  with 
patience  whatsoever  things  are  adverse  to  us;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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30.  For  Contentment 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Who  dost 
ijL  feed  the  birds  and  clothe  the  flowers,  and  AYho 
carest  for  us  as  a  father  for  his  children:  We  beseech 
Thee,  graciously  guard  us  against  distrust  and  vain 
over-carefulness,  and  help  us,  through  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
to  live  to  the  hallowing  of  Thy  Name,  the  coming  of  Thy 
Kingdom,  and  the  doing  of  Thy  Will,  so  that  we  may 
cast  all  our  care  on  Thee  and  in  unwavering  faith,  abide 
trustingly  in  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

31.  For  Steadfastness  in  Affliction 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  Merciful  God,  Who  hast  ap- 
±\  pointed  us  to  endure  sufferings  and  death  with  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  before  we  enter  with  Him  into  eternal 
glory:  Grant  us  grace  at  all  times  to  subject  ourselves 
to  Thy  holy  will,  and  to  continue  steadfast  in  the  true 
faith  unto  the  end  of  our  lives,  and  at  all  times  to  find 
peace  and  joy  in  the  blessed  hope  of  the  resurrection  of 
the  dead,  and  of  the  glory  of  the  world  to  come;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

32.  For  Humility 

OGOD,  Who  resistest  the  proud,  and  givest  grace 
to  the  humble:  Grant  unto  us  true  humility,  after 
the  likeness  in  which  Thine  Only  Son  hath  revealed  it  in 
Himself,  that  we  may  never  be  lifted  up  and  provoke 
Thy  wrath,  but  in  all  lowliness  be  made  partakers  of  the 
gifts  of  Thy  grace;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

33.  For  Purity 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto  Whom  all  hearts  are  open, 
il  all  desires  known,  and  from  Whom  no  secrets  are 
hid:   Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspira- 


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tion  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love 
Thee,  and  worthily  magnify  Thy  holy  Name;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

34.  For  Holiness 

OGOD,  Whose  strength  is  made  perfect  in  weakness: 
Mortify  and  kill  all  vices  in  us,  and  so  strengthen 
us  by  Thy  grace,  that  by  the  innocency  of  our  lives,  and 
the  constancy  of  our  faith  even  unto  death,  we  may 
glorify  Thy  holy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

35.  For  a  Blessed  Death 

CONFIRM,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  Thine 
unworthy  servants  in  Thy  grace;  that  in  the 
hour  of  our  death  the  adversary  may  not  prevail 
against  us,  but  that  we  may  be  found  worthy  of  ever- 
lasting life;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

36.  For  the  Blessedness  of  Heaven 

ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God,  Who  didst  give  Thine 
IjL  Only  Son  to  be  a  High  Priest  of  good  things  to 
come:  Hereafter  grant  unto  us,  Thine  unworthy  ser- 
vants, to  have  our  share  in  the  company  of  the  blessed; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

37.  For  Peace 

OGOD,  Who  art  the  Author  of  peace  and  Lover  of 
concord,  in  knowledge  of  Whom  standeth  our 
eternal  life,  Whose  service  is  perfect  freedom:  Defend 
us,  Thy  humble  servants,  in  all  assaults  of  our  enemies; 
that  we,  surely  trusting  in  Thy  defence,  may  not  fear 
the  power  of  any  adversaries;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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THE  CHURCH 

38.  For  the  Church 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  unto 
Thy  Church,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  the  wisdom 
which  cometh  down  from  above,  that  Thy  Word,  as 
becometh  it,  may  not  be  bound,  but  have  free  course  and 
be  preached  to  the  joy  and  edifying  of  Christ's  holy 
people,  that  in  steadfast  faith  we  may  serve  Thee,  and 
in  the  confession  of  Thy  Name  abide  unto  the  end; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

39.  For  the  Church 

MERCIFUL  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  cast  the 
bright  beams  of  Thy  light  upon  Thy  Church, 
that  it  being  instructed  by  the  doctrine  of  the  blessed 
Apostles,  may  so  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  that  it 
may  at  length  attain  to  the  light  of  everlasting  life; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

40.  For  the  Church 

OLORD,  favorably  receive  the  prayers  of  Thy 
Church,  that,  being  delivered  from  all  adversity 
and  error,  it  may  serve  Thee  in  safety  and  freedom;  and 
grant  us  Thy  peace  in  our  time;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

41.  For  the  Protection  and  Peace  of  the  Church 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  wilt  have 
jljL  all  men  to  be  saved,  and  to  come  to  the  knowledge 
of  the  truth :  We  beseech  Thy  glorious  Ma jesty,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  impart  the  grace 
and  help  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  all  ministers  of  Thy 
Word,  that  they  may  purely  teach  it  to  the  saving  of 
men;  bring  to  naught  by  Thine  Almighty  power  and 
unsearchable  wisdom,  all  the  counsels  of  those  who  hate 
Thy  Word,  and  who,  by  corrupt  teaching  or  with  violent 


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hands,  would  destroy  it,  and  enlighten  them  with  the 
knowledge  of  Thy  glory;  that  we,  leading  a  quiet  and 
peaceable  life,  may,  by  a  pure  faith,  learn  the  riches  of 
Thy  heavenly  grace,  and  in  holiness  and  righteousness 
serve  Thee,  the  only  true  God;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen.  ' 

4*2.  For  those  who  have  erred 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Whose 
ii  property  it  is  always  to  have  mercy:  We  most 
earnestly  beseech  Thee  to  visit  with  Thy  fatherly  cor- 
rection all  such  as  have  erred  and  gone  astray  from  the 
truth  of  Thy  holy  Word,  and  to  bring  them  to  a  due 
sense  of  their  error,  that  they  may  again  with  hearty 
faith  receive  and  hold  fast  Thine  unchangeable  Truth; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

43.  For  those  who  have  erred 

O  ALMIGHTY,  Merciful,  and  Gracious  God  and 
Father,  with  our  whole  heart  we  beseech  Thee  for 
all  who  have  forsaken  the  Christian  Faith;  all  who  have 
wandered  from  any  portion  thereof,  or  are  in  doubt  or 
temptation  through  the  corruptors  of  Thy  Word;  that 
Thou  wouldest  visit  them  as  a  Father,  reveal  unto  them 
their  error,  and  bring  them  back  from  their  wanderings; 
that  they,  in  singleness  of  heart,  taking  pleasure  alone 
in  the  pure  truth  of  Thy  Word,  may  be  made  wise  there- 
by unto  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

44.  For  the  Unity  in  the  Faith 

BRING  to  naught,  0  Christ,  the  schisms  of  heresy, 
which  seek  to  subvert  Thy  truth;  that,  as  Thou  art 
acknowledged  in  heaven  and  in  earth  as  one  and  the 
same  Lord,  so  Thy  people  gathered  from  all  nations, 
may  serve  Thee  in  unity  of  faith;  Who  livest  and 
reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


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45.  For  the  Unity  in  the  Faith 

OGOD,  Who  restorest  to  the  right  way  them  that 
err,  Who  gatherest  them  that  are  scattered,  and 
preservest  them  that  are  gathered:  Of  Thy  tender 
mercy,  .we  beseech  Thee,  pour  upon  Thy  Christian 
people  the  grace  of  unity,  that,  all  schisms  being 
healed,  Thy  flock,  united  to  the  true  Shepherd  of  Thy 
Church,  may  worthily  serve  Thee;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


46.  For  the  Children  of  the  Church 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  dost  will 
il  that  not  one  of  these  little  ones  should  perish,  and 
hast  sent  Thine  Only  Son  to  seek  and  to  save  that 
which  was  lost,  and  through  Him  hast  said,  Suffer  the 
little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and  forbid  them  not, 
for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God:  Most  heartily  we 
beseech  Thee  so  to  bless  and  govern  the  children  of  Thy 
Church,  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  grow  in 
grace  and  in  the  knowledge  of  Thy  Word;  protect  and 
defend  them  against  all  danger  and  harm,  giving  Thy 
holy  Angels  charge  over  them;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


47.  For  the  Children  of  the  Parish 

BLESSED  Lord  Jesus,  Who  hast  taught  us  that  we 
must  be  as  the  little  children  in  order  to  come  to 
Thy  Kingdom,  and  Who  didst  love  and  bless  them 
most  tenderly :  Grant  that  our  children  may  be  drawn 
unto  Thee  by  Thy  good  Spirit  and  ever  kept  in  Thy 
service,  so  that  walking  in  Thy  way,  they  may  ever  show 
forth  Thy  praise  and  be  one  with  us  in  the  confession  of 
Thy  holy  Name;  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


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48.  For  Catechumens 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  dost  al- 
il  ways  multiply  Thy  Church,  and  with  Thy  light 

and  grace  dost  strengthen  the  hearts  of  those  whom 
Thou  hast  regenerated,  confirming  unto  them  Thy 
covenant  and  faithfulness:  Grant  unto  our  Catechu- 
mens increase  both  of  faith  and  knowledge,  that  they 
may  rejoice  in  their  Baptism  and  really  and  heartily 
renew  their  covenant  with  Thee;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THE    MINISTRY 

49.  For  the  Ministry 

ALMIGHTY  and  Gracious  God.  the  Father  of 
l\  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Who  hast  commanded 
us  to  pray  that  Thou  wouldest  send  forth  laborers 
into  Thy  harvest:  Of  Thine  infinite  mercy  give  us 
true  teachers  and  ministers  of  Thy  Word,  and  put 
Thy  saving  Gospel  in  their  hearts  and  on  their  lips. 
that  they  may  truly  fulfil  Thy  command,  and  preach 
nothing  contrary  to  Thy  holy  Word;  that  we,  being 
warned,  instructed,  nurtured,  comforted  and  strength- 
ened by  Thy  heavenly  Word,  may  do  those  things 
which  are  well-pleasing  to  Thee,  and  profitable  to  us; 
through  Jesus  Christ.  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

.50.  For  the  Ministry 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ. 
didst  give  to  Thy  holy  Apostles  many  excellent 
gifts,  and  commandedst  them  earnestly  to  feed  Thy 
flock:  Make,  we  beseech  Thee. .all  Pastors  diligently  to 
preach  Thy  holy  Word,  and  the  people  obediently  to 
follow  the  same,  that  they  may  receive  the  crown  of 
everlasting  glory;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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51.  For  the  Ministry 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  alone  doest 
il  great  wonders:  Send  down  upon  Thy  Ministers 
and  upon  the  Congregations  committed  to  their  charge, 
the  healthful  Spirit  of  Thy  grace;  and,  that  they  may 
truly  please  Thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of 
Thy  blessing;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

MISSIONS 

52.  For  Missions 

OGOD,  our  Protector,  behold,  and  look  upon  the 
face  of  Thine  Anointed,  Who  hath  given  Himself 
for  the  redemption  of  all,  and  grant  that  from  the  rising 
of  the  sun  to  the  going  down  thereof,  Thy  Name  may  be 
great  among  the  Gentiles,  and  that  in  every  place, 
sacrifice  and  a  pure  offering  may  be  made  unto  Thy 
Name;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

53.  For  Missions 
ALMIGHTY  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Who,  through 

ii  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  hast  given  commandment 
unto  Thy  people  to  go  into  all  the  world  and  preach 
the  Gospel  to  every  creature:  Grant  us  a  ready  will  to 
obey  Thy  Word;  and  as  we  have  entered  into  the  labors 
of  other  men,  help  us  to  serve  Thee,  that  others  may 
enter  into  our  labors;  and  that  we  with  them,  and  they 
with  us,  may  attain  unto  everlasting  life;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

54.  For  Missions 

OGOD,  Who  didst  so  love  the  world  as  to  give  Thine 
Only-begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in 
Him  should  not  perish,- but  have  everlasting  life:  Look 
with  compassion  upon  the  heathen  who  know  Thee  not, 
and  on  the  multitudes  that  are  scattered  as  sheep  having 
no  shepherd;  and  so  bestow  upon  us  Thy  grace,  that  we, 
with  all  Thy  believing  people,  may  be  the  messengers  of 


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Thy  Gospel,  seek  them  that  are  lost,  and  restore  them 
unto  Thee;  that  they,  being  gathered  out  of  all  places 
whither  they  have  wandered,  may  be  strengthened, 
nurtured,  protected  and  guided  by  the  true  Shepherd 
and  Bishop  of  souls,  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  unto  Whom, 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  be  honor  and  power, 
dominion  and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

55.  For  the  Commissioning  of  Missionaries 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  makest  all  things  in  heaven 
l\  and  earth  to  serve  Thy  gracious  will:  We  commit 
to  Thy  care  and  protection  these  Thy  servants  wrhom  we 
send  forth  in  Thy  Name;  fulfil  the  promise  made  through 
Thy  Son  to  be  with  them  at  all  times,  whatever  be  the 
perils  they  may  meet,  or  the  trials  they  may  undergo; 
bless  them  with  Thy  continual  favor;  give  them  many 
souls  as  the  reward  of  their  labor;  and  in  every  hour  of 
conflict,  uncertainty  and  doubt  strengthen  and  uphold 
them,  and  give  them  Thy  peace;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

56.  For  the  Heathen 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  desirest  not 
il  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  wouldest  have  all  men  to 
repent  and  live:  Hear  our  prayers  for  the  heathen; 
take  away  iniquity  from  their  hearts,  and  turn  them 
from  their  idols  unto  the  living  and  true  God,  and  to 
Thine  Only  Son ;  and  gather  them  into  Thy  holy  Church, 
to  the  glory  of  Thy  Name;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

57.  For  the  Jews 
ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  lovest  to 
ii.  show  mercy :  Hear  the  prayers  which  we  offer  unto 
Thee  for  Thine  ancient  people,  that,  acknowledging 
Jesus  Christ,  Who  is  the  Light  of  truth,  they  may  be 
delivered  from  their  darkness;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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MORNING    AND   EVENING 

58.  For  the  H ' allowing  of  the  Lord's  Day 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  we  beseech  Thee 
so  to  rule  and  guide  us  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
we  hear  and  receive  Thy  holy  Word  with  our  whole 
heart  and  hallow  Thy  Holy  Day,  in  order  that  through 
Thy  Word  we  also  may  be  sanctified,  learn  to  place  all 
our  trust  and  hope  in  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son,  and  fol- 
lowing Him,  be  led  safely  through  all  evil,  until  through 
Thy  grace,  we  come  to  everlasting  life;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

59.  Morning 

GRANT  us,  O  Lord,  to  pass  this  day  in  gladness  and 
peace,  without  stumbling  and  without  stain,  that 
reaching  the  eventide  victorious  over  all  temptation 
through  Thy  ever  present  aid,  we  may  praise  Thee,  the 
Eternal  God,  Who  dost  govern  all  things  and  art  blessed 
for  evermore;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

60.  Morning 

OLORD,  King  of  heaven  and  earth,  may  it  please 
Thee  this  day  to  order  and  hallow,  to  rule  and 
govern  our  hearts  and  bodies,  our  thoughts,  words  and 
works,  according  to  Thy  commandments;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

61.  Evening        • 

LIGHTEN  our  darkness,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord; 
J  and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils 
and  dangers  of  this  night;  for  the  love  of  Thy  Only  Son, 
our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


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INTERCESSION'S 

62.  For  those  in  Affliction 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Consolation 
l\  of  the  sorrowful,  and  the  Strength  of  the  weak: 
May  the  prayers  of  them  that  in  any  tribulation  or 
distress  cry  unto  Thee,  graciously  pome  before  Thee, 
so  that  in  all  their  necessities  they  may  mark  and  re- 
ceive Thy  manifold  help  and  comfort:  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

63.  For  those  in  Affliction 

ALMIGHTY  God.  cast  not  away  Thy  people  who 
l\  cry  unto  Thee  in  their  tribulation:  but  for  the 
glory  of  Thy  Name,  be  pleased  to  succor  the  afflicted; 
through  Jesus  Christ.  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

64.  For  those  in  Affliction 

OLORD,  look  down  from  heaven,  behold,  visit  and 
relieve  Thy  servants,  for  whom  we  offer  our  sup- 
plications; look  upon  them  with  the  eyes  of  Thy  mercy: 
give  them  comfort  and  sure  confidence  in  Thee;  defend 
them  from  the  danger  of  the  enemy,  and  keep  them  in 
perpetual  peace  and  safety;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

65.  For  the  Sick 

ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God,  the  eternal  Salva- 
l\  tion  of  them  that  believe:  Hear  our  prayers  in 
behalf  of  Thy  servants  who  are  sick,  for  whom  we  im- 
plore the  aid  of  Thy  mercy,  that  being  restored  to 
health,  they  may  render  thanks  to  Thee  in  Thy  Church; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

66.  For  Mothers 

O  ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God  and  Father,  Crea- 
tor of  all  things,  Who  by  Thy  grace,  through  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  makest  the  anguish  of  our  human  birth 


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a  holy  and  salutary  cross:  We  pray  Thee,  0  gracious 
Father,  Lord  and  God,  that  Thou  wouldest  preserve  and 
guard  the  work  of  Thine  own  hand;  forsake  not  them 
who  cry  to  Thee  in  sore  travail,  but  deliver  them  out  of 
all  their  pains,  to  their  joy,  and  to  the  glory  of  Thy 
goodness;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

67.  For  those  who  are  innocently  imprisoned 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  didst  bring  the  Apostle 
il  Peter  forth  out  of  prison:  Have  mercy  upon  all 
who  are  innocently  imprisoned,  and  set  them  free  from 
their  bonds,  that  we  may  rejoice  in  their  deliverance, 
and  continually  give  praise  to  Thee;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

68.  For  our  Enemies 

O  ALMIGHTY,  Everlasting  God,  Who,  through 
Thine  Only  Son,  our  blessed  Lord,  hast  com- 
manded us  to  love  our  enemies,  to  do  good  to  them  that 
hate  us,  and  to  pray  for  them  that  persecute  us:  We 
earnestly  beseech  Thee  that  by  Thy  gracious  visitation 
they  may  be  led  to  true  repentance,  and  may  have  the 
same  love,  and  be  of  one  accord,  and  of  one  mind  and 
heart  with  us,  and  with  Thy  whole  Church;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

69.  In  Time  of  Great  Sickness 

\ LMIGHTY  and  most  Merciful  God,  our  Heavenly 
Ijl  Father:  We,  Thine  erring  children,  humbly  con- 
fess unto  Thee,  that  we  have  justly  deserved  the  chasten- 
ing, which  for  our  sins  Thou  hast  sent  upon  us;  but  we 
entreat  Thee,  of  Thy  boundless  goodness  to  grant  us 
true  repentance,  graciously  to  forgive  our  sins,  to  re- 
move from  us  or  to  lighten  our  merited  punishment  and 
so  to  strengthen  us  by  Thy  grace  that  as  obedient  chil- 


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dren  we  may  he  subject  to  Thy  will,  and  hear  our 
afflictions  in  patience;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

70.  In  Time  of  Drought 

OGOD,  most  Merciful  Father,  in  this  our  necessity, 
we  beseech  Thee  to  open  the  windows  of  heaven, 
and  to  send  a  fruitful  rain  upon  us,  to  revive  the  earth, 
and  to  refresh  the  fruits  thereof,  that  we  may  praise  and 
glorify  Thy  Name  for  this  Thy  mercy;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

71.  In  Time  of  Unseasonable  Weather 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Who  art  gracious 
and  merciful,  and  hast  promised  that  Thou  wilt 
hear  us  when  we  call  upon  Thee  in  our  troubles:  We 
beseech  Thee,  look  not  upon  our  sins  and  evil  deeds,  but 
upon  our  necessities,  and  according  to  Thy  mercy  send 
us  such  seasonable  weather,  that  the  earth  may  in  due 
time  yield  her  increase;  that  by  Thy  goodness  we  may 
receive  our  daily  bread,  and  learn  to  know  Thee  as  a 
merciful  God,  and  evermore  give  thanks  to  Thee  for 
Thy  goodness;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

THE  XATIOX 

7*2.  For  our  Country 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  given  us  a  land,  wherein 
l\  we  are  free  to  read  and  hear  Thy  Word,  to  confess 
Thy  Name,  and  to  labor  together  for  the  extension  of 
Thy  Kingdom:  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  liberty 
vouchsafed  unto  us,  may  be  continued  to  our  children 
and  our  children's  children,  and  that  the  power  of  the 
Gospel  may  here  abound,  to  the  blessing  of  all  the 
nations  of  the  earth,  and  to  Thine  eternal  glory;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thv  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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73.  For  our  Nation 

OGOD,  Who  by  Thy  Providence  didst  lead  our 
forefathers  to  this  land  wherein  they  found  refuge 
from  oppression  and  freedom  to  worship  Thee:  We 
beseech  Thee,  ever  to  guide  our  Nation  in  the  way  of 
Thy  truth  and  peace,  so  that  we  may  never  fail  in  the 
blessing  which  Thou  hast  promised  to  that  people  whose 
God  is  the  Lord;  through  Jesus  Christ.  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

74.  For  Those  in  Authority 

O  MERCIFUL  Father  in  heaven.  Who  holdest  in 
Thy  hand  all  the  might  of  man.  and  Who  hast 
ordained  the  powers  that  be  for  the  punishment  of  evil- 
doers, and  for  the  praise  of  them  that  do  well,  and  of 
Whom  is  all  rule  and  authority  in  the  kingdoms  of  the 
world:  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  graciously  regard 
Thy  servants,  the  President  of  the  United  States,  the 
Governor  of  this  Commonwealth,  our  Judges  and  Magis- 
trates, and  all  the  Rulers  of  the  earth.  May  all  that 
receive  the  sword,  as  Thy  ministers,  bear  it  according 
to  Thy  commandment.  Enlighten  and  defend  them  by 
Thy  Name.  0  God.  Grant  them  wisdom  and  under- 
standing, that,  under  their  peaceable  governance.  Thy 
people  may  be  guarded  and  directed  in  righteousness, 
quietness,  and  unity.  Protect  and  prolong  their  lives. 
O  God  of  our  salvation,  that  we.  with  them,  may  show 
forth  the  praise  of  Thy  Name:  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son.  our  Lord.     Amen. 

♦    75.  In  Time  of  National  Distress 

OLORD  God.  Heavenly  Father:  We  humbly  confess 
unto  Thee  that  by  our  evil  doings  and  continual 
disobedience,  we  have  deserved  these  Thy  chastise- 
ments: but  we  earnestly  beseech  Thee,  for  Thy  Name's 
sake,  to  spare  us;  restrain  the  harmful  power  of  the 
enemy,  and  succor  Thy  suffering  people;  that  Thy  Word 
may  be  declared  faithf ullv  and  without  hinderance,  and 


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that  we,  amending  our  sinful  lives,  may  walk  obediently 
to  Thy  holy  commandments;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

76.  In  Time  of  National  Distress 

LOOK  mercifully,  0  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  on  the 
J  affliction  of  Thy  people;  and  let  not  our  sins  de- 
stroy us,  but  let  Thine  almighty  mercy  save  us;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

77.  In  Time  of  National  Distress 

MOST  Loving  and  Gracious  Lord  God,  Who  for 
our  many  grievous  sins  art  pleased  sorely  to 
chasten  us:  We  flee  to  Thy  tender  and  fatherly  com- 
passion alone,  beseeching  Thee  that,  as  a  father  pitieth 
his  children.  Thou  wouldest  pity  us  miserable  sinners: 
turn  away  Thy  righteous  wrath,  and  give  us  not  over  to 
deserved  death,  but  deliver  us,  that  we  may  now  and 
evermore  praise  Thee,  0  gracious  God  and  Father, 
Who  desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that 
he  may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live:  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

78.  Xational  Thanksgiving 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Whose 
IJL  mercies  are  new  unto  us  every  morning,  and  Who. 
though  we  have  in  no  wise  deserved  Thy  goodness,  dost 
abundantly  provide  for  all  our  wants  of  body  and  soul: 
Give  us,  we  pray  Thee.  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may 
heartily  acknowledge  Thy  merciful  goodness  toward  us, 
give  thanks  for  all  Thy  benefits,  and  serve  Thee  in 
willing  obedience;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

70.   Xational  Thanksgiving 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  Merciful  God.  Who  in  Thy 
1m.  fatherly  wisdom  hast  chastened  us  on  account  of 


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our  sins,  that  we  might  not  continue  in  impenitence  and 
vain  confidence,  and  thus  perish  with  the  ungodly:  We 
give  Thee  most  hearty  thanks  and  praise  that  in  the 
midst  of  wrath  Thou  hast  remembered  mercy,  turning 
away  from  us  Thy  just  anger,  and  hast  graciously  de- 
livered us  out  of  our  affliction;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

THANKSGIVING 

80.  For  the  Blessings  of  Redemption 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  we  give  Thee 
thanks,  that  of  Thy  great  goodness  and  mercy. 
Thou  didst  suffer  Thine  Only-begotten  Son  to  become 
Incarnate,  and  to  redeem  us  from  sin  and  everlasting 
death;  and  we  beseech  Thee,  enlighten  our  hearts  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  evermore  yield  Thee 
unfeigned  thanks  for  this  Thy  grace,-  and  may  comfort 
ourselves  with  the  same  in  all  time  of  tribulation  and 
temptation;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

81.  General 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  from  Whom  with- 
out ceasing  we  receive  exceeding  abundantly  all 
good  gifts,  and  Who  daily  of  Thy  pure  grace  guardest 
us  against  all  evil :  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  acknowledging  with  our  whole  heart  all  this 
Thy  goodness,  we  may  now  and  evermore  thank  and 
praise  Thy  loving  kindness  and  tender  mercy;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

FOR   ANSWER  TO  PRAYER 

82.  For  Answer  to  Prayer 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
l\  time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  sup- 
plications unto  Thee;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two 


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or  three  are  gathered  together  in  Thy  Name,  Thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests:  Fulfill  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires 
and  petitions  of  Thy  servants,  as  maybe  most  expedient 
for  them;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  Thy 
truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting;  Who 
livest  and  reignest,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

83.  For  Answer  to  Prayer 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Fountain  of  all  wisdom,  Who 
ii  knowest  our  necessities  before  we  ask,  and  our  ig- 
norance in  asking:  We  beseech  Thee  to  have  compassion 
upon  our  infirmities;  and  those  things  which  for  our 
unworthiness  we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blindness  we 
cannot  ask,  vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  worthiness  of 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

84.  For  Answer  to  Prayer 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  promised  to  hear  the 
l\  petitions  of  those  who  ask  in  Thy  Son's  Name: 
We  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  incline  Thine  ear  to  us 
who  have  now  made  our  prayers  and  supplications  unto 
Thee;  and  grant  that  those  things  which  we  have  faith- 
fully asked  according  to  Thy  will,  may  effectually  be 
obtained,  to  the  relief  of  our  necessities,  and  to  the 
setting  forth  of  Thy  glory;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

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85.  For  the  Nation 

OGOD,  Who  in  this  land  hast  made  the  people  the 
ministers  of  Thy  just  rule:  So  turn  their  hearts 
unto  Thee,  that  holding  their  citizenship  as  a  trust  from 
Thee,  they  may  guard,  defend  and  use  it  according  to 
Thy  will,  and  that,  serving  Thee  with  willing,  joyful  and 
obedient  hearts,  they  may  cherish  their  freedom  as  a 


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blessing  of  Thy  Gospel,  and  strive  to  bring  it  unto  all 
peoples;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

86.  For  the  President,  and  Those  in  Authority 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  we  humbly  im- 
1\  plore  Thee  graciously  to  regard  the  President  of 
the  United  States,  his  counsellors,  and  all  others  in 
authority  over  us,  that,  guided  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
they  may  be  high  in  purpose,  wise  in  counsel,  unwaver- 
ing in  duty,  and  in  the  administration  of  their  solemn 
charge  may  wholly  serve  Thy  will,  uphold  the  honor  of 
our  Nation,  secure  the  protection  of  our  people,  and 
bring  victory  to  our  righteous  cause;  through  Jesus 
Christ.  Thy  Son.  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ST.  For  the  Church  in  Time  of  War 

OLORD  God  of  our  Fathers.  Whose  merciful  ear  is 
open  unto  our  prayer,  and  from  Whom  alone  must 
come  our  help:  Regard  in  compassion  Thy  people,  upon 
whom  has  fallen  the  scourge  of  war.  that  they  may  take 
to  heart  Thy  righteous  judgments,  be  prepared  for  all 
trials,  sustained  and  comforted  in  all  distresses,  and  be 
graciously  delivered,  in  Thine  own  time  and  way,  from 
all  threatening  calamities:  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     A  mat. 

SS.  For  the  Church  in  Time  of  War 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ.  Who  didst  establish  Thy 
Church  on  earth,  and  didst  command  Thy  dis- 
ciples to  be  Thy  witnesses  among  all  nations:  Grant 
unto  Thy  faithful  people,  amid  the  labors  and  distresses 
of  this  present  time,  boldness  to  confess  Thy  Name: 
enable  them,  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  be  among  their 
fellowmen  as  those  who  serve,  turning  the  hearts  of 


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men  to  Thee,  uplifting  the  weak,  comforting  the  sor- 
rowing, and  speaking  peace  to  the  desolate  and  afflicted; 
Thou  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

89.  For  the  Church  in  Time  of  War 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  hast  promised  to  be 
with  us  alway ,  even  unto  the  end  of  the  world :  Let 
the  trials  and  sorrows  of  Thy  suffering  members,  where- 
soever they  may  be,  graciously  come  before  Thee;  hal- 
low their  afflictions  by  Thy  loving  Presence,  strengthen 
them  to  endure  hardship,  and  enable  them  to  carry  their 
cross  after  Thee  and  be  faithful  unto  death,  that,  at  the 
last,  they  may  come  to  the  glory  which  Thou  shalt  re- 
veal, where  Thou  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father 
in  the  Unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  One  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

90.  For  the  Army 

OGOD,  Who  art  a  Shield  and  Buckler  to  all  who 
trust  in  Thee:  Stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand 
over  the  Army  of  the  United  States  and  those  who  serve 
therein;  that,  strengthened  with  Thy  might,  they  may 
be  enabled  to  overcome  every  threatening  danger,  and 
be  to  our  Land  a  sure  defence  against  all  our  foes; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

91.  For  the  Navy 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  at  Whose  word  of  peace  the 
waves  of  the  sea  were  still:  Preserve,  we  beseech 
Thee,  the  Navy  of  the  L  nited  States,  and  those  who  serve 
therein,  from  the  perils  of  great  waters  and  the  snares 
and  violence  of  our  enemies,  that  they  may  guard  our 
Land  against  all  those  who  would  destroy  or  straiten  its 
liberties,  so  that  all  the  inhabitants  thereof  may  have 
peace  and  freedom  to  serve  Thee;  Who  livest  and  reign- 


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est  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


92.  For  Those  in  Our  Country's  Service  in  Time  of  War 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  let  Thy 
l\  protection  be  upon  all  those  who  are  in  the  service 
of  our  Country,  guarding  them  from  all  harm  and 
danger  of  body  and  soul;  sustain  and  comfort  those  at 
home,  especially  in  their  hours  of  loneliness,  anxiety, 
and  sorrow;  prepare  the  dying  for  death  and  the  living 
for  Thy  service;  give  success  to  our  arms  on  land  and 
sea  and  in  the  air;  and  grant  unto  us  and  all  nations  a 
speedy,  just  and  lasting  peace,  to  the  glory  of  Thy 
Name  and  the  coming  of  Thy  Kingdom;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


93.  For  Chaplains 

LET  Thine  especial  blessing,  O  Gracious  Father,  rest 
J  upon  the  Chaplains  in  the  Arm}7  and  Navy,  and 
upon  all  who  minister  to  the  souls  of  those  who  go  forth 
to  war;  grant  them  the  help  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  cour- 
ageously to  war  against  sin,  and  to  lead  men  to  Christ  as 
the  only  Saviour;  grant  them  grace  and  strength  to 
follow  His  example  in  their  life  and  conversation;  and 
so  bless  all  their  ministrations  that  they  may  awaken 
the  careless,  strengthen  the  weak,  confirm  and  encour- 
age the  doubting  and  despondent,  comfort  the  suffering 
and  speak  peace  to  the  dying;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

94.  For  the  Ministry  of  Mercy 

OMOST  Merciful  Father,  Who  dost  commit  to  our 
love  and  care  our  fellowmen  in  their  necessities: 
Graciously  be  with  and  prosper  all  those  who  are  seek- 
ing and  ministering  to  the  sick  and  wounded;  let  their 


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ministry  be  abundantly  blessed  in  bringing  ease  to  the 
suffering,  comfort  to  the  sorrowing,  and  peace  to  the 
dying,  knowing  that  inasmuch  as  they  do  it  unto  the 
least  of  these,  Christ's  brethren,  they  do  it  unto  Him, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

95.  For  the  Sick,  Wounded  and  Captives 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Consolation 
lV  of  the  sorrowful,  and  the  Strength  of  the  weak: 
May  the  prayers  of  them  that  in  any  tribulation  or  dis- 
tress cry  unto  Thee,  graciously  come  before  Thee; 
especially  the  prayers  of  those  who  are  sick  or  wounded, 
in  peril  of  death,  or  held  captive  in  the  power  of  the 
enemy;  so  that  in  all  their  necessities  they  may  mark 
and  receive  Thy  manifold  help  and  comfort;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

96.  For  the  Bereaved 

HAVE  compassion,  O  Lord,  upon  all  who  mourn  and 
upon  all  who  are  lonely  and  desolate;  be  Thou 
their  Comforter  and  Friend:  give  them  such  earthly 
solace  as  Thou  seest  to  be  best  for  them,  and,  bringing 
them  to  fuller  knowledge  of  Thy  love,  do  Thou  wipe 
away  all  their  tears;  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

97.  For  Victory 

OGOD,  our  Refuge  and  Strength,  our  very  present 
Help  in  trouble :  Protect  and  prosper,  we  beseech 
Thee,  our  beloved  Country  in  this  time  of  war;  make  of 
us,  by  Thy  grace,  a  people  worthy  to  be  entrusted  with 
victory;  and  so  use,  direct  and  bless  our  Army  and 
Navy  that  they  may  be  Thy  chosen  instruments  in 
overcoming  wrong  and  establishing  liberty,  truth  and 
righteousness  in  the  earth;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


234  COLLECTS  AND   PRAYERS 

98.  For  Pease 

ETERNAL  Father,  Who  in  the  sending  of  Thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  didst  speak  Peace  to  the 
world,  and  in  the  Blood  of  His  Cross  hast  opened  to  all 
mankind  the  Way  to  peace  with  Thee:  Turn  all  men 
to  the  Cross,  and  fire  every  heart  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
that  all  may  accept  in  Christ  the  way  of  life,  that  fol- 
lowing His  holy  example  and  burning  with  His  zeal  of 
service,  all  men  may  become  one  brotherhood  in  Him, 
and  Thy  peace  possess  every  heart  and  rule  in  all  the 
nations  of  the  world;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


99.  For  the  Discomfiture  of  the  Enemies  of  the  Xation 

OLORD  God  Almighty,  Who  alone  riddest  away 
tyrants  and  stillest  the  noise  and  tumult  of  the 
people :  Scatter,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  counsels  of  them 
that  secretly  devise  mischief,  and  bring  the  dealings  of 
the  violent  to  naught;  cast  down  the  unjust  from  high 
places  and  cause  the  unruly  to  cease  from  troubling; 
put  down  all  envious  and  malicious  passions  and  subdue 
the  haters  and  evil-doers,  that  the  whole  world  may 
have  rest  before  Thee  and  that  all  nations  may  serve 
Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen . 


100.  For  the  Maintenance  of  the  Gospel 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Who  givest 
il  us  our  daily  bread  in  answer  to  our  prayers: 
Withhold  not  from  us,  nor  from  our  children's  children, 
nor  from  our  land,  nor  from  the  people  of  any  nation  of 
the  earth,  the  Bread  of  Life;  but  grant  that  the  living- 
seed  of  Thy  Word  may  everywhere  be  sown  plenteously, 
and  that  the  fruits  thereof  may  abound,  by  Thy  grace, 
unto  life  everlasting;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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101.  For  the  Parents  and  Friends  of  Men  in  the  Service 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  Heaven,  the  Comfort  and 
Help  of  Thy  people  in  all  times:  Be  Thou  near  to 
all  who  are  lonely  and  sad  because  of  the  absence  of 
loved  ones  in  the  service  of  our  Country;  be  Thou  their 
strength  and  stay  in  the  time  of  sore  trial,  and  help 
them  to  cast  all  their  burdens  upon  Thee;  comfort  all 
who  have  been  bereaved,  giving  to  them  the  spirit  of 
submission  and  an  abiding  faith  in  Thee  and  in  Thy 
Word,  and  fill  their  hearts  with  Thy  peace;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS 


THE  LITANY 

7  The  Litany  may  be  used  at  The  Service  on  Sundays,  except  on  Fes- 
tivals or  when  there  is  a  Communion. 

r  It  may  be  used  at  Matins  and  Vespers,  except  on  Festivals;  the  ancient 
Litany  Days  being  Wednesday  and  Friday. 

r  It  may  be  used  alone  on  Days  of  Humiliation  and  Prayer,  or  as  a 
Penitential  Office,  or  at  specially  appointed  times. 

r  When  said  at  The  Service,  it  shall  be  used  instead  of  the  Form  of 
General  Prayer  there  appointed,  and  be  followed  by  a  Hymn  and  the 
Benediction. 

r  When  said  at  Matins  or  Vespers,  it  shall  immediately  follow  the 
Canticle,  and  after  it  shall  be  said  the  Benedicamus  and  the  Benedic- 
tion. 

T  When  used  as  a  special  Office,  the  Order  shall  be:  The  Minister  shall 
say:  In  the  Xame  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.  R\  Amen.  Then  shall  be  said  one  or  more  of  the  Psalms 
with  the  Gloria  Patri.  A  brief  Lesson  with  the  Response,  and  a 
Hymn  may  follow.  Then  shall  the  Litany  be  said,  and  after  the 
last  Collect  shall  follow  this  Benediction:  The  Blessing  of  Almighty 
God,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 
It".  Amen. 

r  The  Responses  shall  be  sung  or  said  by  the  Congregation. 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
J  Rr.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

I{7.  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Bjf.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

0  Christ,  hear  us. 
HT.  O  Christ,  hear  us. 

0  God,  the  Father  in  heaven: 

R7.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 
0  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world: 

W.  Have  mercv  upon  us. 
O  God,  the  Holy' Ghost: 

R/.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 
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THE   LITANY  281 


Be  gracious  unto  us. 

iy.  Spare  us,  good  Lord. 
Be  gracious  unto  us. 

T$.  Help  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  sin; 
From  all  error; 
From  all  evil : 

T$.  Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil; 
From  sudden  and  evil  death; 
From  pestilence  and  famine; 
From  war  and  bloodshed; 
From  sedition  and  rebellion; 
From  lightning  and  tempest ; 
From  all  calamity  by  fire  and  water; 
And  from  everlasting  death : 
BJ.  Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  Thy  holy  Incarnation; 
By  Thy  holy  Nativity ; 

By  Thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and  Temptation; 
By  Thine  Agony  and  Bloody  Sweat; 
By  Thy  Cross  and  Passion; 
By  Thy  precious  Death  and  Burial; 
By  Thy  glorious  Resurrection  and  Ascension; 
And  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter: 
Hr.  Help  us,  good  Lord. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation; 
In  all  time  of  our  prosperity; 
In  the  hour  of  death; 
And  in  the  day  of  judgment: 
R?>  Help  us,  good  Lord. 

We  poor  sinners  do  beseech  Thee; 
I?.  To  hear  us,  O  Lord  God. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS 


And  to  rule  and  govern  Thy  holy  Christian  Church; 

To  preserve  all  pastors  and  ministers  of  Thy  Church 
in  the  true  knowledge  and  understanding  of  Thy  Word, 
and  in  holiness  of  life; 

To  put  an  end  to  all  schisms  and  causes  of  offence; 

To  bring  into  the  way  of  truth  all  such  as  have  erred, 
and  are  deceived; 

To  beat  down  Satan  under  our  feet; 

To  send  faithful  laborers  into  Thy  harvest; 

To  accompany  Thy  Word  with  Thy  Spirit  and  grace; 

To  raise  up  them  that  fall,  and  to  strengthen  such  as 
do  stand; 

And  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak-hearted  and  the 
distressed : 

ty.  We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

To  give  to  all  nations  peace  and  concord; 

To  preserve  our  country  from  discord  and  conten- 
tion; 

To  give  to  our  nation  perpetual  victory  over  all  its 
enemies; 

To  direct  and  defend  our  President,  and  all  in  author- 
ity; 

And  to  bless  and  keep  our  magistrates,  and  all  our 
people : 

B/.  We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

To  behold  and  succor  all  who  are  in  danger,  necessity, 
and  tribulation; 

To  protect  all  who  travel  by  land  or  water; 

To  preserve  all  women  in  the  perils  of  childbirth; 

To  strengthen  and  keep  all  sick  persons  and  young 
children; 

To  set  free  all  who  are  innocently  imprisoned; 

To  defend  and  provide  for  all  fatherless  children  and 
widows; 

And  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men: 

I?/.  We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 


THE   LITANY  2,89 


To  forgive  our  enemies,  persecutors,  and  slanderers, 
and  to  turn  their  hearts; 

To  give  and  preserve  to  our  use   the  fruits  of  the 
earth; 

And  graciously  to  hear  our  prayers: 

Hr.  We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  God; 
ty.  We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takes t  away  the  sin  of  the 
world; 

HT.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world ; 

iy.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world; 

BT.  Grant  us  Thy  peace. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
B/.  O  Christ,  hear  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

K.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

B/.  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

B?.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us.     Amen. 

r  Then   shall  the  Minister,   and  the  Congregation  with  him,  say  the 
Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion; But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the  king- 
dom, and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever  and  ever. 
Amen. 


240  GENERAL  PRAYERS 

1f  Then  may  the  Minister  say  the  Collect  for  the  Day,  except  when 
The  Litany  is  used  at  The  Service.  Then  may  be  said  one  or  more 
of  the  Litany  Collects  here  following. 

1 

V.    O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins. 

Rr.  Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Who  desir- 
jLjl  est  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he 
should  turn  from  his  evil  way  and  live:  We  beseech  Thee 
graciously  to  turn  from  us  those  punishments  which  we 
by  our  sins  have  deserved,  and  to  grant  us  grace  ever 
hereafter  to  serve  Thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of 
living;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


V.    Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name. 
R*.  Deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy  Name's  sake. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  by  Thy 
ii  Holy  Spirit  dost  govern  and  sanctify  the  whole 
Christian  Church :  Hear  our  prayers  for  all  members  of 
the  same,  and  mercifully  grant,  that  by  Thy  grace  they 
may  serve  Thee  in  true  faith;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


f.   O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins. 

IV.  Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

OGOD,  Merciful  Father,  Who  despisest  not  the 
sighing  of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such 
as  are  sorrowful :  Mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which  we 
make  before  Thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversities, 
whensoever  they  oppress  us;  and  graciously  hear  us, 
that  those  evils  which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the 
devil  or  man  worketh  against  us,  may,  by  Thy  good 
providence,  be  brought  to  naught;  that  we  Thy  ser- 
vants, being  hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may  evermore  give 


THE  LITAXY  241 


thanks  unto  Thee  in  Thy  holy  Church;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


V.    O  Lord,  enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant. 
K~.  For  in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the 
il  midst  of  so  many  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason 
of  the  frailty  of  our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand  up- 
right: Grant  us  such  strength  and  protection,  as  may 
support  us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us  through  all 
temptations;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


V.    Call  upon  Me  in  the  day  of  trouble. 

IV.  I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  Me. 

SPARE  us,  O  Lord,  and  mercifully  forgive  us  our 
sins,  and  though  by  our  continual  transgressions  we 
have  merited  Thy  punishments,  be  gracious  unto  us, 
and  grant  that  all  those  evils  which  we  have  deserved, 
may  be  turned  from  us,  and  overruled  to  our  everlasting 
good;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


Y.    The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people. 
R".  The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace. 

OGOD,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  coun- 
sels, and  all  just  works  do  proceed:  Give  unto  Thy 
servants  that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and 
also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of 
our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quietness; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


242  GENERAL  PRAYERS 

THE   SUFFRAGES 

If  The  Suffrages  may  be  used  at  Matins  or  Vespers  in  the  same  manner 
as  the  Litany.     (See  Litany  Rubrics,  p.  236.) 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
J  I#.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

B/.  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

B?.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation; 

R?.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 

I  SAID;  O  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me; 
ty.  Heal  my  soul ;  for  I  have  sinned  against  Thee. 
Return,  O  Lord,  how  long? 

R/.  And  let  it  repent  Thee  concerning  Thy  servants. 
Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us; 

R?.  According  as  we  hope  in  Thee. 
Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness; 

RT.  And  let  Thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 
O  Lord,  save  our  rulers; 

RJ.  Let  the  King  hear  us  when  we  call. 
Save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance; 

R?.  Feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 
Remember  Thy  congregation; 

R?.  Which  Thou  hast  purchased  of  old. 
Peace  be  within  thy  walls; 

R?.  And  prosperity  within  thy  palaces. 
Let  us  pray  for  our  absent  brethren; 

R/.  O  Thou,  our  God,  save  Thy  servants  that  trust 
in  Thee. 


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Let  us  pray  for  the  broken-hearted  and  the  captives; 

HT.  Redeem  Israel,  ()  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 
Send  them  help  from  the  Sanctuary; 

iy.  And  strengthen  them  out  of  Zion. 
Hear  my  prayer,  0  Lord; 

R?.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

|  At  Matins  may  then  be  said  responsibly  the  Psalm  (130),  De  pro- 
fundis;  and  at  Vespers  may  be  said  tin  Psalm  (51),  Miserere  mei. 

r  Then  shall  be  said: 

TURN  us  again,  O  God  of  hosts; 
R".  Cause    Thy    face    to    shine   and   we   shall    be 
saved. 

Arise,  O  Christ,  for  our  help; 

Rr.  And  redeem  us,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord; 

Iff.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

IT.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Collect  for  the  Day,  after  which 
he  may  say  any  other  suitable  Colleets,  ending  with  this  Collect  for 
Peace. 

GIVE  peace  in  our  days,  O  Lord: 
Hr.  Because  there  is  none  other  that  fighteth  for 
us,  except  Thou,  our  God. 

O  Lord,  let  there  be  peace  in  Thy  strength: 

iy.  And  abundance  in  Thy  towers. 
Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  coun- 
sels, and  all  just  works  do  proceed:  Give  unto  Thy 
servants  that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and 
also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of 


244  GENERAL  PRAYERS 

our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quietness; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

If  Then  may  be  sung  or  said  the  Benedicamus. 

Bless  we  the  Lord. 
ty.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

^f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Benediction. 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love 
of  God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  you  all.     Amen. 


THE   MORNING   SUFFRAGES 

%  The  Morning  Suffrages  may  be  said  at  Matins,  or  in  the  Morning 
Prayer  of  the  Household,  or  alone  as  a  brief  Morning  Office. 

r  When  said  at  Matins,  the  Morning  Suffrages  shall  immediately  fol- 
low the  Canticle. 

f  When  used  as  a  special  Morning  Office,  the  Morning  Suffrages  shall 
begin:  ty.  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  R".  Amen.  After  the  Creed  shall  follow  a  Psalm,  a 
brief  Lesson  with  the  Response  and  a  Hymn;  and  after  the  Bene- 
dicamus shall  be  said  this  Benediction:  The  Blessing  of  Almighty 
God,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 
Kf.  Amen. 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
J  Off.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

ty.  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

ty.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

%  Then  shall  all  say  the  Lord's  Prayer  and  the  Apostles'  Creed: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 


THE  MORNING  SUFFRAGES  245 

earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion; But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary; 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  And 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty; 
From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the 
dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness  of 
sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life  ever- 
lasting.   Amen. 

r  When  the  Morning  Suffrages  are  used  as  a  Special  Office,  here  shall 
follow  the  Psalm,  the  Lesson,  and  the  Hymn. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

UNTO  Thee  have  I  cried,  O  Lord: 
ty.  And  in  the  morning  shall  my  prayer  prevent 
Thee. 

Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  Thy  praise: 

IC.  And  with  Thy  honor  all  the  day. 
O  Lord,  hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins: 

R".  And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God: 

H/.  And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence: 

R\  And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation: 
R".  And  uphold  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 


246  GENERAL  PRAYERS 

Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  this  day: 

B/.  To  keep  us  without  sin. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord: 

ty.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us: 

ty.  As  our  trust  is  in  Thee. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  : 

I?7.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

ty.  iVnd  with  thy  spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 

1f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  Day,  and  any  other  suitable 
Collects;  after  which  may  be  said  the  Prayer  here  following. 

WE  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  Heavenly  Father, 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou 
hast  protected  us  through  the  night  from  all  danger  and 
harm;  and  we  beseech  Thee  to  preserve  and  keep  us,  this 
day  also,  from  all  sin  and  evil;  that  in  all  our  thoughts, 
words  and  deeds,  we  may  serve  and  please  Thee.  Into 
Thy  hands  we  commend  our  bodies  and  souls,  and  all 
that  is  ours.  Let  Thy  holy  angel  have  charge  concern- 
ing us,  that  the  wicked  one  have  no  power  over  us. 
Amen. 

If  Then  may  be  said  the  Benedicamus. 

Bless  we  the  Lord. 
ty.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

1f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Benediction. 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love 
of  God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  you  all.     Amen. 


Til?:  EVENING  SUFFRAGES  247 

THE   EVENING   SUFFRAGES 

Tf  The  Evening  Suffrages  may  be  said  at  Vespers,  or  in  the  Evening 
Prayer  of   the   Household,   or  alone  as  a  brief  Evening  Office. 

r  When  said  at  Vespers,  the  Evening  Suffrages  shall  immediately  fol- 
low the  Canticle. 

r  When  used  as  a  special  Evening  Office,  the  Evening  Suffrages  shall 
begin:  Jr\  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  K.  Amen.  After  the  (reed  shall  follow  a  Psalm,  a 
brief  Lesson  with  the  Response,  and  a  Hymn;  and  after  the  Bene- 
dicamus  shall  be  said  this  Benediction:  The  Blessing  of  Almighty 
God,  [the  Father,  [the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 
If.  Amen. 

LORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
J  K.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

B/.  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
I?.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


o 


^f  Then  shall  all  say: 

UR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary; 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  And 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty; 
From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the 
dead. 


248  GENERAL  PRAYERS 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness  of 
sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life  ever- 
lasting.    Amen. 

If  When  the  Evening  Suffrages  are  used  as  a  Special  Office,  here  shall 

follow  the  Psalm,  the  Lesson,  and  the  Hymn. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

BLESSED  art  Thou,  O  Lord  God  of  our  fathers: 
ty.  And  greatly  to  be  praised  and  glorified,  for- 
ever. 

Bless  we  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost: 

BJ.  We  praise  and  magnify  Him  forever. 
Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of  heaven : 
ty.  And  greatly  to  be  praised,  and  glorified,  and 
highly  exalted  forever. 

The  Almighty  and  Merciful  Lord,  bless  and  preserve 
us. 

ty.  Amen. 
Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  this  night: 
ty.  To  keep  us  without  sin. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

H/.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us: 

ty.  As  our  trust  is  in  Thee. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  : 

T$.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

B/.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 

If  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  Day,  and  any  other  suitable 
Collects;  after  ivhich  may  be  said  the  Prayer  here  following: 

WE  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  Heavenly  Father, 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou 
hast  this  day  so  graciously  protected  us,  and  we  beseech 
Thee  to  forgive  us  all  our  sins,  and  the  wrong  which  we 
have  done,  and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all 


THE  BIDDING  PRAYER  249 

the  perils  and  dangers  of  this  night.  Into  Thy  hands 
we  commend  our  bodies  and  souls,  and  all  that  is  ours. 
Let  Thy  holy  angel  have  charge  concerning  us,  that  the 
wicked  one  have  no  power  over  us.     Amen. 

Tf  Then  may  be  said  the  Benedicarnus. 

Bless  we  the  Lord. 
K.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  the  Benediction. 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love 
of  God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  you  all.     Amen. 


THE   BIDDING   PRAYER 

^f  By   ancient  usage  this  Prayer  was  specially  appointed  for 

Good  Friday. 
r  It  may  also  be  used  on  Wednesdays  and  Fridays  in  Lent. 

BRETHREN,  let  us  pray  for  the  whole  Christian 
Church,  that  our  Lord  God  would  vouchsafe  to 
defend  it  against  all  the  assaults  and  temptations  of  the 
adversary,  and  to  keep  it  perpetually  upon  the  true 
foundation,  Jesus  Christ. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  'Who  hast  re- 
jTjl  vealed  Thy  glory  to  all  nations  in  Jesus  Christ  and 
the  word  of  His  truth:  Keep,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  safety 
the  works  of  Thy  mercy,  that  so  Thy  Church,  spread 
throughout  all  nations,  may  serve  Thee  in  true  faith, 
and  persevere  in  the  confession  of  Thy  Name;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  the  Ministers  of  the  Word,  for  all 
estates  of  men  in  the  Church,  and  for  all  the  people  of 
God. 


250  GENERAL  PRAYERS 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  by  Whose 
l  Spirit  the  whole  body  of  the  Church  is  governed 
and  sanctified:  Receive  our  supplications  and  prayers, 
which  we  offer  before  Thee  for  all  estates  of  men 
in  Thy  holy  Church,  that  every  member  of  the 
same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry,  may  truly,  and  godly 
serve  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  our  Catechumens,  that  our  Lord  God 
would  open  their  hearts  and  the  door  of  His  mercy,  that 
having  received  the  remission  of  all  their  sins  by  the 
washing  of  regeneration,  they  may  be  mindful  of  their 
baptismal  covenant,  and  evermore  be  found  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  dost  always 
l\  multiply  Thy  Church,  and  with  Thy  light  and 
grace  dost  strengthen  the  hearts  of  those  whom  Thou 
hast  regenerated,  confirming  unto  them  Thy  covenant 
and  faithfulness :  Grant  unto  our  Catechumens  increase 
both  of  faith  and  knowledge,  that  they  may  rejoice  in 
their  Baptism  and  really  and  heartily  renew  their  cove- 
nant with  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  all  in  authority,  and  especially  for  the 
Government  of  the  United  States,  that  we  may  lead  a 
quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty. 

O  MERCIFUL  Father  in  heaven,  W7ho  holdest 
in  Thy  hand  all  the  might  of  man,  and  W7ho  hast 
ordained  the  powers  that  be  for  the  punishment  of  evil- 
doers, and  for  the  praise  of  them  that  do  well,  and  of 
Whom  is  all  rule  and  authority  in  the  kingdoms  of  the 
world:  WTe  humbly  beseech  Thee,  graciously  regard 
Thy  servants,  the  President  of  the  United  States,  the 
Governor  of  this  Commonwealth,  our  Judges  and  Magis- 
trates, and  all  the  Rulers  of  the  earth;  that  all  who  re- 


THE    KIDDING   PRAYER  251 

ceive  the  sword,  as  Thy  ministers,  may  bear  it  according 
to  Thy  commandment;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  our  Lord  God  Almighty  that  He  would 
deliver  the  world  from  all  error,  take  away  disease,  ward 
off  famine,  open  the  prisons,  set  free  those  in  bondage, 
grant  a  safe  return  to  the  wayfarer*,  health  to  the  sick, 
and  to  our  mariners  a  harbor  of  security. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Consolation 
L  of  the  sorrowful,  and  the  Strength  of  the  weak: 
May  the  prayers  of  them  that  in  any  tribulation  or  dis- 
tress cry  unto  Thee  graciously  come  before  Thee,  so 
that  in  all  their  necessities  they  may  mark  and  receive 
Thy  manifold  help  and  comfort;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r  Here    may  be   said  Collects  45.  .56  and  51  (Collects  and  Pravers, 

p.  -207). 

Let  us  pray  for  peaee.  that  we  may  come  to  the 
knowledge  of  God's  holy  Word,  and  walk  before  Him  as 
becometh  Christians. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  King  of  Glory, 
jl\  and  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  by  Whose 
Spirit  all  things  are  governed,  by  Whose  providence 
all  things  are  ordered.  Who  art  the  God  of  peace,  and 
the  Author  of  all  concord:  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 
Thy  heavenly  peace  and  concord,  that  we  may 
serve  Thee  in  true  fear,  to  the  praise  and  glory  of 
Thy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  our  enemies,  that  God  would  remem- 
ber them  in  mercy,  and  graciously  vouchsafe  unto  them 
such  things  as  are  both  needful  for  them  and  profitable 
unto  their  salvation. 


252  GENERAL  PRAYERS 

O  ALMIGHTY,,  Everlasting  God.  Who,  through 
Thine  Only  Son,  our  blessed  Lord,  hast  com- 
manded us  to  love  our  enemies,  to  do  good  to  them  that 
hate  us,  and  to  pray  for  them  that  persecute  us:  We 
earnestly  beseech  Thee,  that  by  Thy  gracious  visita- 
tion all  our  enemies  may  be  led  to  true  repentance, 
and  may  have  the  same  love,  and  be  of  one  accord 
and  of  one  mind  and  heart,  with  us  and  with  Thy 
whole  Christian  Church ;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray  for  the  fruits  of  the -earth,  that  God  would 
send  down  His  blessing  upon  them,  and  graciously  dis- 
pose our  hearts  to  enjoy  them  in  submission  to  His  holy 
will. 

OLORD,  Father  Almighty,  Who  by  Thy  Word  hast 
created  and  dost  bless  and  uphold  all  things :  We 
pray  Thee  so  to  reveal  unto  us  Thy  Word,  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  that  He  dwelling  in  our  hearts,  we  may 
by  Thy  grace  be  made  meet  to  receive  Thy  blessing  on 
all  the  fruits  of  the  earth,  and  whatsoever  pertains  to 
our  bodily  need;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Finally,  let  us  pray  for  all  those  things  for  which  our 
Lord  would  have  us  ask,  saying: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion; But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the  king- 
dom, and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS  253 


ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  art  worthy 

1JL  to  be  had  in  reverence  by  all  the  children  of  men, 
we  give  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for  the 
innumerable  blessings,  both  temporal  and  spiritual, 
which,  without  any  merit  or  worthiness  on  our  part, 
Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  us. 

We  praise  Thee,  especially,  that  Thou  hast  preserved 
unto  us,  in  their  purity.  Thy  saving  Word,  and  the 
sacred  ordinances  of  Thy  house.  And  we  beseech  Thee, 
O  Lord,  to  grant  and  preserve  unto  Thy  holy  Church, 
throughout  the  world,  purity  of  doctrine,  and  faithful 
pastors  who  shall  preach  Thy  Word  with  power;  and 
help  all  who  hear,  rightly  to  understand,  and  truly  to 
believe  the  same.  Be  Thou  the  Protector  and  Defender 
of  Thy  people  in  all  time  of  tribulation  and  danger; 
and  may  we,  in  communion  with  Thy  Church,  and  in 
brotherly  unity  with  all  our  fellow-Christians,  fight  the 
good  fight  of  faith,  and  in  the  end  receive  the  salvation 
of  our  souls. 

Bestow  Thy  grace  upon  all  the  nations  of  the  earth. 
Especially  do  we  entreat  Thee  to  bless  our  land,  and  all 
its  inhabitants,  and  all  who  are  in  authority.  Cause 
Thy  glory  to  dwell  among  us,  and  let  mercy  and  truth, 
righteousness  and  peace,  everywhere  prevail.  To  this 
end,  we  commend  to  Thy  care  all  our  schools,  and 
pray  Thee  to  make  them  nurseries  of  useful  knowledge 
and  of  Christian  virtues,  that  they  may  bring  forth  the 
wholesome  fruits  of  life. 

Graciously  defend  us  from  all  calamities  by  fire  and 
water,  from  war  and  pestilence,  from  scarcity  and 
famine.  Protect  and  prosper  every  one  in  his  ap- 
propriate calling,  and  cause  all  useful  arts  to  flourish 
among  us.  Be  Thou  the  God  and  Father  of  the  widow 
and  the  fatherless  children,  the  Helper  of  the  sick  and 
needy,  and  the  Comforter  of  the  forsaken  and  dis- 
tressed. 


254  GENERAL  PRAYERS 

%  Here  special  Supplications,  Intercessions,  and  Prayers  may  be  made. 

And  as  we  are  strangers  and  pilgrims  on  earth,  help 
us  by  true  faith  and  a  godly  life  to  prepare  for  the  world 
to  come;  doing  the  work  w4iich  Thou  hast  given  us  to  do 
while  it  is  day,  before  the  night  cometh  when  no  man 
can  work.  And  when  our  last  hour  shall  come,  support 
us  by  Thy  power,  and  receive  us  into  Thine  everlasting 
kingdom;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


II 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  we,  Thine 
1JL  unworthy  servants,  do  give  Thee  most  humble  and 
hearty  thanks  for  all  Thy  goodness  and  loving-kindness 
to  us,  and  to  all  men.  We  bless  Thee  for  our  creation, 
preservation,  and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life;  but  above 
all,  for  Thine  inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the 
world  by  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  for  the 
means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of  glory.  And,  we 
beseech  Thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of  all  Thy  mercies, 
that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thankful,  and  that 
we  may  show  forth  Thy  praise,  not  only  with  our  lips, 
but  in  our  lives:  that  walking  before  Thee  in  holiness 
and  righteousness  all  our  days,  we  may  enjoy  the  testi- 
mony of  a  good  conscience  and  the  hope  of  Thy  favor, 
be  sustained  and  comforted  under  the  troubles  of  this 
life,  and  finally  be  received  into  Thine  everlasting  king- 
dom, through  Thine  infinite  mercy  in  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord. 

We  offer  unto  Thee  our  common  supplications  for  the 
good  estate  of  Thy  Church  throughout  the  world;  that  it 
may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  Thy  good  Spirit, 
that  all  who  profess  themselves  Christians  may  be  led 
into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of 


GENERAL  PRAYERS  255 

spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life. 
Send  down  upon  all  ministers  of  the  Gospel,  and  upon 
all  congregations  committed  to  their  charge,  the  health- 
ful spirit  of  Thy  grace,  and  that  they  may  truly  please 
Thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of  Thy 
blessing. 

Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee,  with  Thy  favor  to 
behold  the  President  [and  Congress]  of  the  United 
States,  and  all  others  in  authority;  and  so  replenish 
them  with  Thy  grace,  that  they  may  always  incline  to 
Thy  will,  and  walk  in  Thy  way.  Prosper  all  good  coun- 
sels and  all  just  works,  that  peace  and  happiness,  truth 
and  righteousness,  religion  and  piety,  may  be  estab- 
lished among  us  throughout  all  generations. 

We  humbly  entreat  Thee  also  for  all  sorts  and  condi- 
tions of  men;  that  Thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make 
Thy  ways  known  unto  them,  Thy  saving  health  unto  all 
nations. 

May  it  please  Thee  to  preserve  all  that  travel  by  land 
or  water;  to  succor  all  that  are  in  peril  or  need;  and  to 
satisfy  the  wants  of  all  Thy  creatures. 

We  also  commend  to  Thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those 
who  are  in  any  way  afflicted  or  distressed,  in  mind. 
body,  or  estate;  that  it  may  please  Thee  to  comfort  and 
relieve  them  according  to  their  several  necessities,  giv- 
ing them  patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy 
issue  out  of  all  their  afflictions. 

r  Here  special  Supplications,  Intercessions,  and  Prayers  may  be  made. 

Hear  us,  most  Merciful  God,  in  these  our  humble  re- 
quests, which  we  offer  up  unto  Thee  in  the  Name  of 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  to  Whom,  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  glory,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 


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III. 

MERCIFUL  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Who  hast  com- 
manded us  to  meet  together  in  Thy  Name,  and 
in  the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  to 
ask  of  Thee  what  is  requisite  and  profitable  for  us  and  for 
all  men,  and  hast  graciously  promised  to  hear  our  pray- 
ers and  grant  our  requests :  We  beseech  Thee  to  pardon 
our  sins  and  unrighteousness,  and  to  quicken  our  hearts 
by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  that  we  may  ask  of  Thee  whatsoever 
things  are  needful  to  Thy  Church  and  to  all  men. 

For  Thy  Church  and  people,  we  pray:  Save  and  de- 
fend them  from  the  power  of  those  whom  Thou  hast  not 
sent,  and  send  them  Pastors  and  teachers  who  shall 
faithfully  seek  Thy  scattered  sheep,  bring  them  to  the 
Lord  Jesus,  the  Good  Shepherd,  and  diligently  build 
them  up  in  all  Thy  will  and  pleasure,  that  all  ungodliness 
and  wicked  works,  and  all  heresies,  schisms,  and  false 
religion,  may  be  done  away ;  and  that,  in  the  unity  of  the 
true  faith  and  the  confession  of  Thy  dear  Son,  we  may 
be  one  in  Him,  and  dwell  together  in  love,  to  the  honor 
of  Thy  Name,  and  the  good  of  our  fellowmen. 

For  all  in  authority,  especially  for  all  who  bear  rule 
over  us,  we  pray :  Grant  that  they  may  be  Thine  indeed, 
put  down  all  evil,  and  uphold  and  further  all  good,  that 
we,  being  delivered  from  the  fear  of  our  enemies,  may 
serve  Thee  in  all  holiness  and  righteousness. 

And  as  it  is  Thy  will  to  be  a  Saviour  to  the  whole 
world,  we  also  pray  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of  men : 
Draw  to  Thy  dear  Son  those  who  are  yet  far  from  Him, 
and  grant  that  those  whom  Thou  hast  drawn  to  Him 
may  daily  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of  the 
Lord. 

For  all  who  are  in  any  trouble  or  sorrow,  we  pray: 
Comfort  them  in  their  distresses,  and  send  them  speedy 
deliverance  out  of  all  their  afflictions;  and  help  us  to  lay 
to  heart  Thy  fatherly  chastenings,  that  we  may  judge 
ourselves  and  amend  our  ways,  that  we  come  not  under 
Thy  judgments. 


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Grant,  also,  that  we,  who  are  here  assembled  for  Thy 
worship,  may  hold  fast  Thy  Word,  die  unto  self,  and  be 
wholly  given  to  Thy  dear  Son  our  Saviour,  Who  by  His 
bitter  Sufferings  and  Death  hath  redeemed  us  from  sin 
and  condemnation,  and  by  His  glorious  Resurrection 
and  Ascension  hath  brought  us  to  oneness  with  Himself 
and  with  His  Church;  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 


THE  PSALMS 


Psalm  1.     Beatus  vir. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly  :  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners, 
nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  :  and  in  His 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of 
water  :  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season; 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither  :  and  whatsoever  he 
doeth  shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so  :  but  are  like  the  chaff  which 
the  wind  drive th  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment :  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous  :  but 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  2.     Quare  fremuerunt  gentes? 

WHY  do  the  heathen  rage  :  and  the  people  imagine 
a  vain  thing? 

The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  rulers 
take  counsel  together  :  against  the  Lord,  and  against 
His  anointed,  saying, 

Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder :  and  cast  away  their 
cords  from  us. 

He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh  :  the  Lord 
shall  have  them  in  derision. 

Then  shall  He  speak  unto  them  in  His  wrath  :  and 
vex  them  in  His  sore  displeasure. 

Yet  have  I  set  My  King  :  upon  My  holy  hill  of  Zion. 

I  will  declare  the  decree  :  the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
Me,  Thou  art  My  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  Thee. 

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Ask  of  Me,  and  I  shall  give  Thee  the  heathen  for 
Thine  inheritance  I  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth 
for  Thy  possession. 

Thou  shalt  break  them  with  a  rod  of  iron  :  Thou  shalt 
dash  them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

Be  wise  now  therefore,  O  ye  kings  :  be  instructed,  ye 
judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear  :  and  rejoice  with  trembling. 

Kiss  the  Son,  lest  He  be  angry,  and  ye  perish  from  the 
way,  when  His  wrath  is  kindled  but  a  little  :  Blessed  are 
all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  Him. 

Psalm  3.     Domiue,  quid  multiplicati? 

LORD,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble  me  :  many 
J  are  they  that  rise  up  against  me. 

Many  there  be  which  say  of  my  soul  :  There  is  no 
help  for  him  in  God. 

But  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  shield  for  me  I  my  glory, 
and  the  lifter  up  of  mine  head. 

I  cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice  :  and  He  heard 
me  out  of  His  holy  hill. 

I  laid  me  down  and  slept  :  I  awaked;  for  the  Lord 
sustained  me. 

I  will  not  be  afraid  of  ten  thousands  of  people  :  that 
have  set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 

Arise,  O  Lord  :  save  me,  O  my  God. 

Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord  :  Thy  blessing  is 
upon  Thy  people. 

Psalm  4.     Cum  invocarem,  exaudimi. 

HEAR  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness  : 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in  distress. 
Have  mercy  upon  me  :  and  hear  my  prayer. 
O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  my  glory  into 
shame  :  how  long  will  ye  love  vanity,  and  seek  after 
leasing? 


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But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that  is 
godly  for  Himself  :  the  Lord  will  hear  when  I  call  unto 
Him. 

Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not  :  commune  with  your  own 
heart  upon  your  bed  and  be  still. 

Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness  I  and  put  your 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any  good  : 
Lord,  lift  Thou  up  the  light  of  Thy  countenance  upon 
us. 

Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart :  more  than  in  the 
time  that  their  corn  and  wine  increased. 

I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep  I  for  Thou, 
Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

Psalm  6.     Domine,  ne  in  furore. 
[A  Penitential  Psalm.] 

OLORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  Thine  anger  :  neither 
chasten  me  in  Thy  hot  displeasure. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  weak  I  O 
Lord,  heal  me,  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

My  soul  is  also  sore  vexed  :  but  Thou,  O  Lord,  how 
long? 

Return,  O  Lord,  deliver  my  soul  I  oh  save  me  for 
Thy  mercies'  sake. 

For  in  death  there  is  no  remembrance  of  Thee  :  in 
the  grave  who  shall  give  Thee  thanks? 

I  am  weary  with  my  groaning,  all  the  night  make  I 
my  bed  to  swim  I  I  water  my  couch  with  my  tears. 

Mine  eye  is  consumed  because  of  grief  I  it  waxeth  old 
because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

Depart  from  me,  all  ye  workers  of  iniquity  I  for  the 
Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  weeping. 

The  Lord  hath  heard  my  supplication  :  the  Lord  will 
receive  my  prayer. 

Let  all  mine  enemies  be  ashamed  and  sore  vexed  I  let 
them  return  and  be  ashamed  suddenly. 


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Psalm  8.     Dominc,  Dominus  nosier. 

OLORD,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in 
all  the  earth  :  Who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the 
heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  Thou 
ordained  strength  because  of  Thine  enemies  :  that  Thou 
mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

When  I  consider  Thy  heavens,  the  work  of  Thy 
fingers  I  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  Thou  hast 
ordained; 

What  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him  I  and  the 
son  of  man,  that  Thou  visitest  him? 

For  Thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels  :  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works 
of  Thy  hands  :  Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his 
feet; 

All  sheep  and  oxen  :  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field; 

The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea  I  and  what- 
soever passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

0  Lord  our  Lord  :  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in  all 
the  earth ! 

Psalm  13.     Usquequo,  Domine,  oblivisceris  ? 

HOW  long  wilt  Thou  forget  me,  0  Lord,  for  ever  : 
how  long  wilt  Thou  hide  Thy  face  from  me? 

How  long  shall  I  take  counsel  in  my  soul,  having  sor- 
row in  my  heart  daily  :  how  long  shall  mine  enemy  be 
exalted  over  me? 

Consider  and  hear  me,  O  Lord  my  God  :  lighten  mine 
eyes,  lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death; 

Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against  him  : 
and  those  that  trouble  me  rejoice  when  I  am  moved. 

But  I  have  trusted  in  Thy  mercy  :  my  heart  shall  re- 
joice in  Thy  salvation. 

1  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  because  He  hath  dealt 
bountifullv  with  me. 


262  THE  PSALMS 


Psalm  14.     Dixit  insipiens  in  corde  suo. 

THE  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart  I  There  is  no 
God. 

They  are  corrupt,  they  have  done  abominable  works  : 
there  is  none  that  doeth  good. 

The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children 
of  men  I  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  did  understand, 
and  seek  God. 

They  are  all  gone  aside,  they  are  all  together  become 
filthy  :  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no,  not  one. 

Have  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowledge?  who 
eat  up  my  people  as  they  eat  bread  :  and  call  not  upon 
the  Lord. 

There  were  they  in  great  fear  :  for  God  is  in  the 
generation  of  the  righteous. 

Ye  have  shamed  the  counsel  of  the  poor  :  because  the 
Lord  is  his  refuge. 

O  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come  out  of 
Zion  :  when  the  Lord  bringeth  back  the  captivity 
of  His  people,  Jacob  shall  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be 
glad. 


Psalm  15.     Domine,  quis  habitabit  ? 

LORD,  who  shall  abide  in  Thv  tabernacle  :  who  shall 
J  dwell  in  Thy  holy  hill? 

He  that  walketh  uprightly  :  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor  doeth 
evil  to  his  neighbor  :  nor  taketh  up  a  reproach  against 
his  neighbor. 

In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned,  but  he 
honoreth  them  that  fear  the  Lord  :  He  that  sweareth 
to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury  :  nor 
taketh  reward  against  the  innocent. 

He  that  doeth  these  things  :  shall  never  be  moved. 


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Psalm  16.     Conscrva  mc,  Domine. 

PRESERVE  me,  O  God  :  for  in  Thee  do  I  put  my 
trust. 

0  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art 
my  Lord  :  my  goodness  extendeth  not  to  Thee; 

But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and  to  the  ex- 
cellent I  in  whom  is  all  my  delight. 

Their  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied  :  that  hasten  after 
another  god. 

Their  drink  offerings  of  blood  will  I  not  offer  I  nor  take 
up  their  names  into  my  lips. 

The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and  of  my 
cup  I  Thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places  :  yea, 
I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 

1  will  bless  the  Lord,  Who  hath  given  me  counsel  : 
my  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me  I  because  He  is 
at  my  right  hand.  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth  : 
my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

For  Thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell  !  neither  wilt 
Thou  suffer  Thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life  :  in  Thy  presence  is 
fulness  of  joy,  at  Thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for 
evermore. 

Psalm  18.     Diligam  (e,  Domine. 

I  WILL  love  Thee  :  0  Lord,  my  strength. 
The  Lord  is  my  Rock,  and  my  Fortress,  and  my 
Deliverer  :  my  God.  my  strength,  in  Whom  I  will  trust; 
my  buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  and  my  high 
tower. 

I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  Who  is  worthy  to  be 
praised  :  so  shall  I  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me  :  and  the  floods 
of  ungodlv  men  made  me  afraid. 


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The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about  :  the  snares 
of  death  prevented  me. 

In  my 'distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord  :  and  cried 
unto  my  God; 

He  heard  my  voice  out  of  His  temple  :  and  my  cry 
came  before  Him,  even  into  His  ears. 

Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled  :  the  foundations 
also  of  the  hills  moved  and  were  shaken,  because  He 
was  wroth. 

There  went  up  a  smoke  out  of  His  nostrils,  and 
fire  out  of  His  mouth  devoured  :  coals  were  kindled  by 
it. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down  I  and 
darkness  was  under  His  feet. 

And  He  rode  upon  a  cherub,  and  did  fly  :  yea,  He  did 
fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

He  made  darkness  His  secret  place  :  His  pavilion 
round  about  Him  were  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds  of 
the  skies. 

At  the  brightness  that  was  before  Him  His  thick 
clouds  passed  :  hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

The  Lord  also  thundered  in  the  heavens,  and  the 
Highest  gave  His  voice  :  hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

Yea,  He  sent  out  His  arrows,  and  scattered  them  I 
and  He  shot  out  lightnings,  and  discomfited  them. 

Then  the  channels  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the 
foundations  of  the  world  were  discovered  !  at  Thy 
rebuke,  O  Lord,  at  the  blast  of  the  breath  of  Thy 
nostrils. 

He  sent  from  above,  He  took  me  :  He  drew  me  out  of 
many  waters. 

He  delivered  me  from  my  strong  enemy,  and  from 
them  which  hated  me  :  for  they  were  too  strong  for  me. 

They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  calamity  :  but 
the  Lord  was  my  stay. 

He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  large  place  :  He  de- 
livered me,  because  He  delighted  in  me. 


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Pa m-m  19.     (nil  enarrant. 

THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  :  and  the 
firmament  showeth  His  handywork. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech  :  and  night  unto  night 
showeth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language  :  where  their  voice  is 
not  heard. 

Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth  :  and  their 
words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  He  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun  :  which 
is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber,  and  re- 
joiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven,  and  his 
circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it :  and  there  is  nothing  hid  from 
the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul  : 
the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the 
simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart : 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the 
eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  forever  I 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  alto- 
gether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold  :  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honey- 
comb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  Thy  servant  warned  :  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors  :  cleanse  Thou  me 
from  secret  faults. 

Keep  back  Thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous 
sins,  let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me  :  then  shall  I 
be  upright,  and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  trans- 
gression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight  :  0  Lord,  my 
Strength,  and  my  Redeemer. 


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Psalm  20.     Exaudiat  te  Dominus. 

THE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble  :  the  Name 
of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee; 

Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary  :  and  strengthen 
thee  out  of  Zion; 

Remember  all  thy  offerings  I  and  accept  thy  burnt 
sacrifice. 

Grant  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart  :  and  fulfil 
all  thy  counsel. 

We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  in  the  Name  of 
our  God  we  will  set  up  our  banners  I  the  Lord  fulfil  all 
thy  petitions. 

Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  saveth  His  anointed  :  He 
will  hear  him  from  His  holy  heaven,  with  the  saving 
strength  of  His  right  hand. 

Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses  :  but  we 
will  remember  the  Name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

They  are  brought  down  and  fallen  :  but  we  are  risen 
and  stand  upright. 

Save,  Lord  :  let  the  King  hear  us  when  we  call. 

Psalm  21.     Domine,  in  virtute  tua. 

THE  king  shall  joy  in  Thy  strength,  O  Lord  :  and 
in  Thy  salvation  how  greatly  shall  he  rejoice! 

Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire  :  and  hast  not 
withholden  the  request  of  his  lips. 

For  Thou  preventest  him  with  the  blessings  of  good- 
ness I  Thou  settest  a  crown  of  pure  gold  on  his  head. 

He  asked  life  of  Thee,  and  Thou  gavest  it  him  :  even 
length  of  days  for  ever  and  ever. 

His  glory  is  great  in  Thy  salvation :  honor  and  majesty 
hast  Thou  laid  upon  him. 

For  Thou  hast  made  him  most  blessed  for  ever  : 
Thou  hast  made  him  exceeding  glad  with  Thy  counte- 
nance. 

For  the  king  trusteth  in  the  Lord  !  and  through  the 
mercy  of  the  Most  High  he  shall  not  be  moved. 


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Thine  hand  shall  find  out  all  Thine  enemies  :  Thy 
right  hand  shall  Bud  out  those  that  hate  Thee. 

Thou  shalt  make  them  as  a  fiery  oven  in  the  time  of 
Thine  anger  :  the  Lord  shall  swallow  them  up  in  His 
wrath,  and  the  fire  shall  devour  them. 

Their  fruit  shalt  Thou  destroy  from  the  earth  :  and 
their  seed  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

For  they  intended  evil  against  Thee  :  they  imagined 
a  mischievous  device,  which  they  are  not  able  to  per- 
form. 

Therefore  shalt  Thou  make  them  turn  their  back  : 
when  Thou  shalt  make  ready  Thine  arrows  upon  Thy 
strings  against  the  face  of  them. 

Be  Thou  exalted,  Lord,  in  Thine  own  strength  :  so 
will  we  sing  and  praise  Thy  power. 

Psalm  22.     De us,  Deus  mens. 
[A  Psalm  of  the  Passion.] 

MY  GOD,  my  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  me  : 
why  art  Thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from 
the  words  of  my  roaring? 

O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  daytime,  but  Thou  nearest 
not  I  and  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 

But  Thou  art  holy  :  O  Thou  that  inhabitest  the 
praises  of  Israel. 

Our  fathers  trusted  in  Thee  :  they  trusted,  and  Thou 
didst  deliver  them. 

They  cried  unto  Thee,  and  were  delivered  I  they 
trusted  in  Thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man  :  a  reproach  of  men, 
and  despised  of  the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn  :  they  shoot 
out  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying. 

He  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  He  would  deliver  him  : 
let  Him  deliver  him,  seeing  He  delighted  in  him. 

Be  not  far  from  me,  for  trouble  is  near  I  for  there  is 
none  to  help. 


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I  am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones  are  out 
of  joint  :  my  heart  is  like  wax,  it  is  melted  in  the  midst 
of  my  bowels. 

My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd,  "and  my 
tongue  cleaveth  to  my  jaws  :  and  Thou  hast  brought  me 
into  the  dust  of  death. 

For  dogs  have  compassed  me  I  the  assembly  of  the 
wicked  have  inclosed  me,  they  pierced  my  hands  and 
my  feet. 

I  may  tell  all  my  bones  :  they  look  and  stare  upon  me. 

They  part  my  garments  among  them  :  and  cast  lots 
upon  my  vesture. 

But  be  not  Thou  far  from  me,  0  Lord  :  0  my  strength, 
haste  Thee  to  help  me. 

Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword  I  my  darling  from  the 
power  of  the  dog. 

Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth  :  for  Thou  hast  heard 
me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

I  will  declare  Thy  Name  unto  my  brethren  :  in  the 
midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  Thee. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  Him,  all  ye  the  seed  of 
Jacob,  glorify  Him  I  and  fear  Him,  all  ye  the  seed  of 
Israel. 

For  He  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction 
of  the  afflicted  :  neither  hath  He  hid  His  face  from  him, 
but  when  he  cried  unto  Him,  He  heard. 

My  praise  shall  be  of  Thee  in  the  great  congregation  : 
I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  Him. 

The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied  :  they  shall  praise 
the  Lord  that  seek  Him,  your  heart  shall  live  for 
ever. 

All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord  :  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall 
worship  before  Thee. 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's  :  and  He  is  the  Gov- 
ernor among  the  nations. 

All  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust  shall  bow  before 
Him  :  and  none  can  keep  alive  his  own  soul. 


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A  seed  shall  serve  Him  :  it  shall  be  accounted  to  the 
Lord  for  a  generation. 

They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  His  righteousness 
unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born  I  that  He  hath  done  this. 

Psalm  23.     Dominus  regit  me. 

THE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd  :  I  shall  not  want. 
He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures  t 
He  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul  :  He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 
righteousness  for  His  Name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil  :  for  Thou  art  with  me,  Thy 
rod  and  Thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies  :  Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil,  my 
cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life  :  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 

Psalm  24.     Domini  est  terra. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof  :  the 
world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

For  He  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas :  and  established 
it  upon  the  floods. 

^Yho  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  :  or  who 
shall  stand  in  His  holy  place? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart:  who  hath 
not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  deceitfully. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord  :  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  Him  I  that 
seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors  I  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  :  The  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 


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Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  even  lift  them  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors  :  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  :  The  Lord  of  hosts,  He  is 
the  King  of  glory. 


Psalm  25.     Ad  tey  Domine,  levari. 

UNTO  Thee,  O  Lord  :  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 
O  my  God,  I   trust   in  Thee  :  let  me   not  be 
ashamed,  let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  Thee  be  ashamed  :  let 
them  be  ashamed  which  transgress  without  cause. 

Show  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord  :  teach  me  Thy  paths. 

Lead  me  in  Thy  truth,  and  teach  me  :  for  Thou  art 
the  God  of  my  salvation,  on  Thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  and  Thy 
lovingkindnesses  I  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions :  according  to  Thy  mercy  remember  Thou  me 
for  Thy  goodness'  sake,  O  Lord. 

Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord  :  therefore  will  He 
teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

The  meek  will  He  guide  in  judgment  :  and  the  meek 
will  He  teach  His  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth  :  unto 
such  as  keep  His  covenant  and  His  testimonies. 

For  Thy  Name's  sake,  O  Lord,  pardon  mine  iniquity  : 
for  it  is  great. 

What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  :  him  shall  He 
teach  in  the  way  that  He  shall  choose. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease  :  and  his  seed  shall  inherit 
the  earth. 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  Him  : 
and  He  will  show  them  His  covenant. 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord  :  for  He  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

Turn  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  !  for 
I  am  desolate  and  afflicted. 


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The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged  :  0  bring  Thou 
me  out  of  my  distresses. 

Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain  :  and  forgive 
all  my  sins. 

Consider  mine  enemies,  for  they  are  many  :  and  they 
hate  me  with  cruel  hatred. 

0  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me  :  let  me  not  be 
ashamed,  for  I  put  my  trust  in  Thee. 

Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me  :  for  I  wait 
on  Thee. 

Redeem  Israel,  0  God  :  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

Psalm  26.     Judica  me,  Domine. 

JUDGE  me,  0  Lord,  for  I  have  walked  in  mine  in- 
tegrity :  I  have  trusted  also  in  the  Lord,  therefore 
I  shall  not  slide. 

Examine  me,  0  Lord,  and  prove  me  :  try  my  reins 
and  my  heart. 

For  Thy  lovingkindness  is  before  mine  eyes  :  and  I 
have  walked  in  Thy  truth. 

1  have  not  sat  with  vain  persons  :  neither  will  I  go 
in  with  dissemblers. 

I  have  hated  the  congregation  of  evil  doers  t  and  will 
not  sit  with  the  wicked. 

I  will  wash  mine  hands  in  innocency  :  so  will  I  compass 
Thine  altar,  0  Lord; 

That  I  may  publish  with  the  voice  of  thanksgiving  : 
and  tell  of  all  Thy  wondrous  works. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  Thy  house  :  and 
the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

Gather  not  my  soul  with  sinners  :  nor  my  life  with 
bloody  men; 

In  whose  hands  is  mischief  :  and  their  right  hand  is 
full  of  bribes. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  in  mine  integrity  :  redeem 
me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

My  foot  standeth  in  an  even  place  :  in  the  congrega- 
tions will  I  bless  the  Lord. 


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Psalm  27.     Dominus  illuminatio. 

THE  Lord  is  my  Light  and  my  Salvation,  whom  shall 
I  fear  :  the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life,  of  whom 
shall  I  be  afraid? 

When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
came  upon  me  to  eat  up  my  flesh  :  they  stumbled  and 
fell. 

Though  an  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my  heart 
shall  not  fear  :  though  war  should  rise  against  me,  in 
this  will  I  be  confident. 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I 
seek  after  I  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
all  the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord, 
and  to  enquire  in  His  temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  He  shall  hide  me  in  His 
pavilion  :  in  the  secret  of  His  tabernacle  shall  He  hide 
me,  He  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up  :  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me; 

Therefore  will  I  offer  in  His  tabernacle  sacrifices  of 
joy  t  I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

Hear,  0  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice  :  have  mercy 
also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

When  Thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  My  face  :  my  heart  said 
unto  Thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

Hide  not  Thy  face  far  from  me  :  put  not  Thy  servant 
away  in  anger; 

Thou  hast  been  my  help  :  leave  me  not,  neither  for- 
sake me,  0  God  of  my  salvation. 

When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me  :  then 
the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

Teach  me  Thy  way,  0  Lord  :  and  lead  me  in  a  plain 
path,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

Deliver  me  not  over  unto  the  will  of  mine  enemies  : 
for  false  witnesses  are  risen  up  against  me,  and  such  as 
breathe  out  cruelty. 

I  had  fainted  :  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the  good- 
ness of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 


THE   PSALMS 


Wait  on  the  Lord  :  be  of  good  courage,  and  He  shall 
strengthen  thine  heart,  wait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 

Psalm  28.     Ad  tc,  Domine,  clamabo. 

T  INTO  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord  my  Rock,  be  not 
\^J  silent  to  me  :  lest  if  Thou  be  silent  to  me,  I  become 
like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

Hear  the  voice  of  my  supplications,  when  I  cry  unto 
Thee  I  when  I  lift  up  my  hands  toward  Thy  holy  oracle. 

Draw  me  not  away  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the 
workers  of  iniquity  :  which  speak  peace  to  their  neigh- 
bors, but  mischief  is  in  their  hearts. 

Because  they  regard  not  the  works  of  the  Lord,  nor 
the  operation  of  His  hands  :  He  shall  destroy  them,  and 
not  build  them  up. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  :  because  He  hath  heard  the 
voice  of  my  supplications. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  shield,  my  heart 
trusted  in  Him,  and  I  am  helped  :  therefore  my  heart 
greatly  rejoiceth,  and  with  my  song  will  I  praise  Him. 

The  Lord  is  their  strength  :  and  He  is  the  saving 
strength  of  His  anointed. 

Save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance  I  feed 
them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Psalm  29.     Afferte  Domino. 

GIVE  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty  :  give  unto  the 
Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  His  Name  : 
worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters  I  the  God  of 
glory  thundereth,  the  Lord  is  upon  many  waters. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful  I  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  is  full  of  majesty. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  :  yea,  the 
Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  :  divideth  the  flames  of  fire. 


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The  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  :  the 
Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh. 

The  Lord  sitteth  upon  the  flood  :  yea,  the  Lord 
sitteth  King  for  ever. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people  :  the 
Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace. 

Psalm  30.     Exaltabo  te,  Domine. 

I  WILL  extol  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thou  hast  lifted  me 
up  I  and  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice  over  me. 
O  Lord  my  God,  I  cried  unto  Thee  :  and  Thou  hast 
healed  me. 

0  Lord,  Thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul  from  the 
grave  :  Thou  hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I  should  not  go 
down  to  the  pit. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  His  :  and  give 
thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  His  holiness. 

For  His  anger  endureth  but  a  moment,  in  His  favor  is 
life  :  weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy  cometh  in 
the  morning. 

And  in  my  prosperity  I  said  :  I  shall  never  be  moved. 

Lord,  by  Thy  favor  Thou  hast  made  my  mountain 
to  stand  strong  :  Thou  didst  hide  Thy  face,  and  I  was 
troubled. 

1  cried  to  Thee,  0  Lord  :  and  unto  the  Lord  I  made 
supplication. 

What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down  to 
the  pit  :  Shall  the  dust  praise  Thee?  shall  it  declare 
Thy  truth? 

Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  t  Lord,  be 
Thou  my  helper. 

Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into  dancing  : 
Thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me  with 
gladness; 

To  the  end  that  my  glory  may  sing  praise  to  Thee,  and 
not  be  silent  :  O  Lord  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
Thee  for  ever. 


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Psalm  31.     In  to,  Dominc,  speravi. 

IX  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust,  let  me  never  be 
ashamed  :  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness. 

Bow  down  Thine  ear  to  me,  deliver  me  speedily  :  be 
Thou  my  strong  Rock,  for  an  house  of  defence  to  save 
me. 

For  Thou  art  my  Rock  and  my  Fortress  :  therefore 
for  Thy  Name's  sake  lead  me,  and  guide  me. 

Pull  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privily  for 
me  :  for  Thou  art  my  strength. 

Into  Thine  hand  I  commit  my  spirit  :  Thou  hast  re- 
deemed me,  0  Lord  God  of  truth. 

I  have  hated  them  that  regard  lying  vanities  I  but 
I  trust  in  the  Lord. 

I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  Thy  mercy,  for  Thou  hast 
considered  my  trouble  :  Thou  hast  known  my  soul  in 
adversities; 

And  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy  : 
Thou  hast  set  my  feet  in  a  large  room. 

My  times  are  in  Thy  hand  :  deliver  me  from  the  hand 
of  mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  persecute  me. 

Make  Thy  face  to  shine  upon  Thy  servant  :  save  me 
for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

Let  the  lying  lips  be  put  to  silence  :  which  speak 
grievous  things  proudly  and  contemptuously  against 
the  righteous. 

Oh  how  great  is  Thy  goodness,  which  Thou  hast  laid 
up  for  them  that  fear  Thee  :  which  Thou  hast  wrought 
for  them  that  trust  in  Thee  before  the  sons  of  men! 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  Thy  presence 
from  the  pride  of  man  :  Thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly, 
in  a  pavilion  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  :  for  He  hath  showed  me  His 
marvellous  kindness  in  a  strong  city. 

For  I  said  in  my  haste,  I  am  cut  off  from  before  Thine 
eyes  :  nevertheless  Thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my  sup- 
plications when  I  cried  unto  Thee. 


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O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints  :  for  the  Lord  pre- 
serveth  the  faithful,  and  plentifully  rewardeth  the  proud 
doer. 

Be  of  good  courage  :  and  He  shall  strengthen  your 
heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 


Psalm  32.     Beati  quorum. 
[A  Penitential  Psalm.] 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven  : 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  not 
iniquity  I  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

When  I  kept  silence  :  my  bones  waxed  old  through  my 
roaring  all  the  day  long. 

For  day  and  night  Thy  hand  was  heavy  upon  me  : 
my  moisture  is  turned  into  the  drought  of  summer. 

I  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  Thee  :  and  mine  iniq- 
uity have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto  the  Lord  I 
and  Thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray  unto  Thee 
in  a  time  when  Thou  may  est  be  found  I  surely  in  the 
floods  of  great  waters  they  shall  not  come  nigh  unto 
him. 

Thou  art  my  hiding  place,  Thou  shalt  preserve  me 
from  trouble  :  Thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs 
of  deliverance. 

I  will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  which 
thou  shalt  go  :  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which  have  no 
understanding  I  whose  mouth  must  be  held  in  with  bit 
and  bridle,  lest  they  come  near  unto  thee. 

Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked  I  but  he  that 
trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall  compass  him  about. 

Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous  I  and 
shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart. 


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Psalm  33.     Exultatc,  justi,  in  Domino. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  0  ye  righteous  :  for  praise  is 
comely  for  the  upright. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp  :  sing  unto  Him  with  the 
psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  Him  a  new  song  :  play  skillfully  with  a  loud 
noise. 

For  the  Word  of  the  Lord  is  right  :  and  all  His  works 
are  done  in  truth. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment  :  the  earth 
is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made  :  and 
all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  an 
heap  :  He  layeth  up  the  depth  in  storehouses. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  let  all  the  inhabitants 
of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  Him. 

For  He  spake,  and  it  was  done  :  He  commanded,  and 
it  stood  fast. 

The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought  :  He  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none 
effect. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever  I  the 
thoughts  of  His  heart  to  all  generations. 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  I  and 
the  people  whom  He  hath  chosen  for  His  own  inherit- 
ance. 

The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven  :  He  beholdeth  all  the 
sons  of  men. 

From  the  place  of  His  habitation  He  looketh  :  upon 
all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

He  fashioneth  their  hearts  alike  :  He  considereth  all 
their  works. 

There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude  of  a  host  : 
a  mighty  man  is  not  delivered  by  much  strength. 

A  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety  :  neither  shall  he 
deliver  any  by  his  great  strength. 


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Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
Him  :  upon  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy; 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death  :  and  to  keep  them 
alive  in  famine. 

Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  :  He  is  our  help  and  our 
shield. 

For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Him  :  because  we  have 
trusted  in  His  holy  Name. 

Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us  I  according  as  we 
hope  in  Thee. 

Psalm  34.     Benedicam  Dominion. 

I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times  :  His  praise  shall 
continually  be  in  my  mouth. 
My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord  :  the 
humble  shall  hear  thereof  and  be  glad. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me  :  and  let  us  exalt  His 
Name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  He  heard  me  :  and  delivered 
me  from  all  my  fears. 

They  looked  unto  Him,  and  were  lightened  I  and  their 
faces  were  not  ashamed. 

This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him  I  and 
saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them 
that  fear  Him  :  and  delivereth  them. 

0  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good  :  blessed  is  the 
manthqt  trusteth  in  Him. 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  His  saints  I  for  there  is  no  want 
to  them  that  fear  Him. 

The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger  :  but  they 
that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good  thing. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me  :  I  will  teach  you 
the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life  :  and  loveth  many 
days,  that  he  may  see  good? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil  :  and  thy  lips  from  speak- 
ing guile. 


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Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  :  seek  peace,  and  pursue 
it 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous  :  and 
TIw  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil  : 
to  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  :  and  deliv- 
ereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart  I  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous  I  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones  :  not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked  :  and  they  that  hate  the 
righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants  :  and 
none  of  them  that  trust  in  Him  shall  be  desolate. 

Psalm  36.     Dixit  in  just  us. 

THE  transgression  of  the  wicked  saith  within  my 
heart  :  that  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his  eyes. 

For  he  flattereth  himself  in  his  own  eyes  :  until  his 
iniquity  be  found  to  be  hateful. 

The  words  of  his  mouth  are  iniquity  and  deceit  :  he 
hath  left  off  to  be  wise,  and  to  do  good. 

He  deviseth  mischief  upon  his  bed.  he  setteth  himself 
in  a  way  that  is  not  good  :  he  abhorreth  not  evil. 

Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens  :  and  Thy 
faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains.  Thy 
judgments  are  a  great  deep  :  O  Lord,  Thou  preservest 
man  and  beast. 

How  excellent  is  Thy  lovingkindness,  0  God  :  there- 
fore the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the 
shadow  of  Thy  wings. 

They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fatness 
of  Thy  house  :  and  Thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the 
river  of  Thy  pleasures. 


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For  with  Thee  is  the  fountain  of  life  :  in  Thy  light 
shall  we  see  1:_ 

O  continue  Thy  lovingkindness  unto  them  that  know 
Thee  :  and  Thy  righteousness  to  the  upright  in  heart. 

Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against  me  :  and  let 
not  the  hand  of  the  wicked  remove  me. 

There  are  the  workers  of  iniquity  fallen  :  they  are 
cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to  rise. 

Psau:  SS.     Ik  ran. 

[A  PemUmtud  P:.:7m] 

OLORD.  rebuke  me  not  in  Thy  wrath  :  neither 
chasten  me  in  Thy  hot  displeasure. 

For  Thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me  :  and  Thy  hand 
presseth  me  sore. 

There  is  no  soundness  in  my  flesh  because  of  Thine 
anger  :  neither  is  there  any  rest  in  my  bones  because  of 
my  sin. 

Fc  r  mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  mine  head  :  as  an 
heavy  burden  they  are  ton  heavy  for  me. 

For  in  Thee.  0  Lord,  do  I  hope  :  Thou  wilt  hear.  O 
Lord  my  God. 

For  I  am  ready  to  halt  :  and  my  sorrow  is  continually 
:  me. 

For  I  will  declare  mine  iniquity  :  I  will  be  sorry  for  my 
sin. 

Forsake  me  not.  0  Lord  :  0  my  God.  be  not  far  from 
me. 

Make  haste  to  help  me  :  0  Lord  my  Salvation. 

P5alv  40.     Expedans,  expectc 

I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord  :  and  He  inclined 
unto  me.  and  heard  my  cry. 

He  brought  me  u\  at  of  a  horrible  pit.  out  of 

the  niiry  clay  :  and  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and  estab- 
lished my  _   ings. 

And  He  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even 


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praise  unto  our  God  I  many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and 
shall  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust  : 
and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn  aside  to 
lies. 

Many,  O  Lord  my  God,  are  Thy  wonderful  works 
which  Thou  hast  done,  and  Thy  thoughts  which  are  to 
us-ward  :  thev  cannot  be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto 
Thee; 

If  I  would  declare  and  speak  of  them  :  they  are  more 
than  can  be  numbered. 

Sacrifice  and  offering  Thou  didst  not  desire;  mine 
ears  hast  Thou  opened  :  burnt  offering  and  sin  offering 
hast  Thou  not  required. 

Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come  I  in  the  volume  of  the  book 
it  is  written  of  me, 

I  delight  to  do  Thy  will,  O  my  God  :  yea,  Thy  law  is 
within  my  heart. 

I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  congre- 
gation :  lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips,  O  Lord,  Thou 
knowest. 

I  have  not  hid  Thy  righteousness  within  my  heart  : 
I  have  declared  Thy  faithfulness  and  Thy  salvation. 

I  have  not  concealed  Thy  lovingkindness  and  Thy 
truth  :  from  the  great  congregation. 

Withhold  not  Thou  Thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  O 
Lord  !  let  Thy  lovingkindness  and  Thy  truth  continu- 
ally preserve  me. 

For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about  : 
mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so  that  I  am 
not  able  to  look  up; 

They  are  more  than  the  hairs  of  mine  head  I  therefore 
my  heart  faileth  me. 

Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  me  :  O  Lord,  make 
haste  to  help  me. 

Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  together  that 
seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy  it  I  let  them  be  driven  back- 
ward and  put  to  shame  that  wish  me  evil. 


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Let  them  be  desolate  for  a  reward  of  their  shame  : 
that  say  unto  me,  Aha,  aha. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  Thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
Thee  :  let  such  as  love  Thy  salvation  say  continually, 
The  Lord  be  magnified. 

But  I  am  poor  and  needy  :  yet  the  Lord  thinketh 
upon  me; 

Thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer  :  make  no  tarry- 
ing, O  my  God. 

Psalm  42.     Quemadmodum desiderat  cervus. 

AS  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks  :  so  pant- 
L  eth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O  God. 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God  :  when 
shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night  :  while 
they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God? 

When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my  soul 
in  me  •  for  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude, 

I  went  with  them  to  the  house  of  God,  with  the  voice 
of  joy  and  praise  :  with  a  multitude  that  kept  holyday. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  I  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  in  me? 

Hope  thou  in  God  :  for  I  shall  yet  praise  Him  for  the 
help  of  His  countenance. 

0  my  God,  my  soul  is  cast  down  within  me  :  therefore 
will  I  remember  Thee  from  the  land  of  Jordan,  and  of  the 
Hermonites,  from  the  hill  Mizar. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  Thy  water- 
spouts I  all  Thy  waves  and  Thy  billows  are  gone  over  me. 

Yet  the  Lord  will  command  His  lovingkindness  in  the 
daytime  :  and  in  the  night  His  song  shall  be  with  me, 
and  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

1  will  say  unto  God  my  Rock,  Why  hast  Thou  forgot- 
ten me  :  why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression  of 
the  enemy? 

As  with  a  sword  in  my  bones,  mine  enemies  reproach 
me  !  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God? 


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283 


Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  :  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me? 

Hope  thou  in  God  :  for  I  shall  yet  praise  Him  Who  is 
the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

Psalm  43.     Judica  me,  Deus. 

JUDGE  me,  0  God,  and  plead  my  cause  against  an 
ungodly  nation  :  0  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful  and 
unjust  man. 

For  Thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength,  why  dost  Thou 
cast  me  off  :  why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppres- 
sion of  the  enemy? 

0  send  out  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth,  let  them  lead 
me  :  let  them  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy  hill,  and  to  Thy 
tabernacles. 

Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God  my 
exceeding  joy  I  yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  Thee, 
O  God  my  God. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me?  hope  in  God  I  for  I  shall  yet 
praise  Him,  Who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and 
my  God. 

Psalm  45.     Erudaiit  cor  meum. 

MY  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter  I  I  speak  of  the 
things  which  I  have  made  touching  the  King; 

My  tongue  is  the  pen  :  of  a  ready  writer. 

Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  :  grace  is 
poured  into  Thy  lips,  therefore  God  hath  blessed  Thee 
forever. 

Gird  Thy  sword  upon  Thy  thigh,  0  most  Mighty  : 
with  Thy  glory  and  Thy  majesty. 

And  in  Thy  majesty  ride  prosperously  because  of 
truth  and  meekness  and  righteousness  :  and  Thy  right 
hand  shall  teach  Thee  terrible  things. 

Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of  the  King's 
enemies  :  whereby  the  people  fall  under  Thee. 

Thy  throne,  O  God.  is  for  ever  and  ever  :  the  sceptre 
of  Thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 


284  THE  PSALMS 


Thou  lovest  righteousness,  and  hatest  wickedness  : 
therefore  God,  Thy  God,  hath  anointed  Thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  Thy  fellows. 

All  Thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  and  aloes,  and  cas- 
sia :  out  of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they  have  made 
Thee  glad. 

Kings'  daughters  were  among  Thy  honorable  women  : 
upon  Thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in  gold  of 
Ophir. 

Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  consider,  and  incline  thine 
ear  :  forget  also  thine  own  people,  and  thy  father's 
house; 

So  shall  the  King  greatly  desire  thy  beauty  :  for  He  is 
thy  Lord,  and  worship  thou  Him. 

And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there  with  a  gift : 
even  the  rich  among  the  people  shall  intreat  thy  favor. 

The  King's  daughter  is  all  glorious  within  !  her  cloth- 
ing is  of  wrought  gold. 

She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  raiment  of 
needlework  !  the  virgins  her  companions  that  follow  her 
shall  be  brought  unto  Thee. 

With  gladness  and  rejoicing  shall  they  be  brought  : 
they  shall  enter  into  the  King's  palace. 

Instead  of  Thy  fathers  shall  be  Thy  children  :  whom 
Thou  mayest  make  princes  in  all  the  earth. 

I  will  make  Thy  Name  to  be  remembered  in  all  gen- 
erations :  therefore  shall  the  people  praise  Thee  for  ever 
and  ever. 

Psalm  46.     Deus  nosier  refugium. 

GOD  is  our  Refuge  and  Strength  I  a  very  present 
help  in  trouble. 
Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 
moved !  and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea; 

Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled  : 

though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling  thereof. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad 


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the  city  of  God  :  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  of 
the  Most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her,  she  shall  not  be  moved  : 
God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved  :  He 
uttered  His  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  :  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  Refuge. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord  :  what  desola- 
tions He  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the  earth  : 
He  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sunder, 
He  burneth  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 

Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God  :  I  will  be  exalted 
among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  :  the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 
Refuge. 

Psalm  47.     Omnes  gentes,  plaudite. 

OCLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people  :  shout  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible  :  He  is  a  great 
King  over  all  the  earth. 

He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us  :  and  the  nations 
under  our  feet. 

He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us  :  the  excellency 
of  Jacob  whom  He  loved. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout  :  the  Lord  with  the 
sound  of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises  :  sing  praises  unto 
our  King,  sing  praises. 

For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth  :  sing  ye  praises 
with  understanding. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  :  God  sitteth  upon  the 
throne  of  His  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together,  even 
the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham  :  for  the  shields  of 
the  earth  belong  unto  God,  He  is  greatly  exalted. 


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Psalm  48.     Magnus  Dominus. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  His  holi- 
ness. 

Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth,  is 
mount  Zion  :  on  the  sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of  the 
great  King. 

God  is  known  in  her  palaces  I  for  a  refuge. 

For,  lo,  the  kings  were  assembled  :  they  passed  by 
together. 

They  saw  it,  and  so  they  marvelled  :  they  were 
troubled,  and  hasted  away. 

Fear  took  hold  upon  them  there,  and  pain  J  as  of  a 
woman  in  travail. 

Thou  breakest  the  ships  of  Tarshish  :  with  an  east 
wind. 

As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our  God  :  God  will  establish 
it  for  ever. 

We  have  thought  of  Thy  lovingkindness,  O  God  : 
in  the  midst  of  Thy  temple. 

According  to  Thy  Name,  O  God,  so  is  Thy  praise  unto 
the  ends  of  the  earth  :  Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  right- 
eousness. 

Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of  Judah  be 
glad  :  because  of  Thy  judgments. 

Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her  :  tell  the 
towers  thereof. 

Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces  : 
that  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever  :  He  will 
be  our  Guide  even  unto  death. 

Psalm  51.     Miserere  mei,  Dens,  secundum. 
[A  Penitential  Psalm.] 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy 
lovingkindness  t  according  unto  the  multitude  of 
Thy  tender  mercies,  blot  out  my  transgressions. 


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Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity  :  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions  :  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me. 

Against  Thee,  Thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this 
evil  in  Thy  sight :  that  Thou  mightest  be  justified  when 
Thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  Thou  judgest. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity  :  and  in  sin  did  my 
mother  conceive  me. 

Behold,  Thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts  I 
and  in  the  hidden  part  Thou  shalt  make  me  to  know 
wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  I  wash  me. 
and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness  t  that  the  bones 
which  Thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins  :  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  :  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence  :  and  take  not 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation  I  and  up- 
hold me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  Thy  ways  ?  and  sin- 
ners shall  be  converted  unto  Thee. 

Deliver  me  from  bloodguiltiness,  O  God,  Thou  God 
of  my  salvation  :  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  Thy 
righteousness. 

0  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips  :  and  my  mouth  shall  show 
forth  Thy  praise. 

For  Thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it  : 
Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit  :  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion  :  build  Thou 
the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of 


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righteousness,   with   burnt   offering   and   whole   burnt 
offering  :  then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  Thine  altar. 

Psalm  56.     Miserere  mei,  Deus,  quoniam. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  for  man  would  swallow 
me  up  t  he  fighting  daily  oppresseth  me. 

Mine  enemies  would  daily  swallow  me  up  :  for  they 
be  many  that  fight  against  me,  O  Thou  Most  High. 

What  time  I  am  afraid  :  I  will  trust  in  Thee. 

In  God  I  will  praise  His  Word,  in  God  I  have  put 
my  trust  I  I  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

Every  day  they  wrest  my  words  I  all  their  thoughts 
are  against  me  for  evil. 

They  gather  themselves  together,  they  hide  them- 
selves :  they  mark  my  steps,  when  they  wait  for  my 
soul. 

Shall  they  escape  by  iniquity  :  in  Thine  anger  cast 
down  the  people,  O  God. 

Thou  tellest  my  wanderings,  put  Thou  my  tears  into 
Thy  bottle  :  are  they  not  in  Thy  book? 

When  I  cry  unto  Thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies  turn 
back  I  this  I  know,  for  God  is  for  me. 

In  God,  will  I  praise  His  Word  :  in  the  Lord  will  I 
praise  His  Word. 

In  God  have  I  put  my  trust  1 1  will  not  be  afraid  what 
man  can  do  unto  me. 

Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  0  God  :  I  will  render  praises 
unto  Thee. 

For  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  wilt  not 
Thou  deliver  my  feet  from  falling  I  that  I  may  walk  be- 
fore God  in  the  light  of  the  living? 

Psalm  57.     Miserere  mei.  Deus,  miserere. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  0  God,  be  merciful  unto  me, 
for  my  soul  trust eth  in  Thee  :  yea,  in  the  shadow  of 
Thy  wings  will  I  make  my  refuge,  until  these  calamities 
be  overpast. 


THE  PSALMS  289 


I  will  cry  unto  God  most  high  :  unto  God  that  per- 
formeth  all  things  for  me. 

He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  from  the  re- 
proach of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up  :  God  shall  send 
forth  His  mercy  and  His  truth. 

My  soul  is  among  lions  :  and  I  lie  even  among  them 
that  are  set  on  fire, 

Even  the  sons  of  men,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and 
arrows  :  and  their  tongues  a  sharp  sword. 

Be  thou  exalted,  0  God,  above  the  heavens  :  let 
Thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

They  have  prepared  a  net  for  my  steps,  my  soul  is 
bowed  down  :  they  have  digged  a  pit  before  me,  into  the 
midst  whereof  they  are  fallen  themselves. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  :  I  will 
sing  and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory;  awake,  psaltery  and  harp  :  I 
myself  will  awake  early. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people  :  I  will 
sing  unto  Thee  among  the  nations. 

For  Thy' mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens  :  and  Thy 
truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Be  Thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens  :  let 
Thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  61.     Ex  audi,  Deus,  deprecationem. 

HEAR  my  cry,  O  God  :  attend  unto  my  prayer. 
From  the  end  of   the  earth  will  I  cry  unto  Thee, 
when  my  heart  is  overwhelmed  :  lead  me  to  the  Rock 
that  is  higher  than  I. 

For  Thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me  :  and  a  strong 
tower  from  the  enemy. 

I  will  abide  in  Thy  tabernacle  for  ever  :  I  will  trust 
in  the  covert  of  Thy  wings. 

For  Thou,  O  God,  hast  heard  my  vows  :  Thou 
hast  given  me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear  Thy 
Name. 


290  THE  PSALMS 


Thou  wilt  prolong  the  king's  life  :  and  his  years  as 
many  generations. 

He  shall  abide  before  God  for  ever  :  O  prepare  mercy 
and  truth,  which  may  preserve  him. 

So  will  I  sing  praise  unto  Thy  Name  for  ever  I  that 
I  may  daily  perform  my  vows. 

Psalm  62.     Nonne  Deo  subjecta. 

TRULY  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God  :  from  Him  Com- 
eth my  salvation. 

He  only  is  my  Rock  and  my  Salvation  :  He  is  my 
Defence,  I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 

How  long  will  ye  imagine  mischief  against  a  man  : 
ye  shall  be  slain  all  of  you,  as  a  bowing  wall  shall  ye  be, 
and  as  a  tottering  fence. 

They  only  consult  to  cast  him  down  from  his  excel- 
lency I  they  delight  in  lies,  they  bless  with  their  mouth, 
but  they  curse  inwardly. 

My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God  :  for  my  expecta- 
tion is  from  Him. 

He  only  is  my  Rock  and  my  Salvation  :  He  is  my 
Defence,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory  :  the  Rock  of 
my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

Trust  in  Him  at  all  times,  ye  people,  pour  out  your 
heart  before  Him  I  God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of  high 
degree  are  a  lie  :  to  be  laid  in  the  balance,  they  are  alto- 
gether lighter  than  vanity. 

Trust  not  in  oppression,  and  become  not  vain  in 
robbery  :  if  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon 
them. 

God  hath  spoken  once,  twice  have  I  heard  this  :  that 
power  belongeth  unto  God. 

Also  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  belongeth  mercy :  for  Thou 
renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his  work. 


THE  PSALMS  291 


Psalm  63.     Deus,  Dt  iu  n 

0(i()I),  Thou  art  my  God  :  early  will  I  seek  Thee; 
My  soul  thirsteth  for  Thee :  my  flesh  longeth  for 
Thee  in  a  dry  and  thirsty  land,  where  no  water  is; 

To  see  Thy  power  and  Thy  glory  :  so  as  I  have  seen 
Thee  in  the  sanctuary. 

Because  Thy  lovingkindness  is  better  than  life  I  my 
lips  shall  praise  Thee. 

Thus  will  I  bless  Thee  while  I  live  :  I  will  lift  up  my 
hands  in  Thy  Name. 

My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fat- 
ness :  and  my  mouth  shall  praise  Thee  with  joyful  lips; 

When  I  remember  Thee  upon  my  bed  :  and  meditate 
on  Thee  in  the  night  watches. 

Because  Thou  hast  been  my  help  :  therefore  in  the 
shadow  of  Thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

My  soul  followeth  hard  after  Thee  :  Thy  right  hand 
upholdeth  me. 

Psalm  65.     TV  decet  hymnus,  Deus. 

PRAISE  waiteth  for  Thee,  0  God,  in  Sion  :  and  unto 
Thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer  :  unto  Thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me  :  as  for  our  transgres- 
sions, Thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  Thou  chooses t,  and  causest 
to  approach  unto  Thee  :  that  he  may  dwell  in  Thy 
courts; 

We  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  Thy  house  : 
even  of  Thy  holy  temple. 

By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt  Thou  answer 
us  :  O  God  of  our  salvation; 

Who  art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  : 
and  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon  the  sea; 

Which  by  His  strength  settetb  fast  the  mountains  : 
being  girded  with  power; 


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Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas  :  the  noise  of  their 
waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are  afraid 
at  Thy  tokens  :  Thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morn- 
ing and  evening  to  rejoice. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it :  Thou  greatly 
enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of  water. 

Thou  preparest  them  corn  :  when  Thou  hast  so  pro- 
vided for  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly  I  Thou 
settlest  the  furrows  thereof. 

Thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers  :  Thou  blessest  the 
springing  thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  Thy  goodness  :  and  Thy 
paths  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness  :  and 
the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks,  the  valleys  also 
are  covered  over  with  corn  :  they  shout  for  joy,  they  also 
sing. 

Psalm  66.     Jubilate  Deo,  omnis  terra. 

MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands  :  Sing 
forth  the  honor  of  His  Name,  make  His  praise 
glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  Thou  in  Thy  works  : 
through  the  greatness  of  Thy  power  shall  Thine  enemies 
submit  themselves  unto  Thee. 

All  the  earth  shall  worship  Thee,  and  shall  sing  unto 
Thee  :  they  shall  sing  to  Thy  Name. 

Come  and  see  the  works  of  God  :  He  is  terrible  in  His 
doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land  I  they  went  through 
the  flood  on  foot,  there  did  we  rejoice  in  Him. 

He  ruleth  by  His  power  for  ever,  His  eyes  behold  the 
nations  :  let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 

O  bless  our  God,  ye  people  :  and  make  the  voice  of 
His  praise  to  be  heard; 


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Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life  :  and  suffereth  not  our 
feet  to  be  moved. 

For  Thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us  :  Thou  hast  tried 
us,  as  silver  is  tried. 

Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net  :  Thou  laidst  afflic- 
tion upon  our  loins. 

Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our  heads  I  we 
went  through  fire  and  through  water,  but  Thou  brought- 
est us  out  into  a  wealthy  place. 

I  will  go  into  Thy  house  with  burnt  offerings  :  I  will 
pay  Thee  my  vows,  which  my  lips  have  uttered,  and 
my  mouth  hath  spoken,  when  I  was  in  trouble. 

I  will  offer  unto  Thee  burnt  sacrifices  of  fatlings,  with 
the  incense  of  rams  :  I  will  offer  bullocks  with  goats. 

Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God  :  and  I  will  de- 
clare what  He  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  Him  with  my  mouth  :  and  He  was  ex- 
tolled with  my  tongue. 

If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart  :  the  Lord  will  not 
hear  me. 

But  verily  God  hath  heard  me  :  He  hath  attended  to 
the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

Blessed  be  God  which  hath  not  turned  away  my 
prayer  :  nor  His  mercy  from  me. 

Psalm  67.     Dcus  misereatur  nottri. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us  !  and  cause 
His  face  to  shine  upon  us; 

That  Thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth  I  Thy  sav- 
ing health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God  :  let  all  the  people 
praise  Thee. 

0  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy  :  for  Thou 
shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and  govern  the 
nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  0  God  :  let  all  the  people 
praise  Thee. 


294  THE  PSALMS 


Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase  :  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

God  shall  bless  us  :  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall 
fear  Him. 

Psalm  68,    Exsurgat  Deus. 

LET  God  arise,  let  His  enemies  be  scattered  :  let 
J  them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 

As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away  :  as 
wax  melteth  before  the  fire,  so  let  the  wicked  perish  at 
the  presence  of  God. 

But  let  the  righteous  be  glad,  let  them  rejoice  before 
God  :  yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 

Sing,  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  His  Name  :  extol  Him 
that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  His  Name  J  AH,  and 
rejoice  before  Him. 

A  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of  the  widows  : 
is  God  in  His  holy  habitation. 

God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families,  He  bringeth  out 
those  which  are  bound  with  chains  I  but  the  rebellious 
dwell  in  a  dry  land. 

O  God,  when  Thou  w^entest  forth  before  Thy  people  : 
when  Thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness, 

The  earth  shook,  the  heavens  also  dropped  at  the 
presence  of  God  :  even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the 
presence  of  God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

Thou,  O  God,  didst  send  a  plentiful  rain  :  whereby 
Thou  didst  confirm  thine  inheritance,  when  it  was 
weary. 

Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein  :  Thou,  O  God, 
hast  prepared  of  Thy  goodness  for  the  poor. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word  :  great  was  the  company  of 
those  that  published  it. 

Kings  of  armies  did  flee  apace  :  and  she  that  tarried 
at  home  divided  the  spoil. 

Though  ye  have  lien  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be 
as  the  wings  of  a  dove  :  covered  with  silver,  and  her 
feathers  with  yellow  gold. 


THE   PSALMS  295 


When  the  Almighty  scattered  kings  in  it  :  it  was  white 
as  snow  in  Salmon. 

The  hill  of  God  is  as  the  hill  of  Bashan  :  an  high  hill 
as  the  hill  of  Bashan. 

Why  leap  ye,  ye  high  hills?  this  is  the  hill  which  God 
desireth  to  dwell  in  :  yea,  the  Lord  will  dwell  in  it  for 
ever. 

The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even 
thousands  of  angels  :  the  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in 
Sinai,  in  the  holy  place. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high.  Thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive,  Thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men  I  yea.  for  the 
rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among 
them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  Who  daily  loadeth  us  with  bene- 
fits :  even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

Psalm  69.     Salcum  me  fac,  Dcus. 

SAVE  me,  O  God  :  for  the  waters  are  come  in  unto 
my  soul. 

I  sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no  standing  :  I  am 
come  into  deep  waters,  where  the  floods  overflow  me. 

I  am  weary  of  my  crying,  my  throat  is  dried  :  mine 
eyes  fail  while  I  wait  for  my  God. 

I  am  become  a  stranger  unto  my  brethren  :  and  an 
alien  unto  my  mother's  children. 

For  the  zeal  of  Thine  house  hath  eaten  me  up  I  and 
the  reproaches  of  them  that  reproached  Thee  are  fallen 
upon  me. 

But  as  for  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  in 
an  acceptable  time  :  0  God,  in  the  multitude  of  Thy 
mercy  hear  me,  in  the  truth  of  Thy  salvation. 

Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire,  and  let  me  not  sink  :  let 
me  be  delivered  from  them  that  hate  me,  and  out  of  the 
deep  waters. 

Let  not  the  waterflood  overflow  me,  neither  let  the 
deep  swallow  me  up  :  and  let  not  the  pit  shut  her  mouth 
upon  me. 


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Hear  me,  0  Lord,  for  Thy  lovingkindness  is  good  : 
turn  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender 
mercies. 

And  hide  not  Thy  face  from  Thy  servant,  for  I  am 
in  trouble  :  hear  me  speedily. 

Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  it  :  deliver  me 
because  of  mine  enemies. 

Thou  hast  known  my  reproach,  and  my  shame, 
and  my  dishonor  :  mine  adversaries  are  all  before 
Thee. 

Reproach  hath  broken  my  heart  :  and  I  am  full  of 
heaviness. 

And  I  looked  for  some  to  take  pity,  but  there  was 
none  :  and  for  comforters,  but  I  found  none. 

They  gave  me  also  gall  for  my  meat  :  and  in  my  thirst 
they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

I  am  poor  and  sorrowful  :  let  Thy  salvation,  0  God, 
set  me  up  on  high. 

I  will  praise  the  Name  of  God  with  a  song  :  and  will 
magnify  Him  with  thanksgiving. 

The  humble  shall  see  this  and  be  glad  :  and  your  heart 
shall  live  that  seek  God. 

For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor  :  and  despiseth  not 
His  prisoners. 

Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  Him  :  the  seas,  and 
every  thing  that  moveth  therein. 

For  God  will  save  Zion,  and  will  build  the  cities  of 
Judah  :  that  they  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in 
possession. 

The  seed  also  of  His  servants  shall  inherit  it  :  anc 
thev  that  love  His  Xame  shall  dwell  therein. 


Psalm  71.     In  te,  Domine,  sperari. 

IX  Thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust  :  let  me  never  be 
put  to  confusion. 

Deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness,  and  cause  me  to  es- 
cape :  incline  Thine  ear  unto  me.  and  save  me. 


THE  PSALMS  297 


Be  Thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto  I  may  con- 
tinually resort  :  Thou  hast  given  commandment  to  save 
me,  for  Thou  art  my  Rock  and  my  Fortress. 

Deliver  me,  0  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked  : 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel  man. 

For  Thou  art  my  hope,  0  Lord  God  2  Thou  art  my 
trust  from  my  youth. 

Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  Thy  praise  :  and  with 
Thy  honor  all  the  day. 

Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age  :  forsake  me  not 
when  my  strength  faileth. 

For  mine  enemies  speak  against  me":  and  they  that 
lay  wait  for  my  soul  take  counsel  together, 

Saying,  God  hath  forsaken  him  :  persecute  and  take 
him,  for  there  is  none  to  deliver  him. 

0  God,  be  not  far  from  me  :  0  my  God,  make  haste 
for  my  help. 

But  I  will  hope  continually  !  and  will  yet  praise  Thee 
more  and  more. 

My  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  righteousness  and 
Thy  salvation  all  the  day  :  for  I  know  not  the  numbers 
thereof. 

1  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God  :  I  will 
make  mention  of  Thy  righteousness,  even  of  Thine 
only. 

0  God,  Thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  :  and 
hitherto  have  I  declared  Thy  wondrous  works. 

Now  also  when  I  am  old  and  greyheaded,  0  God, 
forsake  me  not :  until  I  have  showed  Thy  strength  unto 
this  generation,  and  Thy  power  to  every  one  that  is  to 
come. 

Thy  righteousness  also,  O  God,  is  very  high,  Who  hast 
done  great  things  :  0  God,  who  is  like  unto  Thee! 

1  will  also  praise  Thee  with  the  psaltery,  even  Thy 
truth,  O  my  God  :  unto  Thee  will  I  sing  with  the  harp, 
0  Thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto  Thee  : 
and  my  soul,  which  Thou  hast  redeemed. 


298  THE   PSALMS 


Psalm  72.     Dcus,  judicium. 

GIVE  the  king  Thy  judgments,  O  God  :  and  Thy 
righteousness  unto  the  king's  son. 

He  shall  judge  Thy  people  with  righteousness  :  and 
Thy  poor  with  judgment. 

The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people  :  and 
the  little  hills,  by  righteousness. 

He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people,  He  shall  save 
the  children  of  the  needy  :  and  shall  break  in  pieces  the 
oppressor. 

They  shall  fear  Thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon 
endure  :  throughout  all  generations. 

He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown  grass  : 
as  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

In  His  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish  :  and  abun- 
dance of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 

He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea  I  and 
from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow  before 
Him  :  and  His  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring 
presents  :  the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 

Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him  :  all  nations 
shall  serve  Him. 

For  He  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth  :  the 
poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy  :  and  shall  save 
the  souls  of  the  needy. 

He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  violence  : 
and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  His  sight. 

And  He  shall  live,  and  to  Him  shall  be  given  of  the 
gold  of  Sheba  :  prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  Him  con- 
tinually, and  daily  shall  He  be  praised. 

There  shall  be  an  handful  of  corn  in  the  earth  upon  the 
top  of  the  mountains  :  the  fruit  thereof  shall  shake  like 
Lebanon,  and  they  of  the  city  shall  flourish  like  grass  of 
the  earth. 


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IIi>  Xanie  shall  endure  for  ever,  His  Name  shall  be 
continued  as  long  as  the  sun  :  and  men  shall  be  blessed 
in  Him.  all  nations  shall  call  Him  blessed. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  (}od  of  Israel  :  Who 

only  doeth  wondrous  things 

And  blessed  be  His  glorious  Name  for  ever  I  and  let 

the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  His  glory.     Amen,  and 
Amen. 

Psalm  77.     Vo&   mea  ad  Dominum  chnnavi. 

I  CRIED  unto  God  with  my  voice  :  even  unto  God  with 
my  voice,  and  He  gave  ear  unto  me. 
In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the  Lord  :  my  sore 
ran  in  the  night,  and  ceased  not.  my  soul  refused  to  be 

comforted. 

I  remembered  God,  and  was  troubled  :  I  complained, 
and  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed. 

Thou  holdest  mine  eyes  waking  :  I  am  so  troubled 
that  I  cannot  speak. 

I  have  considered  the  days  of  old  :  the  years  of  ancient 
times. 

I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night  :  I  com- 
mune with  mine  own  heart,  and  my  spirit  made  diligent 
search. 

Will  the  Lord  cast  off  for  ever  :  and  will  He  be  favor- 
able no  more? 

Is  His  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  :  doth  His  promise 
fail  for  evermore? 

Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious  :  hath  He  in  anger 
shut  up  His  tender  mercies? 

And  I  said.  This  is  my  infirmity  :  but  I  will  remember 
the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  Hi^h. 

I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord  :  surely  I  will 
remember  Thy  wonders  of  old. 

I  will  meditate  also  of  all  Thy  work  :  and  talk  of  Thy 
doings. 

Thy  way,  0  God,  is  in  the  sanctuary  :  Who  is  so  great 
a  God  as  our  God? 


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Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders  :  Thou  hast 
declared  Thy  strength  among  the  people. 

Thou  hast  with  Thine  arm  redeemed  Thy  people  : 
the  sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

The  waters  saw  Thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw  Thee, 
they  were  afraid  :  the  depths  also  were  troubled. 

The  clouds  poured  out  water,  the  skies  sent  out  a 
sound  :  Thine  arrows  also  went  abroad. 

The  voice  of  Thy  thunder  was  in  the  heaven  :  the 
lightnings  lightened  the  world,  the  earth  trembled  and 
shook. 

Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  Thy  path  in  the  great 
waters  :  and  Thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

Thou  leddest  Thy  people  like  a  flock  :  by  the  hand  of 
Moses  and  Aaron. 

Psalm  80.     Qui  regis  Israel. 

GIVE  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that  leadest 
Joseph  like  a  flock  :  Thou  that  dwellest  between 
the  cherubims,  shine  forth. 

Before  Ephraim  and  Benjamin  and  Manasseh  stir  up 
Thy  strength  :  and  come  and  save  us. 

Turn  us  again,  O  God  I  and  cause  Thy  face  to  shine, 
and  we  shall  be  saved. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts  !  how  long  wilt  Thou  be  angry 
against  the  prayer  of  Thy  people? 

Thou  feedest  them  with  the  bread  of  tears  I  and  givest 
them  tears  to  drink  in  great  measure. 

Thou  makest  us  a  strife  unto  our  neighbors  :  and  our 
enemies  laugh  among  themselves. 

Turn  us  again,  O  God  of  hosts  :  and  cause  Thy  face 
to  shine,  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

^Thou  hast  brought  a  vine  out  of  Egypt  :  Thou  hast 
cast  out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

Thou  preparedst  room  before  it :  and  didst  cause  it  to 
take  deep  root,  and  it  filled  the  land. 

The  hills  were  covered  with  the  shadow  of  it  I  and  the 
boughs  thereof  were  like  the  goodly  cedars. 


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She  sent  out  her  boughs  unto  the  sea  :  and  her 
branches  unto  the  river. 

Why  hast  Thou  then  broken-down  her  hedges  I  so 
that  all  they  which  pass  by  the  way  do  pluck  her? 

The  boar  out  of  the  wood  doth  waste  it  :  and  the 
wild  beast  of  the  field  doth  devour  it. 

Return,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  God  of  hosts  :  look  down 
from  heaven,  and  behold,  and  visit  this  vine; 

And  the  vineyard  which  Thy  right  hand  hath 
planted  :  and  the  branch  that  Thou  madest  strong  for 
Thyself. 

It  is  burned  with  fire,  it  is  cut  down  :  they  perish  at 
the  rebuke  of  Thy  countenance. 

Let  Thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  Thy  right  hand  : 
upon  the  son  of  man  whom  Thou  madest  strong  for 
Thyself. 

So  will  not  we  go  back  from  Thee  :  quicken  us,  and 
we  will  call  upon  Thy  Xame. 

Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts  :  cause  Thy  face 
to  shine,  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

Psalm  84.     Quam  dilecta  tabemacula. 

HOW  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts! 
My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord  :  my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the 
living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house,  and  the  swal- 
low a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  young  : 
even  Thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  mv  King  and  my 
God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  Thy  house  :  they  will 
be  still  praising  Thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  Thee  :  in 
whose  heart  are  the  ways  of  them. 

Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca  make  it  a 
well  :  the  rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength  :  every  one  of  them 
in  Zion  appeareth  before  God. 


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O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer  :  give  ear.  0 
God  of  Jacob. 

Behold,  O  God  our  Shield  :  and  look  upon  the  face  of 
Thine  anointed. 

For  a  day  in  Thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand  :  I 
had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  than 
to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  Sun  and  Shield  :  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  glory; 

Xo  good  thing  will  He  withhold  from  them  that  walk 
uprightly  :  0  Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that 
trusteth  in  Thee. 


Psalm  85.     Benedixisti.  Domine. 

LORD,  Thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  Thy  land  t 
J  Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  Thy  people  : 
Thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  Thy  wrath  :  Thou  hast 
turned  Thyself  from  the  fierceness  of  Thine  anger. 

Turn  us.  O  God  of  our  salvation  :  and  cause  Thine 
anger  toward  us  to  cease. 

Wilt  Thou  be  angry  with  us  for  ever  t  wilt  Thou  draw 
out  Thine  anger  to  all  generations? 

Wilt  Thou  not  revive  us  again  :  that  Thy  people  may 
rejoice  in  Thee? 

Show  us  Thy  mercy,  0  Lord  I  and  grant  us  Thy  sal- 
vation. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak  :  for  He 
will  speak  peace  unto  His  people,  and  to  His  saints,  but 
let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 

Surely  His  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  Him  : 
that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together  :  righteousness  and 
peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth  :  and  righteousness 
shall  look  down  from  heaven. 


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Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good  :  and  our 
land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  Him  I  and  shall  set  us 
in  the  way  of  His  steps. 

Psalm  86.     Inclina,  Domine. 

BOW  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me  :  for  I  am 
poor  and  needy. 

Preserve  my  soul,  for  I  am  holy  :  0  Thou  my  God, 
save  Thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord  :  for  I  cry  unto  Thee 
daily. 

Rejoice  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  I  for  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive  :  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Thee. 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer  :  and  attend  to  the 
voice  of  my  supplications. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  Thee  :  for 
Thou  wilt  answer  me. 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  : 
neither  are  there  any  works  like  unto  Thy  works. 

All  nations  whom  Thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  Thee,  O  Lord  :  and  shall  glorify  Thy 
Name. 

For  Thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things  I 
Thou  art  God  alone. 

Teach  me  Thy  way,  O  Lord,  I  will  walk  in  Thy 
truth  :  unite  my  heart  to  fear  Thy  Name. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  my  God3  with  all  my 
heart  :  and  I  will  glorify  Thy  Name  for  evermore. 

For  great  is  Thy  mercy  toward  me  :  and  Thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  the  lowest  hell. 

O  God.  the  proud  are  risen  against  me  :  and  the  assem- 
blies of  violent  men  have  sought  after  my  soul,  and  have 
not  set  Thee  before  them. 

But  Thou,  0  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion,  and 


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gracious  :  longsuffering  and  plenteous  in  mercv  and 
truth. 

0  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :  give  Thy 
strength  unto  Thy  servant,  and  save  the  son  of  Thine 
handmaid. 

Show  me  a  token  for  good;  that  they  which  hate  me 
may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed  :  because  Thou,  Lord,  hast 
holpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 

Psalm  87.     Fundamenta  ejus. 

HIS  foundation  :  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 
The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion  :  more  than 
all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  Thee  \  0  city  of  God. 

1  will  make  mention  of  Rahab  and  Babylon  :  to  them 
that  know  me; 

Behold  Philistia,  and  Tyre,  with  Ethiopia  :  this  man 
was  born  there. 

And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man  was 
born  in  her  :  and  the  Highest  Himself  shall  establish 
her. 

The  Lord  shall  count,  when  He  writeth  up  the 
people  :  that  this  man  was  born  there. 

As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instruments  shall 
be  there  :  all  my  springs  are  in  thee. 

Psalm  89.     Misericordias  Domini. 

I  WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever !  with 
my  mouth  will  I  make  known  Thy  faithfulness  to  all 
generations. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for  ever  : 
Thy  faithfulness  shalt  Thou  establish  in  the  very 
heavens. 

I  have  made  a  covenant  with  My  chosen  :  I  have 
sworn  unto  David  My  servant. 

Thy  seed  will  I  establish  for  ever  :  and  build  up  thy 
throne  to  all  generations. 


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And  the  heavens  shall  praise  Thy  wonders,  0  Lotto  : 

Thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of  the  saint-. 

For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord  :  who  among  the  son-  of  the  mighty  can  be  likened 
unto  the  Lord? 

God  is  greatly  to  1>*'  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints  I  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
about  Him. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord  like  unto 
Thee :  or  to  Thy  faithfulness  round  about  Thee? 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea  :  when  the  waves 
thereof  arise.  Thou  stillest  them. 

Thou  hast  broken  Rahab  in  pieces,  as  one  that  is 
slain  :  Thou  hast  scattered  Thine  enemies  with  Thy 
strong  arm. 

The  heavens  are  Thine,  the  earth  also  is  Thine  :  as 
for  the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof.  Thou  hast  founded 
them. 

The  north  and  the  south  Thou  hast  created  them  : 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  Name. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm  :  strong  is  Thy  hand,  and 
high  is  Thy  right  hand. 

Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  Thy 
throne  :  mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  Thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound  : 
they  shall  walk,  0  Lord,  in  the  light  of  Thy  counte- 
nance. 

In  Thy  Name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day  :  and  in 
Thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

For  Thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength  :  and  in  Thy 
favor  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 

For  the  Lord  is  our  defence  :  and  the  Holy  One  of 
Israel  is  our  King. 

Psalm  90.     Domine,  refugium. 

I*  ORD,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling  place  :  in  all 


generations. 


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Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
Thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world  :  even  from 
everlasting  to  everlasting,  Thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  :  and  sayest,  Re- 
turn, ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  Thy  sight  are  but  as  yester- 
day when  it  is  past  I  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood,  they  are  as 
a  sleep  :  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  groweth 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth  and  groweth  up  :  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  Thine  anger  :  and  by  Thy 
wrath  are  we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  Thee  I  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  Thy  wrath  :  we 
spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten; 
and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years  I  yet 
is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow;  for  it  is  soon  cut 
off,  and  we  fly  away. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  Thine  anger  :  even  accord- 
ing to  Thy  fear,  so  is  Thy  wrath. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days  I  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Return,  O  Lord,  how  long :  and  let  it  repent  Thee  con- 
cerning Thy  servants. 

O  satisfy  us  early  with  Thy  mercy  :  that  we  may  re- 
joice and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  Thou 
hast  afflicted  us  :  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen 
evil. 

Let  Thy  work  appear  unto  Thy  servants  :  and  Thy 
glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us  : 
and  establish  Thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us,  yea, 
the  work  of  our  hands  establish  Thou  it. 


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SO1} 


Psalm  91.     Qui  habitat. 

HE  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Must 
High  :  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Al- 
mighty. 

I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  Refuge  and  my 
Fortress  :  my  God;  in  Him  will  I  trust. 

Surely  He  shall  deliver  thee  fr.om  the  snare  of  the 
fowler  :  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  cover  thee  with  His  feathers,  and  under  His 
wings  shalt  thou  trust :  His  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and 
buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night  I  nor 
for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day; 

Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness  I  nor 
for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noonday. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand 
at  thy  right  hand  :  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold  :  and  see  the 
reward  of  the  wicked. 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which  is  my 
Refuge  :  even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation: 

There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee  :  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee  :  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands  :  lest  thou  dash 
thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder  :  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  Me,  therefore  will  I 
deliver  him  :  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath 
known  My  Name. 

He  shall  call  upon  Me,  and  I  will  answer  him  :  I  will 
be  with  him  in  trouble,  I  will  deliver  him,  and  honor 
him. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him  :  and  show  him  My 
salvation. 


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Psalm  92.     Bonum  est  confiteri. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  :  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  Most  High, 

To  show  forth  Thy  lovingkindness  in  the  morning  : 
and  Thy  faithfulness  every  night, 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the 
psaltery  :  upon  the  harp  with  a  solemn  sound. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  Jiast  made  me  glad  through  Thy 
work  :  I  will  triumph  in  the  works  of  Thy  hands. 

O  Lord,  how  great  are  Thy  works  :  and  Thy  thoughts 
are  very  deep. 

A  brutish  man  knoweth  not  I  neither  doth  a  fool  un- 
derstand this. 

When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when  all  the 
workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish  :  it  is  that  they  shall  be 
destroyed  for  ever,  but  Thou,  Lord,  art  most  high  for 
evermore. 

For,  lo,  Thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  for,  lo,  Thine  ene- 
mies shall  perish  :  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  shall  be 
scattered. 

But  my  horn  shalt  Thou  exalt  like  the  horn  of  an 
unicorn  I  I  shall  be  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

Mine  eye  also  shall  see  my  desire  on  mine  enemies  : 
and  mine  ears  shall  hear  my  desire  of  the  wicked  that 
rise  up  against  me. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree  :  he 
shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 

Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  :  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age  I  they  shall 
be  fat  and  flourishing; 

To  show  that  the  Lord  is  upright,  He  is  my  Rock  : 
and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  Him. 

Psalm  93.     Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  reigneth,  He  is  clothed  with  majesty  : 
the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  He 
hath  girded  Himself. 


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The  world  also  is  stablished  I  that  it  cannot  be  moved. 
Thy  throne  is  established  of  old  :  Thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have 
lifted  up  their  voice  :  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of  many 
waters  I  yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure  I  holiness  becometh 
Thine  house,  O  Lord,  for  ever. 


Psalm  95.     Venite,  exultemus. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  let  us  make  a 
joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiving  : 
and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God  :  and  a  great  King  above 
all  gods. 

In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth  I  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 

The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it :  and  His  hands  formed 
the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down  :  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  He  is  our  God  :  and  we  are  the  people  of  His 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

Today  if  ye  will  hear  His  voice,  harden  not  your 
heart  :  as  in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of 
temptation  in  the  wilderness; 

When  your  fathers  tempted  Me  :  proved  Me,  and  saw 
My  work. 

Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  generation, 
and  said  :  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in  their  heart,  and 
they  have  not  known  My  ways; 

Unto  whom  I  sware  in  My  wrath  :  that  they  should 
not  enter  into  My  rest. 


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Psalm  96.     Cantate  Domino. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  :  sing  unto  the 
Lord,  all  the  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  His  Name  :  show  forth  His 
salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  His  glory  among  the  heathen  :  His  wonders 
among  all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  He 
is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols  :  but  the 
Lord  made  the  heavens. 

Honor  and  majesty  are  before  Him  :  strength  and 
beauty  are  in  His  sanctuary. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people  : 
give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  His  Name  : 
bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  His  courts. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  I  fear 
before  Him  all  the  earth. 

Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord  reigneth,  the 
world  also  shall  be  established  that  it  shall  not  be 
moved  I  He  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad  I  let 
the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein  :  then 
shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  before  the  Lord; 

For  He  cometh,  for  He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  : 
He  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteousness,  and  the 
people  with  His  truth. 

Psalm  97.     Dominvs  regnaiit. 

THE  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  earth  rejoice  :  let  the 
multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 
Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  Him  t  righteous- 
ness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  His  throne. 

A  fire  goeth  before  Him  :  and  burneth  up  His  enemies 
round  about. 


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His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world  :  the  earth  saw 
and  trembled. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  :  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  declare  His  righteousness  :  and  all  the 
people  see  His  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven  images, 
that  boast  themselves  of  idols  :  worship  Him,  all  ye 
gods. 

Zion  heard,  and  was  glad  :  and  the  daughters  of 
Judah  rejoiced  because  of  Thy  judgments,  0  Lord. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth  :  Thou 
art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil  :  He  preserveth  the 
souls  of  His  saints,  He  delivereth  them  out  of  the  hand 
of  the  wicked. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous  :  and  gladness  for  the 
upright  in  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous  :  and  give  thanks 
at  the  remembrance  of  His  holiness. 

Psalm  98.     Caniaie  Domino. 

OSIXG  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  :  for  He  hath  done 
marvellous  things; 

His  right  hand,  and  His  holy  arm  :  hath  gotten  Him 
the  victory. 

The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  salvation  :  His 
righteousness  hath  He  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of 
the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  His  mercy  and  His  truth  to- 
ward the  house  of  Israel  :  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  have 
seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth  : 
make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp  :  with  the  harp, 
and  the  voice  of  a  psalm. 

With  trumpets  and  sound  of  cornet  :  make  a  joyful 
noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 


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Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof  I  the  world, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together  before  the  Lord  :  for  He  cometh  to  judge  the 
earth; 

With  righteousness  shall  He  judge  the  world  I  and 
the  people  with  equity. 

Psalm  100.     Jubilate  Deo. 

MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  : 
Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness,  come  before  His 
presence  with  singing. 

Know  ye  that  the  Lord  He  is  God  :  it  is  He  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves,  we  are  His  people,  and 
the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 

Enter  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
His  courts  with  praise  :  be  thankful  unto  Him,  and  bless 
His  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  good,  His  mercy  is  everlasting  :  and 
His  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

Psalm  102.     Domine,  exaudi  orationem  meant. 

[A  Penitential  Psalm.] 

I.  Domine,  exaudi  orationem  meam. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord  :  and  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

Hide  not  Thy  face  from  me  in  the  day  when  I  am  in 
trouble  :  incline  Thine  ear  unto  me :  in  the  day  when  I 
call  answer  me  speedily. 

For  my  days  are  consumed  like  smoke  :  and  my  bones 
are  burned  as  an  hearth. 

My  heart  is  smitten,  and  withered  like  grass  !  so  that 
I  forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

By  reason  of  the  voice  of  my  groaning  :  my  bones 
cleave  to  my  skin. 

I  am  like  a  pelican  of  the  wilderness  1 1  am  like  an  owl 
of  the  desert. 


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I  watch,  and  am  as  a  sparrow  :  alone  upon  the  house 
top. 

Mine  enemies  reproach  me  all  the  day  :  and  they  that 
are  mad  against  me  are  sworn  against  me. 

For  I  have  eaten  ashes  like  bread  :  and  mingled  my 
drink  with  weeping, 

Because  of  Thine  indignation  and  Thy  wrath  :  for 
Thou  hast  lifted  me  up,  and  cast  me  down. 

My  days  are  like  a  shadow  that  declineth  :  and  I  am 
withered  like  grass. 

But  Thou,  O  JLord,  shalt  endure  for  ever  :  and  Thy 
remembrance  unto  all  generations. 

Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Zion  I  for 
the  time  to  favor  her,  yea,  the  set  time,  is  come. 

For  Thy  servants  take  pleasure  in  her  stones  :  and 
favor  the  dust  thereof. 

So  the  heathen  shall  fear  the  Name  of  the  Lord  : 
and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  Thy  glory. 

II.  Quia  cedificavit  Dominus  Sion. 

When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion  :  He  shall  appear 
in  His  glory. 

He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  destitute  :  and  not 
despise  their  prayer. 

This  shall  be  written  for  the  generation  to  come  2 
and  the  people  which  shall  be  created  shall  praise  the 
Lord. 

For  He  hath  looked  down  from  the  height  of  His 
sanctuary  :  from  heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the  earth : 

To  hear  the  groaning  of  the  prisoner  I  to  loose  those 
that  are  appointed  to  death; 

To  declare  the  Xame  of  the  Lord  in  Zion  :  and  His 
praise  in  Jerusalem; 

When  the  people  are  gathered  together  :  and  the 
kingdoms,  to  serve  the  Lord. 

He  weakened  my  strength  in  the  way  :  He  shortened 
mv  da  vs. 


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I  said,  O  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the  midst  of 
my  days  :  Thy  years  are  throughout  all  generations. 

Of  old  hast  Thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth  : 
and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  Thy  hands. 

They  shall  perish,  but  Thou  shalt  endure  :  yea,  all  of 
them  shall  wax  okTlike  a  garment; 

As  a  vesture  shalt  Thou  change  them  t  and  they  shall 
be  changed; 

But  Thou  art  the  same  :  and  Thy  years  shall  have  no 
end. 

The  children  of  Thy  servants  shall  continue  I  and 
their  seed  shall  be  established  before  Thee. 

Psalm  103.     Benedic,  anima  mca,  Domino,  et  omnia. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  :  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  bless  His  holy  Name. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  I  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities  !  Who  healeth  all 
thy  diseases; 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction  :  Who 
crowneth  thee  with  lovingkindness  and  tender  mercies; 

WTho  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things  I  so  that 
thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment  : 
for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

He  made  known  His  ways  unto  Moses  :  His  acts  unto 
the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious  •  slow  to  anger,  and 
plenteous  in  mercy. 

He  will  not  always  chide  :  neither  will  He  keep  His 
anger  forever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins  I  nor  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth  :  so  great  is 
His  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  Him. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west  :  so  far  hath  He 
removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 


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Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children  :  so  the  Lord 
pitieth  them  that  fear  Him. 

For  He  knoweth  our  frame  :  He  rememhereth  that 
we  are  dust. 

As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass  :  as  a  Mower  of  the 
field,  so  he  floiirisheth. 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone  :  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  ever- 
lasting upon  them  that  fear  Him  :  and  His  righteousness 
unto  children's  children: 

To  such  as  keep  His  covenant  :  and  to  those  that  re- 
member His  commandments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  His  throne  in  the  heavens  : 
and  His  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

Bless  the  Lord,  ye  His  angels,  that  excel  in  strength  : 
that  do  His  commandments,  harkening  unto  the  voice 
of  His  Word. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts  :  ye  minister-  of 
His,  that  do  His  pleasure. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  His  works  in  all  places  of  His 
dominion  :  bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 


my  God, 
Thou  art  clothed  with  honor 


Psalm  104.     Bcncdic.  anima  mca. 

BLFSS  the  Lord,  0  my  soul  :  O  Lord 
Thou  art  very  great 
and  majesty. 

Who  coverest  Thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment  : 
Who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain: 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  His  chambers  in  the  waters  : 
Who  maketh  the  clouds  His  chariot.  Who  walketh  upon 
the  wings  of  the  wind; 

Who  maketh  His  angels  spirits  :  His  ministers  a 
flaming  fire: 

Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth  :  that  it  should 
not  be  removed  for  ever. 

Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment  : 
the  waters  stood  above  the  mountains. 


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At  Thy  rebuke  they  fled  :  at  the  voice  of  Thy  thunder 
they  hasted  away. 

They  go  up  by  the  mountains,  they  go  down  by  the 
valleys  I  unto  the  place  which  Thou  hast  founded  for 
them. 

Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass  over  : 
that  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys  :  which  run 
among  the  hills. 

They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  field  :  the  wild 
asses  quench  their  thirst. 

By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their 
habitation  :  which  sing  among  the  branches. 

He  watereth  the  hills  from  His  chambers  :  the  earth 
is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  Thy  works. 

He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle  :  and  herb 
for  the  service  of  man; 

That  He  may  bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth,  and 
wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man  I  and  oil  to 
make  his  face  to  shine,  and  bread  which  strengthened 
man's  heart. 

The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap  :  the  cedars  of 
Lebanon,  which  He  hath  planted; 

Where  the  birds  make  their  nests  I  as  for  the  stork,  the 
fir  trees  are  her  house. 

The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats  :  and 
the  rocks  for  the  conies. 

He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons  I  the  sun  knoweth 
his  going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night  :  wherein  all 
the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep  forth. 

The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey  :  and  seek  their 
meat  from  God. 

The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves  together  ! 
and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and  to  his  labor  I 
until  the  evening. 


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0  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works  :  in  wisdom  hast 
Thou  made  them  all,  the  earth  is  full  of  Thy  riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea  :  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

There  go  the  ships,  there  is  that  leviathan  :  whom 
Thou  hast  made  to  play  therein. 

These  wait  all  upon  Thee  :  that  Thou  mayest  give 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

That  Thou  givest  them  they  gather  :  Thou  openest 
Thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

Thou  hidest  Thy  face,  they  are  troubled  :  Thou  takest 
away  their  breath,  they  die.  and  return  to  their  dust. 

Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  spirit,  they  are  created  :  and 
Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

The  glory  of  the  Lokd  shall  endure  for  ever  :  the  Lord 
shall  rejoice  in  His  works. 

He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth  :  He  touch- 
eth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

1  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live  :  I  will  sing 
praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

My  meditation  of  Him  shall  be  sweet  :  I  will  be  glad 
in  the  Lord. 

Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth,  and 
let  the  wicked  be  no  more  :  Bless  thou  the  Lord,  0  my 
soul.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  110.     Dixit  Dorriinus. 

THE  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord  :  Sit  Thou  at  My  right 
hand,  until  I  make  Thine  enemies  Thy  footstool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  Thy  strength  out  of 
Zion  :  rule  Thou  in  the  midst  of  Thine  enemies. 

Thy  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  Thy  power,  in 
the  beauties  of  holiness  from  the  womb  of  the  morning  : 
Thou  hast  the  dew  of  Thy  youth. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  will  not  repent  :  Thou  art 
a  priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchizedek. 

The  Lord  at  Thy  light  hand  :  shall  strike  through 
kings  in  the  day  of  His  wrath. 


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He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen,  He  shall  fill  the 
places  with  the  dead  bodies  :  He  shall  wound  the  heads 
over  many  countries. 

He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way  :  therefore 
shall  He  lift  up  the  head. 

Psalm  111.     Confitcbor  tibi. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with 
my  whole  heart :  in  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and 
in  the  congregation. 

The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great  I  sought  out  of  all 
them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious :  and  His  righteous- 
ness endureth  for  ever. 

He  hath  made  His  wonderful  works  to  be  remem- 
bered :  the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 

He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  Him  :  He 
will  ever  be  mindful  of  His  covenant. 

He  hath  showed  His  people  the  power  of  His  works  : 
that  He  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the  heathen. 

The  works  of  His  hands  are  verity  and  judgment :  all 
His  commandments  are  sure. 

They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever  I  and  are  done  in 
truth  and  uprightness. 

He  sent  redemption  unto  His  people  !  He  hath  com- 
manded His  covenant  for  ever,  holy  and  reverend  is 
His  Name. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom  I  a 
good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  His  com- 
mandments, His  praise  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  112.     Beatus  vir. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Blessed   is  the   man   that 
feareth  the  Lord  :  that  delighteth  greatly  in  His 
commandments. 

His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth  :  the  generation 
of  the  upright  shall  be  blessed. 


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Wealth  and  riches  shall  be  in  his  house  I  and  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  darkness  : 

lie  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  and  righteous. 

A  good  man  showeth  favor,  and  lendeth  :  he  will 
guide  his  affairs  with  discretion. 

Surely  he  shall  not  he  moved  for  ever  :  the  righteous 
shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings  :  his  heart  is 
fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 

His  heart  is  established,  he  shall  not  be  afraid  :  until 
he  see  his  desire  upon  his  enemies. 

He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor  I  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  113.     Laudate,  pueri. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise,  O  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord  :  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  from  this  time 
forth  and  for  evermore. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same  :  the  Lord's  Name  is  to  be  praised. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations  t  and  His  glory 
above  the  heavens. 

Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  Who  dwelleth 
on  high  :  Who  humbleth  Himself  to  behold  the  things 
that  are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth! 

He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust  :  and  lifteth 
the  needy  out  of  the  dunghill; 

That  He  may  set  him  with  princes  :  even  with  the 
princes  of  His  people. 

He  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house  :  and  to 
be  a  joyful  mother  of  children.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


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Psalm  114.     In  cxitu  Israel. 

HEX  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt  :  the  house  of 
Jacob  from  a  people  of  strange  language; 


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Judah  was  His  sanctuary  :  and  Israel  His  dominion. 

The  sea  saw  it,  and  fled  :  Jordan  was  driven  back. 

The  mountains  skipped  like  rams  I  and  the  little  hills 
like  lambs. 

What  ailed  thee,  O  thou  sea,  that  thou  fleddest  : 
thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven  back? 

Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like  rams  :  and  ye 
little  hills,  like  lambs? 

Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  : 
at  the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob; 

Which  turned  the  rock  into  a  standing  water  :  the 
flint  into  a  fountain  of  waters. 

Psalm  115.     Non  nobis,  Domine. 

NOT  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  Thy 
Name  give  glory  :  for  Thy  mercy,  and  for  Thy 
truth's  sake. 

Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say  I  Where  is  now  their 
God? 

But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens  I  He  hath  done  whatso- 
ever He  hath  pleased. 

Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold  :  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not  :  eyes  have 
they,  but  they  see  not; 

They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not :  noses  have  they, 
but  they  smell  not; 

They  have  hands,  but  they  handle  not,  feet  have 
they,  but  they  walk  not  :  neither  speak  they  through 
their  throat. 

They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them  :  so  is  every 
one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

O  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord  :  He  is  their  help  and 
their  shield. 

O  house  of  Aaron,  trust  in  the  Lord  :  He  is  their  help 
and  their  shield. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord  :  He  is 
their  help  and  their  shield. 


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The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us,  He  will  bless  us  : 
He  will  bless  the  house  of  Israel,  He  will  bless  the  house 
of  Aaron. 

He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord  :  both  small  and 
great. 

The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more  :  you 
and  your  children. 

Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord  :  which  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

The  heaven,  even  the  heavens  are  the  Lord's  :  but 
the  earth  hath  He  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord  :  neither  any  that  go 
down  into  silence. 

But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  :  from  this  time  forth  and 
for  evermore.     Praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  116.     Dilexi,  quoniam. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord  :  because  He  hath  heard  my  voice 
and  my  supplications. 

Because  He  hath  inclined  His  ear  unto  me  :  therefore 
will  I  call  upon  Him  as  long  as  I  live. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  pains 
of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me  :  I  found  trouble  and  sorrow. 

Then  called  I  upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  O  Lord, 
I  beseech  Thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous  :  yea,  our  God 
is  merciful. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple  :  I  was  brought  low. 
and  He  helped  me. 

Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul  :  for  the  Lord  hath 
dealt  bountifully  with  thee.  i 

For  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death  :  mine 
eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  :  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken,  I  was  greatly 
afflicted  :  I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men  are  liars. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  :  for  all  His  bene- 
fits toward  me? 


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I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation  :  and  call  upon  the 
Name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  :  in  the 
presence  of  all  His  people. 

Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  :  is  the  death  of  His 
saints. 

0  Lord,  truly  I  am  Thy  servant :  I  am  Thy  servant, 
and  the  son  of  Thine  handmaid,  Thou  hast  loosed  my 
bonds. 

1  will  offer  to  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving :  and 
will  call  upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  rny  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the  pres- 
ence of  all  His  people  :  in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house, 
in  the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem.    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  117.     Lavdate  Dominium. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations  :  praise  Him,  all 
ye  people. 
For  His  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us  :  and 
the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.     Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 

Psalm  118.     Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good  : 
because  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Let  Israel  now  say  :  that  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  say  :  that  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say  :  that  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress  :  the  Lord  an- 
swered me,  and  set  me  in  a  large  place 

The  Lord  is  on  my  side,  I  will  not  fear  :  what  can 
man  do  unto  me? 

The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me  : 
therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  them  that  hate  me. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  :  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  man. 


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It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  :  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  princes. 

All  nations  compassed  me  about :  but  in  the  Name  of 
the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

They  compassed  me  about,  yea,  they  compassed  me 
about  :  but  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  I  will  destroy 
them. 

They  compassed  me  about  like  bees,  they  are  quenched 
as  the  fire  of  thorns  :  for  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  I  will 
destroy  them. 

Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me  that  I  might  fall  :  but 
the  Lord  helped  me. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song  :  and  is  become 
my  salvation. 

The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the  taber- 
nacles of  the  righteous  :  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord 
doeth  valiantly. 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted  :  the  right  hand 
of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

I  shall  not  die,  but  live  :  and  declare  the  works  of  the 
Lord. 

The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore  :  but  He  hath  not 
given  me  over  unto  death. 

Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness":  I  will  go  into 
them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord: 

This  gate  of  the  Lord  :  into  which  the  righteous  shall 
enter. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  for  Thou  hast  heard  me  :  and  art 
become  my  salvation. 

The  stone  which  the  builders  refused  :  is  become  the 
head  stone  of  the  corner. 

This  is  the  Lord's  doing  :  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made  :  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

Save  now,  I  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  :  O  Lord,  I  be- 
seech Thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

Blessed  be  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  : 
we  have  blessed  vou  out  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 


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God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  showed  us  light  :  bind 
the  sacrifice  with  cords,  even  unto  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  Thee  :  Thou  art 
my  God,  I  will  exalt  Thee. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good  :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  119.     Beati  immaculati. 

BLESSED  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way  :  who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
Blessed  are  they  that  keep  His  testimonies  :  and  that 
seek  Him  with  the  whole  heart. 

They  also  do  no  iniquity  :  they  walk  in  His  ways. 
Thou  hast  commanded  us  :  to  keep  Thy  precepts  dili- 
gently. 

0  that  my  ways  were  directed  :  to  keep  Thy  statutes! 
Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed  :  when  I  have  respect 

unto  all  Thy  commandments. 

1  will  praise  Thee  with  uprightness  of  heart  :  when 
I  shall  have  learned  Thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  will  keep  Thy  statutes  :  O  forsake  me  not  utterly. 

II.  In  quo  corrigit. 

WHEREWITHAL  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his 
way  :  by  taking  heed  thereto  according  to  Thv 
Word. 

With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  Thee  :  0  let  me 
not  wander  from  Thy  commandments. 

Thy  Word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart :  that  I  might  not 
sin  against  Thee. 

Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord  :  teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

With  my  lips  have  I  declared  :  all  the  judgments  of 
Thy  mouth. 

I  have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  Thy  testimonies  :  as 
much  as  in  all  riches. 

I  will  meditate  in  Thy  precepts  :  and  have  respect 
unto  Thy  ways. 


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I  will  delight  mvself  in  Thy  statutes  :  I  will  not  forget 
Thy  Word. 

III.  Retribuc  servo  tuo. 

DEAL  bountifully  with  Thy  servant  :  that  I  may 
live,  and  keep  Thy  Word. 

Open  Thou  mine  eyes  :  that  I  may  behold  wondrous 
things  out  of  Thy  law. 

I  am  a  stranger  in  the  earth  :  hide  not  Thy  command- 
ments from  me. 

My  soul  breaketh  for  the  longing  :  that  it  hath  unto 
Thy  judgments  at  all  times. 

Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  that  are  cursed  :  which 
do  err  from  Thy  commandments. 

Remove  from  me  reproach  and  contempt :  for  I  have 
kept  Thy  testimonies. 

Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me  I  but  Thy 
servant  did  meditate  in  Thy  statutes. 

Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight  :  and  my  coun- 
sellors. 

IV.  Adhcpsit  pavimento. 

MY  soul  cleaveth  unto  the  dust  :  quicken  Thou  me 
according  to  Thy  Word. 

I  have  declared  my  ways,  and  Thou  heardest  me  : 
teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  Thy  precepts  : 
so  shall  I  talk  of  Thy  wondrous  works. 

My  soul  melteth  for  heaviness  :  strengthen  Thou  me 
according  unto  Thy  Word. 

Remove  from  me  the  way  of  lying  :  and  grant  me  Thy 
law  graciously. 

I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth  :  Thy  judgments  have 
I  laid  before  me. 

I  have  stuck  unto  Thy  testimonies  :  O  Lord,  put 
me  not  to  shame. 

I  will  run  the  way  of  Thy  commandments  :  when 
Thou  shalt  enlarge  my  heart. 


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V.  Legem  pone. 

TEACH  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  Thy  statutes  :  and 
I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  Thy  law  : 
yea,  I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  Thy  commandments  : 
for  therein  do  I  delight. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies  :  and  not  to 
covetousness. 

Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity  :  and 
quicken  Thou  me  in  Thy  way. 

Stablish  Thy  Word  unto  Thy  servant :  who  is  devoted 
to  Thy  fear. 

Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I  fear  :  for  Thy  judg- 
ments are  good. 

Behold,  I  have  longed  after  Thy  precepts  :  quicken 
me  in  Thy  righteousness. 

VI.   Et  veniat  super  me. 

LET  Thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  0  Lord  :  even 
J  Thy  salvation,  according  to  Thy  Word. 

So  shall  I  have  wherewith  to  answer  him  that  re- 
proacheth  me  :  for  I  trust  in  Thy  Word. 

'  And  take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth  :  for  I  have  hoped  in  Thy  judgments. 

So  shall  I  keep  Thy  law  continually  I  for  ever  and 
ever. 

And  I  will  walk  at  liberty  :  for  I  seek  Thy  precepts. 

I  will  speak  of  Thy  testimonies  also  before  kings  : 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

And  I  will  delight  myself  in  Thy  commandments  : 
which  I  have  loved. 

My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  Thy  command- 
ments, which  I  have  loved  :  and  I  will  meditate  in  Thy 
statutes. 

VII.  Memor  esto  verbi  tut. 

REMEMBER  the  word  unto  Thy  servant  :  upon 
which  Thou  hast  caused  me  to  hope. 


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This  is  my  comfort  in  my  affliction  l  for  Thy  Word 

hath  quickened  me. 

The  proud  have  had  me  greatly  in  derision  :  yet  have 
I  not  declined  from  Thy  law. 

I  remembered  Thy  judgments  of  old,  0  Lord  :  and 
have  comforted  myself. 

Horror  hath  taken  hold  upon  me  :  because  of  the 
wicked  that  forsake  Thy  law. 

Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs  :  in  the  house  of  my 
pilgrimage. 

I  have  remembered  Thy  Name,  0  Lord,  in  the  night : 
and  have  kept  Thy  law. 

This  I  had  :  because  I  kept  Thy  precepts. 

VIII.  Portio  mea,  Domine. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  0  Lord  :  I  have  said  that  I 
would  keep  Thy  words. 

I  intreated  Thy  favor  with  my  whole  heart  :  be  mer- 
ciful unto  me  according  to  Thy  Word. 

I  thought  on  my  ways  :  and  turned  my  feet  unto  Thy 
testimonies. 

I  made  haste  :  and  delayed  not  to  keep  Thy  com- 
mandments. 

The  bands  of  the  wicked  have  robbed  me  :  but  I  have 
not  forgotten  Thy  law. 

At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  Thee  : 
because  of  Thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  Thee  :  and  of 
them  that  keep  Thy  precepts. 

The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full  of  Thy  mercy  :  teach  me 
Thy  statutes. 

IX.  Bonitatem  fecisti. 

THOU  hast  dealt  well  with  Thy  servant,  O  Lord  ! 
according  unto  Thy  Word. 
Teach  me  good  judgment  and  knowledge  :  for  I  have 
believed  Thy  commandments. 

Before  I  was  afflicted  I  went  astrav  :  but  now  have  I 
kept  Thy  Word. 


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Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good  :  teach  me  Thy  stat- 
utes. 

The  proud  have  forged  a  lie  against  me  :  but  I  will 
keep  Thy  precepts  with  my  whole  heart. 

Their  heart  is  as  fat  as  grease  :  but  I  delight  in  Thy 
law. 

It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  afflicted  I  that  I 
might  learn  Thy  statutes. 

The  law  of  Thy  mouth  is  better  unto  me  :  than  thou- 
sands of  gold  and  silver. 

X.  Manus  tuce  fecerunt  me. 

THY  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me  :  give 
me  understanding,  that  I  may  learn  Thy  com- 
mandments. 

They  that  fear  Thee  will  be  glad  when  they  see  me  : 
because  I  have  hoped  in  Thy  Word. 

I  know,  0  Lord,  that  Thy  judgments  are  right :  and 
that  Thou  in  faithfulness  hast  afflicted  me. 

Let,  I  pray  Thee,  Thy  merciful  kindness  be  for  my 
comfort :  according  to  Thy  Word  unto  Thy  servant. 

Let  Thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may 
live  :  for  Thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Let  the  proud  be  ashamed,  for  they  dealt  perversely 
with  me  without  a  cause  :  but  I  will  meditate  in  Thy 
precepts. 

Let  those  that  fear  Thee  turn  unto  me  :  and  those 
that  have  known  Thy  testimonies. 

Let  my  heart  be  sound  in  Thy  statutes  I  that  I  be  not 
ashamed. 

XI.  Defecit  anima  mea. 

MY  soul  fainteth  for  Thy  salvation  I  but  I  hope  in 
Thy  Word. 
Mine  eyes  fail  for  Thy  Word  :  saying,  When  wilt  Thou 
comfort  me? 

For  I  am  become  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke  :  yet  do  I 
not  forget  Thy  statutes. 


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How  many  are  the  days  of  Thy  servant  I  when  wilt 
Thou  execute  judgment  on  them  that  persecute  me? 

The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me  :  which  are  not 
after  Thy  law. 

All  Thy  commandments  are  faithful  :  they  persecute 
me  wrongfully,  help  Thou  me. 

They  had  almost  consumed  me  upon  earth  :  but  I 
forsook  not  Thy  precepts. 

Quicken  me  after  Thy  lovingkindness  :  so  shall  I  keep 
the  testimony  of  Thy  mouth. 

XII.  In  atemwn,  Domine. 

FOR  ever,  O  Lord  :  Thy  Word  is  settled  in  heaven. 
Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations  I  Thou 
hast  established  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 

They  continue  this  day  according  to  Thine  ordi- 
nances I  for  all  are  Thy  servants. 

Unless  Thy  law  had  been  my  delights  I  I  should  then 
have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 

I  will  never  forget  Thy  precepts  I  for  with  them  Thou 
hast  quickened  me. 

I  am  Thine,  save  me  :  for  I  have  sought  Thy  precepts. 

The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me  :  but 
I  will  consider  Thy  testimonies. 

I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection  :  but  Thy  com- 
mandment is  exceeding  broad. 

XIII.  Quomodo  dilexi. 

OHOW  love  I  Thy  law  :  it  is  my  meditation  all  the 
^    day. 

Thou  through  Thy  commandments  hast  made  me 
wiser  than  mine  enemies  I  for  they  are  ever  with  me. 

I  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers  :  for 
Thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 

I  understand  more  than  the  ancients  :  because  I  keep 
Thy  precepts. 

I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way  : 
that  I  might  keep  Thy  Word. 


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I  have  not  departed  from  Thy  judgments  :  for  Thou 
hast  taught  me. 

How  sweet  are  Thy  words  unto  my  taste  :  yea,  sweeter 
than  honey  to  my  mouth! 

Through  Thy  precepts  I  get  understanding  :  there- 
fore I  hate  every  false  way. 

XIV.  Lucerna  pedibus  meis. 

THY  Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet  :  and  a  light  unto 
my  path. 

I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  it  I  that  I  will  keep 
Thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  am  afflicted  very  much  :  quicken  me,  O  Lord,  ac- 
cording unto  Thy  Word. 

Accept,  I  beseech  Thee,  the  freewill  offerings  of  my 
mouth,  O  Lord  :  and  teach  me  Thy  judgments. 

My  soul  is  continually  in  my  hand  :  3ret  do  I  not  for- 
get Thy  law\ 

The  wicked  have  laid  a  snare  for  me  :  yet  I  erred  not 
from  Thy  precepts. 

Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  an  heritage  for  ever  : 
for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 

I  have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform  Thy  statutes 
alway  :  even  unto  the  end. 

XV.   Iniquos  odio  habui. 

I  HATE  vain  thoughts  :  but  Thy  law  do  I  love. 
Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield  :  I  hope 
in  Thy  Word. 

Depart  from  me,  ye  evildoers  I  for  I  will  keep  the 
commandments  of  my  God. 

Lphold  me  according  unto  Thy  Word,  that  I  may 
live  :  and  let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

Hold  Thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe  :  and  I  will  have 
respect  unto  Thy  statutes  continually. 

Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  err  from  Thy 
statutes  :  for  their  deceit  is  falsehood. 


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331 


Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth  like 
dross  I  therefore  I  love  Thy  testimonies. 

My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  Thee  :  and  I  am  afraid 
of  Thy  judgments. 

XVI.   Feci  judicium. 

I  HAVE  done  judgment  and  justice  :  leave  me  not  to 
mine  oppressors. 

Be  surety  for  Thy  servant  for  good  I  let  not  the  proud 
oppress  me. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  Thy  salvation  :  and  for  the  word  of 
Thy  righteousness. 

Deal  with  Thy  servant  according  unto  Thy  mercy  : 
and  teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

I  am  Thy  servant,  give  me  understanding  :  that  I  may 
know  Thy  testimonies. 

It  is  time  for  Thee,  Lord,  to  work  :  for  they  have 
made  void  Thy  law. 

Therefore  I  love  Thy  commandments  above  gold  : 
yea,  above  fine  gold. 

Therefore  I  esteem  all  Thy  precepts  concerning  all 
things  to  be  right  I  and  I  hate  every  false  way. 

XVII.   Mirabilia  testimonia  tua. 

THY  testimonies  are  wonderful  :  therefore  doth  my 
soul  keep  them. 

The  entrance  of  Thy  words  giveth  light  :  it  giveth 
understanding  unto  the  simple. 

I  opened  my  mouth,  and  panted  :  for  I  longed  for  Thy 
commandments. 

Look  Thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me  :  as 
Thou  usest  to  do  unto  those  that  love  Thy  Name. 

Order  my  steps  in  Thy  Word  :  and  let  not  any  iniquity 
have  dominion  over  me. 

Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man  :  so  will  I 
keep  Thy  precepts. 

Make  Thy  face  to  shine  upon  Thy  servant  :  and 
teach  me  Thv  statutes. 


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Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes  I  because  they 
keep  not  Thy  law. 

XVIII.  Justus  es,  Domine. 

RIGHTEOUS  art  Thou,  O  Lord  :  and  upright  are 
Thy  judgments. 

Thy  testimonies  that  Thou  hast  commanded  :  are 
righteous  and  very  faithful. 

My  zeal  hath  consumed  me  :  because  mine  enemies 
have  forgotten  Thy  words. 

Thy  Word  is  very  pure  :  therefore  Thy  servant  loveth 
it. 

I  am  small  and  despised  :  yet  do  not  I  forget  Thy 
precepts. 

Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness  : 
and  Thy  law  is  the  truth. 

Trouble  and  anguish  have  taken  hold  on  me  :  yet 
Thy  commandments  are  my  delights. 

The  righteousness  of  Thy  testimonies  is  everlasting  I 
give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

XIX.  Clamavi  in  toto  corde  meo. 

I  CRIED  with  my  whole  heart  I  hear  me,  0  Lord,  I 
will  keep  Thy  statutes. 

I  cried  unto  Thee :  save  me,  and  I  shall  keep  Thy  testi- 
monies. 

I  prevented  the  dawning  of  the  morning,  and  cried  : 
I  hoped  in  Thy  Word. 

Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night  watches  :  that  I  might 
meditate  in  Thy  Word. 

Hear  my  voice  according  unto  Thy  lovingkindness  : 
O  Lord,  quicken  me  according  to  Thy  judgment. 

They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mischief  :  they  are 
far  from  Thy  law. 

Thou  art  near,  O  Lord  :  and  all  Thy  commandments 
are  truth. 

Concerning  Thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  of  old  : 
that  Thou  hast  founded  them  forever. 


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333 


XX.   Vide  hu  militate  m. 

CONSIDER  mine  affliction,  and  deliver  me  :  for  I 
do  not  forget  Thy  law. 

Plead  my  cause,  and  deliver  me  :  quicken  me  accord- 
ing to  Thy  Word. 

Salvation  is  far  from  the  wicked  :  for  They  seek  not 
Thy  statutes. 

Great  are  Thy  tender  mercies,  0  Lord  :  quicken  me 
according  to  Thy  judgments. 

Many  are  my  persecutors  and  mine  enemies  I  yet  do 
I  not  decline  from  Thy  testimonies. 

I  beheld  the  transgressors,  and  was  grieved  :  because 
they  kept  not  Thy  Word. 

Consider  how  I  love  Thy  precepts  I  quicken  me,  0 
Lord,  according  to  Thy  lovingkindness. 

Thy  Word  is  true  from  the  beginning  :  and  every  one 
of  Thy  righteous  judgments  endureth  for  ever. 


XXI.  Principes  persecuti  sunt. 

PRINCES  have  persecuted  me  without  a  cause  :  but 
my  heart  standeth  in  awe  of  Thy  Word. 

I  rejoice  at  Thy  Word  :  as  one  that  findeth  great  spoil. 

I  hate  and  abhor  lying  :  but  Thy  law  do  I  love. 

Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  Thee  :  because  of  Thy 
righteous  judgments. 

Great  peace  have  they  which  love  Thy  law  I  and 
nothing  shall  offend  them. 

Lord,  I  have  hoped  for  Thy  salvation  I  and  done  Thy 
commandments. 

My  soul  hath  kept  Thy  testimonies  :  and  I  love  them 
exceedingly. 

I  have  kept  Thy  precepts  and  Thy  testimonies  :  for 
all  my  ways  are  before  Thee. 

XXII.  Appropinquet  deprecatio. 

LET  my  cry  come  near  before  Thee,  O  Lord  :  give  me 
J  understanding  according  to  Thy  Word. 


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Let  my  supplication  come  before  Thee  :  deliver  me 
according  to  Thy  Word. 

My  lips  shall  utter  praise  :  when  Thou  hast  taught 
me  Thy  statutes. 

My  tongue  shall  speak  of  Thy  Word  :  for  all  Thy 
commandments  are  righteousness. 

Let  Thine  hand  help  me  :  for  I  have  chosen  Thy 
precepts. 

I  haVe  longed  for  Thy  salvation,  0  Lord  :  and  Thy 
law  is  my  delight. 

Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  Thee  :  and  let  Thy 
judgments  help  me. 

I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep  :  seek  Thy  ser- 
vant, for  I  do  not  forget  Thy  commandments. 

Psalm  121.     Levavi  oculos. 

I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills  I  from  wThence 
cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord  :  which  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved  :  He  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

Behold,  He  that  keepeth  Israel :  shall  neither  slumber 
nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  is  thy  keeper  I  the  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon 
thy  right  hand. 

The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day  I  nor  the  moon  by 
night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil  :  He  shall 
preserve  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming 
in  :  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 


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Psalm  122.     Lcetatus  sum. 

WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  Let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 
Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates  :  O  Jerusalem. 


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Jerusalem  is  builded  :  as  a  city  that  is  compact  to- 
gether: 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord  : 
unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
Name  of  the  Lord. 

For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment  :  the  thrones 
of  the  house  of  David. 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  :  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls  :  and  prosperity  within  thy 
palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes  :  I  will  now 
say.  Peace  be  within  thee. 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God  1 1  will  seek 
thy  good. 

Psalm  124.     Nisi  quia  Dominus. 

IF  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  Who  was  on  our  side  :  now 
may  Israel  say; 

If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  Who  was  on  our  side  I 
when  men  rose  up  against  us; 

Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick  :  when  their 
wrath  was  kindled  against  us; 

Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us  2  the  stream 
had  gone  over  our  soul; 

Then  the  proud  waters  I  had  gone  over  our  soul. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  :  Who  hath  not  given  us  as  a 
prey  to  their  teeth. 

Our  soul  is  escaped  as  a  bird  out  of  the  snare  of  the 
fowlers  :  the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  escaped. 

Our  help  is  in  the  Xame  of  the  Lord  :  Who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

Psalm  125.     Qui  confidunt  in  Domino. 

THEY  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  mount  Zion  : 
which  cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth  for  ever. 
As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem  :  so  the 
Lord  is  round  about  His  people  from  henceforth  even 
for  ever. 


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For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the  lot 
of  the  righteous  :  lest  the  righteous  put  forth  their  hands 
unto  iniquity. 

Do  good,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  be  good  :  and  to 
them  that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 

As  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their  crooked  ways  I 
the  Lord  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  workers  of 
iniquity,  but  peace  shall  be  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  126.     In  convcrtendo. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity  of 
Zion  :  we  were  like  them  that  dream. 

Then  was  our  mouth  rilled  with  laughter  :  and  our 
tongue  with  singing; 

Then  said  they  among  the  heathen  :  The  Lord  hath 
done  great  things  for  them. 

The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us  :  whereof  we 
are  glad. 

Turn  again  our  captivity,  O  Lord  I  as  the  streams  in 
the  south. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  :  shall  reap  in  joy. 

He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious 
seed  :  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bringing 
his  sheaves  with  him. 

Psalm  127.     Nisi  Dominus  cedificaverit. 

EXCEPT  the  Lord  build  the  house  :  they  labor  in 
vain  that  build  it; 

Except  the  Lord  keep  the  city :  the  watchman  waketh 
but  in  vain. 

It  is  vain  for  you  to  rise  up  early,  to  sit  up  late,  to  eat 
the  bread  of  sorrows  :  for  so  He  giveth  His  beloved 
sleep. 

Lo,  children  are  an  heritage  of  the  Lord  :  and  the 
fruit  of  the  womb  is  His  reward. 

As  arrows  are  in  the  hand  of  a  mighty  man  :  so  are 
children  of  the  youth. 


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Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of  them  : 
they  shall  not  be  ashamed,  but  they  shall  speak  with 
the  enemies  in  the  gate. 

Psalm  128.     Beati  omnes. 

BLESSED  is  every  one  that  feareth  the  Lord  :  that 
walketh  in  his  ways. 

For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labor  of  thine  hands  :  happy 
shalt  thou  be,  and  it  shall  be  well  with  thee. 

Thy  wife  shall  be  as  a  fruitful  vine  by  the  sides  of 
thine  house  I  thy  children  like  olive  plants  round  about 
thy  table. 

Behold,  that  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed  :  that 
feareth  the  Lord. 

The  Lord  shall  bless  thee  out  of  Zion  :  and  thou 
shalt  see  the  good  of  Jerusalem  all  the  days  of  thy  life. 

Yea,  thou  shalt  see  thy  children's  children  :  and 
peace  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  130.     De  profundi*. 
[A  Penitential  Psalm.] 

OUT  of  the  depths  :  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  0  Lord. 
Lord,  hear  my  voice  :  let  Thine  ears  be  attentive 
to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities  :  O  Lord, 
who  shall  stand? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  Thee  :  that  Thou  mayest 
be  feared. 

I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait  I  and  in  His 
Word  do  I  hope. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning  :  I  say,  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord,  for  with  the  Lord  there 
is  mercy  I  and  with  Him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  He  shall  redeeem  Israel  :  from  all  his  iniquities. 


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Psalm  132.     Memento,  Domine. 

LORD,  remember  David  :  and  all  his  afflictions; 
J    How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord  :  and  vowed  unto 
the  mighty  God  of  Jacob; 

Surely  I  will  not  come  into  the  tabernacle  of  my 
house  :  nor  go  up  into  my  bed; 

I  will  not  give  sleep  to  mine  eyes  :  or  slumber  to  mine 
eyelids, 

Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  Lord  :  an  habitation 
for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

Lo,  we  heard  of  it  at  Ephratah  :  we  found  it  in  the 
fields  of  the  wood. 

We  will  go  into  His  tabernacles  :  we  will  worship  at 
His  footstool. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  Thy  rest  :  Thou,  and  the  ark  of 
Thy  strength. 

Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness  :  and 
let  Thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

For  Thy  servant  David's  sake  I  turn  not  away  the 
face  of  Thine  anointed. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn  in  truth  unto  David  :  He  will 
not  turn  from  it; 

Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  :  will  I  set  upon  thy  throne. 

If  thy  children  will  keep  My  covenant  and  My  testi- 
mony that  I  shall  teach  them  :  their  children  shall  also 
sit  upon  thy  throne  for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion  !  He  hath  desired  it 
for  His  habitation. 

This  is  My  rest  for  ever  I  here  will  I  dwell,  for  I  have 
desired  it. 

I  will  abundantly  bless  her  provision  :  I  will  satisfy 
her  poor  with  bread. 

I  will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salvation  !  and  her 
saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

There  will  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to  bud  :  I  have 
ordained  a  lamp  for  Mine  anointed. 

His  enemies  will  I  clothe  with  shame  :  but  upon  him- 
self shall  his  crown  flourish. 


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Psalm  135.     Laudate  nomen  Domini. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Name  of  the 
Lord  :  praise  Him,  0  ye  servants  of  the  Loud. 

Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  :  in  the  courts 
of  the  house  of  our  God, 

Praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  good  :  sing  praises 
unto  His  Name,  for  it  is  pleasant. 

For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  Himself  :  and 
Israel  for  His  peculiar  treasure. 

For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great :  and  that  our  Lord 
is  above  all  gods. 

Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  He  in  heaven, 
and  in  earth  :  in  the  seas,  and  all  deep  places. 

He  causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends  of  the 
earth  :  He  maketh  lightnings  for  the  rain,  He  bringeth 
the  wind  out  of  His  treasuries. 

Who  smote  the  firstborn  of  Egypt  I  both  of  man  and 
beast. 

Who  sent  tokens  and  wonders  into  the  midst  of  thee. 
O  Egypt  I  upon  Pharaoh,  and  upon  all  his  servants. 

Who  smote  great  nations  :  and  slew  mighty  kings; 

Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites,  and  Og  king  of  Bashan  : 
and  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan: 

And  gave  their  land  for  an  heritage  :  an  heritage  unto 
Israel  His  people. 

Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever  :  and  Thy 
memorial,  O  Lord,  throughout  all  generations. 

For  the  Lord  will  judge  His  people  :  and  He  will  re- 
pent Himself  concerning  His  servants. 

The  idols  of  the  heathen  are  silver  and  gold  I  the  work 
of  men's  hands. 

They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not  I  eyes  have 
they,  but  they  see  not; 

They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not  I  neither  is  there 
any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them  :  so  is  every 
one  that  trusteth  in  them. 


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Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Israel :  bless  the  Lord,  O 
house  of  Aaron: 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Levi  :  ye  that  fear  the 
Lord,  bless  the  Lord. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion  :  which  dwelleth  at 
Jerusalem.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  136.     Confitemini  Domino. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  He  is  good  :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods  I  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords  I  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  Who  alone  doeth  great  wonders  :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens  I  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  stretched  out  the  earth  above  the 
waters  :  for  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  made  great  lights  :  for  His  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever; 

The  sun  to  rule  by  day  :  for  His  mercy  endureth  for 
ever; 

The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night  :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  smote  Egypt  in  their  firstborn  :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever; 

And  brought  out  Israel  from  among  them  :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever; 

With  a  strong  hand,  and  with  a  stretched  out  arm  ! 
for  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  which  divided  the  Red  Sea  into  parts  I  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever; 

And  made  Israel  to  pass  through  the  midst  of  it  t  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever; 

But  overthrew  Pharaoh  and  his  host  in  the  Red  Sea  I 
for  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


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To  Him  which  led  His  people  through  the  wilderness  : 
for  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

To  Him  which  smote  great  kings  :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever; 

And  slew  famous  kings  :  for  His  mercy  endureth  for 
ever; 

Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites  *  for  His  mercy  endureth 
for  ever; 

And  Og  the  king  of  Bashan  :  for  His  mercy  endureth 
for  ever; 

And  gave  their  land  for  an  heritage  :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever; 

Even  an  heritage  unto  Israel  His  servant  :  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate  :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever; 

And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies  I  for  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh  :  for  His  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven  :  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  137.     Super  flumina. 

BY  the  rivers  of  Babylon,  there  we  sat  down,  yea,  we 
wept  I  when  we  remembered  Zion. 

We  hanged  our  harps  upon  the  willows  :  in  the  midst 
thereof. 

For  there  they  that  carried  us  away  captive  required 
of  us  a  song  :  and  they  that  wasted  us  required  of  us 
mirth,  saying,  Sing  us  one  of  the  songs  of  Zion. 

How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song  :  in  a  strange  land? 

If  I  forget  thee,  0  Jerusalem  :  let  my  right  hand  for- 
get her  cunning. 

If  I  do  not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave  to 
the  roof  of  my  mouth  I  if  I  prefer  not  Jerusalem  above 
my  chief  joy. 


342  THE  PSALMS 


Psalm  138.     Confitebor  tibi. 

I  WILL  praise  Thee  with  my  whole  heart  t  before  the 
gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  Thee. 

I  will  worship  toward  Thy  holy  temple,  and  praise 
Thy  Name  for  Thy  lovingkindness  and  for  Thy  truth  : 
for  Thou  hast  magnified  Thy  Word  above  all  Thy 
Name. 

In  the  day  when  I  cried  Thou  answeredst  me  !  and 
strengthenedst  me  with  strength  in  my  soul. 

All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  : 
when  they  hear  the  words  of  Thy  mouth. 

Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord  I  for 
great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  He  respect  unto 
the  lowly  :  but  the  proud  He  knoweth  afar  off. 

Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  Thou  wilt 
revive  me  :  Thou  shalt  stretch  forth  Thine  hand  against 
the  wrath  of  mine  enemies,  and  Thy  right  hand  shall 
save  me. 

The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth  me  : 
Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  endureth  for  ever,  forsake  not  the 
works  of  Thine  own  hands. 

Psalm  139.     Domine,  probasti  me. 

OLORD,  Thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me  ! 
Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising, 
Thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down  !  and 
art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue  I  but,  lo,  O  Lord, 
Thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before  :  and  laid 
Thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me  :  it  is  high,  I 
cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  Thy  Spirit  :  or  whither  shall 
I  flee  from  Thy  presence? 


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S43 


If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven.  Thou  art  there  :  if  I  make 
my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  Thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning  :  and  dwell  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea; 

Even  there  shall  Thy  hand  lead  me  :  and  Thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say.  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me  :  even  the 
night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  Thee,  but  the 
night  shineth  as  the  day  :  the  darkness  and  the  light  are 
both  alike  to  Thee. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonderfully 
made  :  marvellous  are  Thy  works,  and  that  my  soul 
knoweth  right  well. 

My  substance  was  not  hid  from  Thee,  when  I  was 
made  in  secret  :  and  curiously  wrought  in  the  lowest 
parts  of  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  imperfect : 
and  in  Thy  book  all  my  members  were  written. 

Which  in  continuance  were  fashioned  :  when  as  yet 
there  was  none  of  them. 

How  precious  also  are  Thy  thoughts  unto  me,  O  God  : 
how  great  is  the  sum  of  them! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  sand  :  when  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  Thee. 

Surely  Thou  wilt  slay  the  wicked,  O  God  :  depart 
from  me  therefore,  ye  bloody  men. 

For  they  speak  against  Thee  wickedly  !  and  Thine 
enemies  take  Thy  Name  in  vain. 

Do  not  I  hate  them,  O  Lord,  that  hate  Thee  :  and 
am  not  I  grieved  with  those  that  rise  up  against 
Thee? 

I  hate  them  with  perfect  hatred  :  I  count  them  mine 
enemies. 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart  :  try  me,  and 
know  my  thoughts, 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me  :  and  lead 
me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


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Psalm  141.     Domine,  clamavi. 

LORD,  I  cry  unto  Thee;  make  haste  unto  me  :  give  ear 
J  unto  my  voice,  when  I  cry  unto  Thee. 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  Thee  as  incense  : 
and  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sacri- 
fice. 

Set  a  watch,  0  Lord,  before  my  mouth  :  keep  the 
door  of  my  lips. 

Incline  not  my  heart  to  any  evil  thing,  to  practise 
wicked  works  with  men  that  work  iniquity  :  and  let  me 
not  eat  of  their  dainties. 

Let  the  righteous  smite  me,  it  shall  be  a  kindness  : 
and  let  him  reprove  me. 

It  shall  be  an  excellent  oil,  which  shall  not  break 
my  head  :  for  yet  my  prayer  also  shall  be  in  their  ca- 
lamities. 

When  their  judges  are  overthrown  in  stony  places  I 
they  shall  hear  my  words,  for  they  are  sweet. 

Our  bones  are  scattered  at  the  grave's  mouth  :  as 
when  one  cutteth  and  cleave th  wood  upon  the  earth. 

But  mine  eyes  are  unto  Thee,  O  God  the  Lord  :  in 
Thee  is  my  trust;  leave  not  my  soul  destitute. 

Psalm  142.     Voce  mea. 

I  CRIED  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice  :  with  my 
voice  unto  the  Lord  did  I  make  my  supplication. 

I  poured  out  my  complaint  before  Him  :  I  showed 
before  Him  my  trouble. 

When  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed  within  me,  then 
Thou  knewest  my  path  :  In  the  way  wherein  I  walked 
have  they  privily  laid  a  snare  for  me. 

I  looked  on  my  right  hand,  and  beheld,  but  there  was 
no  man  that  would  know  me  :  refuge  failed  me;  no  man 
cared  for  my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  Thee,  0  Lord  !  I  said,  Thou  art  my  refuge 
and  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the  living. 


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Attend  unto  my  cry,  for  I  am  brought  very  low  I  de- 
liver me  from  my  persecutors,  for  they  are  stronger 
than  I. 

Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  praise  Thy 
Xame  I  the  righteous  shall  compass  me  about;  for  Thou 
shalt  deal  bountifully  with  me. 

Psalm  143.     Domine,  exaudi. 
[A  Penitential  Psalm.] 

HEAR  my  prayer.  0  Lord,  give  ear  to  my  supplica- 
tions I  in  Thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  and  in  Thy 
righteousness. 

And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant  I  for 
in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul,  he  hath 
smitten  my  life  down  to  the  ground  I  he  hath  made  me  to 
dwell  in  darkness,  as  those  that  have  been  long  dead. 

Therefore  is  my  spirit  overwhelmed  within  me  :  my 
heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

I  remember  the  days  of  old,  I  meditate  on  all  Thy 
works  :  I  muse  on  the  works  of  Thy  hands. 

I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  Thee  :  my  soul  thirst- 
eth  after  Thee,  as  a  thirsty  land. 

Hear  me  speedily,  0  Lord,  my  spirit  faileth  :  hide 
not  Thy  face  from  me,  lest  I  be  like  unto  them  that  go 
down  into  the  pit. 

Cause  me  to  hear  Thy  lovingkindness  in  the  morning, 
for  in  Thee  do  I  trust :  cause  me  to  know  the  way  where- 
in I  should  walk,  for  I  lift  up  my  soul  unto  Thee. 

Deliver  me,  0  Lord,  from  mine  enemies  I  I  flee  unto 
Thee  to  hide  me. 

Teach  me  to  do  Thy  will,  for  Thou  art  my  God  :  Thy 
Spirit  is  good,  lead  me  into  the  land  of  uprightness. 

Quicken  me,  0  Lord,  for  Thy  Name's  sake  :  for  Thy 
righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

And  of  Thy  mercy  cut  off  mine  enemies  :  and  de- 
stroy all  them  that  afflict  my  soul,  for  I  am  Thy  servant. 


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Psalm  144.     Benedidus  Dominus. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  my  strength,  which  teacheth 
my  hands  to  war  :  and  my  fingers  to  fight; 

My  goodness,  and  my  fortress;  my  high  tower,  and 
my  deliverer  :  my  shield,  and  He  in  Whom  I  trust;  Who 
subdueth  my  people  under  me. 

Lord,  what  is  man.  that  Thou  takest  knowledge  of 
him  :  or  the  son  of  man,  that  Thou  makest  account  of 
him ! 

Man  is  like  to  vanity  :  his  days  are  as  a  shadow  that 
pas  set  h  away. 

Bow  Thy  heavens,  0  Lord,  and  come  down  :  touch  the 
mountains,  and  they  shall  smoke. 

Cast  forth  lightning,  and  scatter  them  :  shoot  out 
Thine  arrows,  and  destroy  them. 

Send  Thine  hand  from  above;  rid  me,  and  deliver  me 
out  of  great  waters  :  from  the  hand  of  strange  children; 

Whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity  :  and  their  right  hand 
is  a  right  hand  of  falsehood. 

I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  Thee,  0  God  I  upon  a 
psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings  will  I  sing 
praises  unto  Thee. 

It  is  He  that  giveth  salvation  unto  kings  :  Who  de- 
livereth  David  His  servant  from  the  hurtful  sword. 

Rid  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children  :  whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity,  and  their  right 
hand  is  a  right  hand  of  falsehood; 

That  our  sons  may  be  as  plants  grown  up  in  their 
youth  :  that  our  daughters  may  be  as  corner  stones, 
polished  after  the  similitude  of  a  palace: 

That  our  garners  may  be  full,  affording  all  manner  of 
store  :  that  our  sheep  may  bring  forth  thousands  and 
ten  thousands  in  our  streets: 

That  our  oxen  may  be  strong  to  labor  :  that  there  be 
no  breaking  in,  nor  going  out;  that  there  be  no  complain- 
ing in  our  streets. 

Happy  is  that  people,  that  is  in  such  a  case  :  yea. 
happy  is  that  people,  whose  God  is  the  Lord. 


THE   PSALMS 


:)V, 


Psalm  145.     Exaltabo  te,  Dens. 

I  WILL  extol  Thee,  my  God,  O  King  :  and  I  will  bless 
Thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  bless  Thee  :  and  I  will  praise  Thy 
Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  and 
His  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

One  generation  shall  praise  Thy  works  to  another  : 
and  shall  declare  Thy  mighty  acts. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  Thy  majesty  : 
and  of  Thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  Thy  terrible 
acts  I  and  I  will  declare  Thy  greatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  Thy 
great  goodness  I  and  shall  sing  of  Thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion  :  slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all  I  and  His  tender  mercies  are 
over  all  His  works. 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  :  and  Thy 
saints  shall  bless  Thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom  I  and 
talk  of  Thy  power; 

To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  His  mighty  acts  : 
and  the  glorious  majesty  of  His  kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom  I  and  Thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall  :  and  raiseth  up  all 
those  that  be  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee  :  and  Thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  Thine  hand  :  and  satisfiest  the  desire 
of  every  living  thing. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  His  ways  :  and  holy  in  all 
His  works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him  : 
to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth. 


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He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  Him  :  He 
also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

The, Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  Him  :  but 
all  the  wicked  will  He  destroy. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  :  and 
let  all  flesh  bless  His  holy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Psalm  146.     Laxida,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  :  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 
While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord  :  I  will  sing 
praises  unto  my  God  while  I  have  any  being. 

Put  not  your  trust  in  princes  I  nor  in  the  son  of  man, 
in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth  :  in 
that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help  : 
whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God; 

Which  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
therein  is  :  which  keepeth  truth  for  ever; 

Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed  :  which 
giveth  food  to  the  hungry. 

The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners  I  the  Lord  openeth 
the  eyes  of  the  blind; 

The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down  :  the 
Lord  loveth  the  righteous; 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers,  He  relieveth 
the  fatherless  and  widow  :  but  the  way  of  the  wicked 
He  turneth  upside  down. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God,  0  Zion, 
unto  all  generations  :  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  147.     Laudate  Dominum. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God  :  for  it  is  pleasant,  and  praise  is 
comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem  :  He  gathereth 
together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 


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He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart :  and  bindeth  up  their 
wounds. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars  :  He  ealleth  them 
all  by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power  !  His  under- 
standing is  infinite. 

The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek  :  He  casteth  the  wicked 
down  to  the  ground. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving  :  sing  praise 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God; 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  Who  pre- 
pareth  rain  for  the  earth  :  Who  maketh  grass  to  grow 
upon  the  mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food  :  and  to  the  young 
ravens  which  cry. 

He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse  I  He 
taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  Him  : 
in  those  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem  I  praise  Thy  God,  O 
Zion. 

For  He  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates  :  He 
hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders  I  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  His  commandment  upon  earth  : 
His  Word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool :  He  scattereth  the  hoarfrost 
like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  His  ice  like  morsels  :  who  can  stand 
before  His  cold? 

He  sendeth  out  His  Word,  and  melteth  them  :  He 
causeth  His  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  showeth  His  Word  unto  Jacob  I  His  statutes  and 
His  judgments  unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  :  and  as  for  His 
judgments,  they  have  not  known  them.  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 


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Psalm  148.     Laudate  Domiruim,  de  caelis. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the 
heavens  :  praise  Him  in  the  heights. 

Praise  ye  Him,  all  His  angels  :  praise  ye  Him,  all  His 
hosts. 

Praise  ye  Him,  sun  and  moon  :  praise  Him,  all  ye 
stars  of  light. 

Praise  Him.  ye  heavens  of  heavens  :  and  ye  waters 
that  be  above  the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  for  He  com- 
manded, and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever  and  ever  I  He 
hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth  :  ye  dragons,  and  all 
deeps; 

Fire,  and  hail,  snow,  and  vapors  :  stormy  wind  ful- 
filling His  Word; 

Mountains,  and  all  hills  :  fruitful  trees,  and  all 
cedars; 

Beasts,  and  all  cattle  :  creeping  things,  and  flying 
fowl ; 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people  :  princes,  and  all 
judges  of  the  earth; 

Both  young  men.  and  maidens  :  old  men,  and  children; 

Let  them  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  for  His  Name 
alone  is  excellent.  His  glory  is  above  the  earth  and 
heaven. 

He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  His  people,  the  praise 
of  all  His  saints  :  even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a  people 
near  unto  Him.     Praise  ve  the  Lord. 


Psalm  150.     Laudate  Dominum  in  Sanctis  ejus. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  God  in  His  sanctuary  ! 
praise  Him  in  the  firmament  of  His  power. 
Praise  Him  for  His  mighty  acts  :  praise  Him  according 
to  His  excellent  greatness. 


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Praise  Him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet  :  praise 

Him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

Praise  Him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance  :  praise  Him 
with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 

Praise  Him  upon  the  loud  cymbals  :  praise  Him  upon 
the  high  sounding  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord  : 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Sox,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost:  As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 

is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  exd. 
Amen. 


FIRST  LINES  OF  PSALMS 


PSALM 

As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water 42 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be 57 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  for 56 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;  and  all 103 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;  O  Lord 104 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way 119 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  my  strength, 144 

Blessed  is  every  one  that  feareth 128 

Blessed  is  he  whose  transgression 32 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not 1 

Bow  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord, 86 

By  the  rivers  of  Babylon. , 137 

Except  the  Lord  build  the  house, 127 

Give  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel, 80 

Give  the  king  Thy  judgments, .  . 72 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  mighty: 29 

God  be  merciful  unto  us, 67 

God  is  our  Refuge  and  Strength: 46 

Great  is  the  Lord, 48 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God, 51 

He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place 91 

Hear  me  when  I  call,  O  God 4 

Hear  my  cry,  O  God:    attend 61 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord:  and 102 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  give  ear 143 

His  foundation:  is  in  the  holy 87 

How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles, 84 

How  long  wilt  Thou  forget  me, 13 

I  cried  unto  God  with  my  voice : 77 

I  cried  unto  the  Lord 142 

I  love  the  Lord:  because  He  hath 116 

I  waited  patiently  for  the  Lord: 40 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me: 122 

I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times: 34 

I  will  extol  Thee,  mv  God,  O  King: 145 

I  will  extol  Thee,  O  Lord, 30 

I  will  lift  up  mine  eves  unto  the  hills 121 

I  will  love  Thee:  (/Lord, 18 

I  will  praise  Thee  with  my  whole 138 

I  will  sing  of  the  mercies 89 

If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord 124 

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FIRST  LINES  OF  PSALMS  353 


PSALM 

In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust 31 

In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust 71 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks 92 

Judge  me,  O  God,  and  plead 43 

Judge  me,  0  Lord,  for  I  have 26 

Let  God  arise,  let  His  enemies 68 

Lord,  how  are  they  increased 3 

Lord,  I  cry  unto  Thee; 141 

Lord,  remember  David;  and  all 132 

Lord,  Thou  hast  been  favorable 85 

Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling 90 

Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  Thy 1.5 

Make  a  joyjul  noise  unto  God, 66 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord 100 

My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  Thou 22 

My  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter:   45 

Not  unto  us,  0  Lord,  not  unto  us, 115 

O  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  people: 47 

O  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord: ♦. 95 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 118 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for 136 

0  God,  Thou  art  my  God:   early 63 

O  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  excellent 8 

0  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  in  Thine 6 

O  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  in  Thy •.  .  .  .  38 

O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me, 139 

0  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations; 117 

0  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song: 96 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song:   for 98 

Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried 130 

Praise  waiteth  for  Thee,  O  God, 65 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.    Blessed  is 112 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  for  it  is  good 147 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  I  will  praise Ill 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  God 150 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.     Praise,  O  ye 113 

Praise  ye  the  Lord:    Praise  the 146 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  ye 148 

Praise  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  ye  the  Name 135 

Preserve  me,  O  God:   for  in  Thee 16 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord, 33 

Save  me,  O  God:  for  the  waters 69 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's 24 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart: 14 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory 19 

The  king  shall  joy  in  Thy  strength. 21 


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PSALM 

The  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of 20 

The  Lord  is  my  Light 27 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd : 23 

The  Lord  reigneth,  He  is  clothed 93 

The  Lord  reigneth,  let  the  earth 97 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord: 110 

The  transgression  of  the  wicked 36 

They  that  trust  in  the  Lord 125 

Truly  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God: 62 

Unto  Thee,  O  Lord:    do  I  lift 25 

Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord 28 

When  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt: 114 

When  the  Lord  turned  again 126 

Why  do  the  heathen  rage: 2 


<[  The  following  are  the  Penitential  Psalms:    6,  32,  38,  51,  102,  130, 
♦  143. 


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1.     Magnificat.     Luke  1. 

MY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord  :  and  my  spirit  hath 
rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

For  He  hath  regarded  :  the  low  estate  of  His  hand- 
maiden; 

For,  behold,  from  henceforth  :  all  generations  shall 
call  me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things  : 
and  holy  is  His  Name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him  :  from  gen- 
eration to  generation. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  His  arm  I  He  hath 
^< -uttered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats  :  and 
exalted  them  of  low  degree. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things  :  and  the 
rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  hath  holpen  His  servant  Israel,  in  remembrance 
of  His.  mercy  :  as  He  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham, 
and  to  his  seed  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  ete. 

2.     Nunc  dimittis.     Luke  £. 

LORD,    now    lettest    Thou    Thy    servant    depart    in 
J  peace  :  according  to  Thy  Word: 
For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation  :  which  Thou 
hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people: 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles  I  and  the  glory  of  Thy 
people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  ete. 
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3.     Te  Deum  laudamus. 

WE  praise  Thee,  O  God  :  we  acknowledge  Thee  to 
be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee  :  the  Father  ever- 
lasting. 

To  Thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud :  the  heavens,  and  all 
the  powers  therein. 

To  Thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  :  continually  do 
cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  :  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty  :  of  Thy 
Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  :  praise  Thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  I  praise  Thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  I  praise  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world  I  doth 
acknowledge  Thee; 

The  Father  :  of  an  infinite  Majesty; 

Thine  adorable,  true  :  and  only  Son; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost  :  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory  :  O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  :  of  the  Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver  man  : 
Thou  didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  born  of  a  Virgin. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death  : 
Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  be- 
lievers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  :  in  the  glory  of 
the  Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come  :  to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants  I  whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  saints  :  in 
glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people  :  and  bless  Thine  heritage. 
Govern  them  :  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 


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Day  by  day  :  we  magnify  Thee; 

And  we  worship  Thy  Name  :  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0  Lord  :  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  :  have  mercy  upon  us. 

0  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us  :  as  our  trust  is  in 
Thee. 

0  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted  :  let  me  never  be  con- 
founded. 


4.     Bcncdietns.     Luke  1. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  :  for  He  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  His  people; 

And  hath  raised  up  an  horn  of  salvation  for  us  I  in 
the  house  of  His  servant  David; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy  prophets  : 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies  I  and  from 
the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us; 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers  I  and 
to  remember  His  holy  covenant; 

The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  father  Abraham  : 
that  He  would  grant  unto  us, 

That  we  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our  ene- 
mies :  might  serve  Him  without  fear, 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him  !  all  the 
days  of  our  life. 

And  thou,  child,  sbalt  be  called  the  prophet  of  the 
Highest  :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord 
to  prepare  His  ways; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His  people  :  by 
the  remiss;on  of  their  sins, 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God  :  whereby  the 
Dayspring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us, 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death  :  to  guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of 
peace. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


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5.     Benedicitc,  omnia  opera. 

OALL  ye  Works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

0  ye  Angels  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
Heavens,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

0  ye  Waters  that  be  above  the  firmament,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  I  O  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Sun  and  Moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  Stars  of 
heaven,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Showers  and  Dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
Winds  of  God,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Fire  and  Heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  Winter 
and  Summer,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Dews  and  Frost,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  Frost 
and  Cold,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Ice  and  Snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  Nights 
and  Days,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Light  and  Darkness,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
Lightnings  and  Clouds,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

0  let  the  Earth  bless  the  Lord  :  Yea,  let  it  praise  Him, 
and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Mountains  and  Hills,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  all 
ye  Green  Things  upon  the  earth,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Wells,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  Seas  and  Floods, 
bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Whales  and  all  that  move  in  the  waters,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  :  O  all  ye  Fowls  of  the  air,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

0  all  ye  Beasts  and  Cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
Children  of  Men,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord  :  Praise  Him  and  magnify 
Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Priests  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the  Righteous,  bless  ye  the 
Lord  !  O  ye  holy  and  humble  Men  of  heart,  bless  ye  the 
Lord. 

Bless  we  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  :  Let  us  praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 


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Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 
heaven  :  and  greatly  to  be  praised,  and  glorified,  and 
highly  exalted  for  ever. 

6.     Confitebor  tibi.     Isaiah  12. 

OLORD,  I  will  praise  Thee,  though  Thou  wast  angry 
with  me,  Thine  anger  is  turned  away  :  and  Thou 
comfortedst  me. 

Behold,  God  is  my  salvation  :  I  will  trust,  and  not  be 
afraid: 

For  the  Lord  JEHOVAH  is  my  strength  and  my  song: 
He  also  is  become  my  salvation. 

Therefore  with  joy  shall  ye  draw  water  I  out  of  the 
wells  of  salvation. 

And  in  that  day  shall  ye  say,  Praise  the  Lord,  call 
upon  His  Xame  :  declare  His  doings  among  the  people, 
make  mention  that  His  Xame  is  exalted. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  done  excellent 
things  :  this  is  known  in  all  the  earth. 

Cry  out  and  shout,  thou  inhabitant  of  Zion  !  for 
great  is  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  in  the  midst  of  thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc, 

7.     Exultant  cor  me  urn.     1  Samuel  2. 

MY  heart  rejoiceth  in  the  Lord  :  mine  horn  is  exalted 
in  the  Lord; 

My  mouth  is  enlarged  over  mine  enemies  !  because  I 
rejoice  in  Thy  salvation. 

There  is  none  holy  as  the  Lord,  for  there  is  none 
beside  Thee  :  neither  is  there  any  rock  like  our  God. 

Talk  no  more  so  exceeding  proudly  :  let  not  arro- 
gancy  come  out  of  your  mouth ; 

For  the  Lord  is  a  God  of  knowledge  :  and  by  Him 
actions  are  weighed. 

The  bows  of  the  mighty  men  are  broken  :  and  they 
that  stumbled  are  girded  with  strength. 


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The  Lord  killeth,  and  maketh  alive  :  He  bringeth 
down  to  the  grave,  and  bringeth  up. 

The  Lord  maketh  poor,  and  maketh  rich  I  He  bring- 
eth low,  and  lifteth  up. 

-  He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust  I  and  lifteth  up 
the  beggar  from  the  dunghill, 

To  set  them  among  princes  :  and  to  make  them  in- 
herit the  throne  of  glory; 

For  the  pillars  of  the  earth  are  the  Lord's  :  and  He 
hath  set  the  world  upon  them. 

He  will  keep  the  feet  of  His  saints,  and  the  wicked 
shall  be  silent  in  darkness  :  for  by  strength  shall  no  man 
prevail. 

The  adversaries  of  the  Lord  shall  be  broken  to  pieces  : 
out  of  heaven  shall  He  thunder  upon  them; 

The  Lord  shall  judge  the  ends  of  the  earth  :  and  He 
shall  give  strength  unto  His  king,  and  exalt  the  horn  of 
His  anointed. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

8.     Contemns  Domino.     Exodus  15. 

I  WILL  sing  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  triumphed 
gloriously  :  the  horse  and  his  rider  hath  He  thrown 
into  the  sea. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song  :  and  He  is  become 
my  salvation; 

He  is  my  God,  and  I  will  prepare  Him  an  habitation  I 
my  father's  God,  and  I  will  exalt  Him. 

Thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  is  become  glorious  in  power  : 
j  Thy  right  hand,  0  Lord,  hath  .dashed  in  pieces  the 
enemy. 

Who  is  like  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  :  among  the  gods? 

Who  is  like  Thee  I  glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in 
praises,  doing  wonders? 

Thou  in  Thy  mercy  hast  led  forth  the  people  :  which 
Thou  hast  redeemed; 

Thou  hast  "guided  them  in  Thy  strength  :  unto  Thy 
holv  habitation. 


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Thou  shall  bring  them  in,  and  plant  them  :  in  the 
mountain  of  Thine  inheritance, 

In  the  place,  0  Lord,  which  Thou  hast  made  for  Thee 
to  dwell  in  :  in  the  Sanctuary,  0  Lord,  which  Thy 
hands  have  established. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  :  for  ever  and  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

9.     Domine,  audivi.     Habakkuk  5. 

OLORD,  I  have  heard  Thy  speech,  and  was  afraid  : 
O  Lord,  revive  Thy  work  in  the  midst  of  the  years; 

In  the  midst  of  the  years  make  known  :  in  wrath 
remember  mercy. 

God  came  from  Teman  :  and  the  Holy  One  from 
mount  Paran. 

His  dory  covered  the  heavens  :  and  the  earth  was  full 
of  His  praise. 

His  brightness  was  as  the  light;  He  had  horns  coming 
out  of  His  hand  :  and  there  was  the  hiding  of  His 
power. 

Before  Him  went  the  pestilence  :  and  burning  coals 
went  forth  at  His  feet. 

He  stood,  and  measured  the  earth  :  He  beheld,  and 
drove  asunder  the  nations; 

And  the  everlasting  mountains  were  scattered,  the 
perpetual  hills  did  bow  :  His  ways  are  everlasting. 

Thou  wentest  forth  for  the  salvation  of  Thy  people  : 
even  for  salvation  with  Thine  anointed. 

I  will  rejoice  in  the  Lord  :  I  will  joy  in  the  God  of 
my  salvation. 

The  Lord  God  is  my  strength  :  and  He  will  make  me 
to  walk  upon  mine  high  places. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

10.     Audi*?  cadi.     Deuteronomy  32. 

GIVE  ear,  0  ye  heavens,  and  I  will  speak  t  and  hear, 
0  earth,  the  words  of  my  mouth. 


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My  doctrine  shall  drop  as  the  rain,  my  speech  shall 
distil  as  the  dew  :  as  the  small  rain  upon  the  tender 
herb,  and  as  the  showers  upon  the  grass; 

Because  I  will  publish  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  ascribe 
ye  greatness  unto  our  God. 

He  is  the  Rock,  His  work  is  perfect  :  for  all  His  ways 
are  judgment; 

A  God  of  truth  and  without  iniquity  :  just  and  right 
is  He. 

The  Lord's  portion  is  His  people  :  Jacob  is  the  lot  of 
His  inheritance. 

For  the  Lord  shall  judge  His  people  :  and  repent 
Himself  for  His  servants, 

When  He  seeth  that  their  power  is  gone  :  and  there 
is  none  shut  up,  or  left. 

And  He  shall  say,  I  lift  up  My  hand  to  heaven  :  and 
say.  I  live  for  ever. 

Rejoice,  O  ye  nations,  with  His  people  :  for  He  will 
avenge  the  blood  of  His  servants, 

And  will  render  vengeance  to  His  adversaries  I  and 
will  be  merciful  unto  His  land,  and  to  His  people. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

11.      The  Beatitudes.     Matthew  .5. 

BLESSED  are  the  poor  in  spirit  :  for  their's  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn  :  for  they  shall  be  com- 
forted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek  :  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after 
righteousness  :  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart  :  for  they  shall  see  God. 

Blessed  are  the  peacemakers  :  for  they  shall  be  called 
the  children  of  God. 

Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteous- 
ness' sake  :  for  their 's  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 


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Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  revile  you.  and  per- 
secute you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you 
falsely,  for  My  sake  :  rejoice  and  be  exceeding  glad,  for 

great  is  your  reward  in  heaven. 
Glory  be  to  the  Fotker,  etc. 


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12.     Dignus  est  Agnus.     Revelation  5, 15, 19. 

ORTHY  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to  receive 
power,  and  riches,  and  wisdom  :  and  strength, 
and  honor,  and  glory,  and  blessing. 

Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  be  unto 
Him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne  t  and  unto  the  Lamb 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  and  marvellous  are  Thy  works.  Lord  God  Al- 
mighty :  just  and  true  are  Thy  ways.  Thou  King  of 
saints. 

Who  shall  not  fear  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  glorify  Thy 
Name  :  for  Thou  only  art  holy. 

Praise  our  God.  all  ye  His  servants  :  and  ye  that  fear 
Him,  both  small  and  great. 

Alleluia!  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth  : 
Alleluia!     Alleluia!     Amen. 


THE   HISTORY   OF   THE 
PASSION  OF  OUR  LORD 

AS  RECORDED  RY  THE  FOUR  EVANGELISTS 


r  The  History  of  the  Passion  may  be  read  as  the  Lesson  at  Matins 
or  Vespers  during  koly  week,  beginning  uith  the  Vespers  of  pa lai 

SUNDAY. 

r  Or  it  may  be  read  during  lent,  and  repeated  during  holy  week. 
r  Suitable  hymns  may  be  sung  between  the  paragraphs  of  each  Part  of 

the  History,  and  the  Parts  may  be  shortened  by  the  omission  of  any 

paragraphs. 

PART   ONE 

THEN  Jesus  six  days  before  the  passover  came  to 
Bethany,  where  Lazarus  was  which  had  been  dead, 
whom  he  raised  from  the  dead.  There  they  made  him 
a  supper,  in  the  house  of  Simon  the  leper,  and  Martha 
served;  but  Lazarus  was  one  of  them  that  sat  at  the 
table  with  him.  As  he  sat  at  meat,  there  came  a  woman 
having  an  alabaster  box  of  ointment  of  spikenard  very 
precious;  and  she  brake  the  box.  and  poured  it  on  his 
head,  and  anointed  the  feet  of  Jesus,  and  wiped  his  feet 
with  her  hair:  and  the  house  was  filled  with  the  odor  of 
the  ointment.  Then  saith  one  of  his  disciples,  Judas 
Iscariot,  Simon's  son,  which  should  betray  him,  Why 
was  not  this  ointment  sold  for  three  hundred  pence,  and 
given  to  the  poor?  This  he  said,  not  that  he  cared  for 
the  poor;  but  because  he  was  a  thief,  andhad  the  bag. 
and  bare  what  was  put  therein.  And  they  murmured 
against  her.  And  Jesus  said.  Let  her  alone;  why 
trouble  ye  her?  she  hath  wrought  a  good  work  on  me. 
For  ye  have  the  poor  with  you  always,  and  whensoever 
ye  will  ye  may  do  them  good:  but  me  ye  have  not 
always.  She  hath  done  what  she  could:  she  is  come 
aforehand  to  anoint  my  body  to  the  burying.     Verily 

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365 


I  say  unto  you,  Wheresoever  this  gospel  shall  be 
preached  throughout  the  whole  world,  this  also  that  she 
hath  done  shall  be  spoken  of  for  a  memorial  of  her. 
Much  people  of  the  Jews  therefore  knew  that  he  was 
there:  and  they  came  not  for  Jesus'  sake  only,  but  that 
they  might  see  Lazarus  also,  whom  he  had  raised  from 
the  dead.  But  the  ehief  priests  consulted  that  they 
might  put  Lazarus  also  to  death;  because  that  by  reason 
of  him  many  of  the  Jews  went  away,  and  believed  on 
Jesus. 

And  when  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem,  and  were 
come  to  Bethphage,  unto  the  mount  of  Olives,  then  sent 
Jesus  two  disciples,  saying  unto  them,  Go  into  the 
village  over  against  you,  and  straightway  ye  shall  find 
an  ass  tied,  and  a  colt  with  her,  whereon  never  man  sat; 
loose  them,  and  bring  them  unto  me.  And  if  any  man 
say  aught  unto  you,  ye  shall  say.  The  Lord  hath  need 
of  them;  and  straightway  he  will  send  them.  All  this 
was  done,  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken 
by  the  prophet,  saying,  Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion, 
Behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting 
upon  an  ass,  and  a  colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.  And  the  dis- 
ciples went,  and  did  as  Jesus  commanded  them,  and 
found  the  colt  tied  by  the  door  without  in  a  place  where 
two  ways  met;  and  as  they  were  loosing  the  colt,  the 
owners  thereof  said  unto  them,  Why  loose  ye  the  colt? 
And  they  said,  The  Lord  hath  need  of  him.  And  they 
brought  him  to  Jesus;  and  they  cast  their  garments 
upon  the  colt,  and  they  set  Jesus  thereon.  These  things 
understood  not  his  disciples  at  the  first;  but  when 
Jesus  was  glorified,  then  remembered  they  that  these 
things  were  written  of  him,  and  that  they  had  done 
these  things  unto  him.  The  people  therefore  that  was 
with  him  when  he  called  Lazarus  out  of  his  grave,  and 
raised  him  from  the  dead,  bare  record.  For  this  cause 
the  people  also  met  him.  for  that  they  heard  that  he  had 
done  this  miracle.  And  a  very  great  multitude  spread 
their  garments  in  the  way;  others  cut  down  branches 


366  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 

from  the  trees,  and  strewed  them  in  the  way.  And 
when  he  was  come  nigh,  even  now  at  the  descent  of  the 
mount  of  Olives,  the  whole  multitude  of  the  disciples 
began  to  rejoice  and  praise  God  with  a  loud  voice  for  all 
the  mighty  works  that  they  had  seen;  and  the  multi- 
tudes that  went  before,  and  that  followed,  cried,  saying, 
Hosanna  to  the  son  of  David :  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord;  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

And  some  of  the  Pharisees  from  among  the  multitude 
said  unto  him,  Master,  rebuke  thy  disciples.  And  he 
answered  and  said  unto  them,  I  tell  you  that,  if  these 
should  hold  their  peace,  the  stones  would  immediately 
cry  out.  And  when  he  was  come  near,  he  beheld  the 
city,  and  wept  over  it,  saying.  If  thou  hadst  known,  even 
thou,  at  least  in  this  thy  day  the  things  which  belong 
unto  thy  peace!  but  now  they  are  hid  from  thine  eyes. 
For  the  days  shall  come  upon  thee  that  thine  enemies 
shall  cast  a  trench  about  thee,  and  compass  thee  round, 
and  keep  thee  in  on  every  side,  and  shall  lay  thee  even 
with  the  ground,  and  thy  children  within  thee:  and  they 
shall  not  leave  in  thee  one  stone  upon  another;  because 
thou  knewest  not  the  time  of  thy  visitation.  And  when 
he  was  come  into  Jerusalem,  all  the  city  was  moved, 
saying,  Who  is  this?  And  the  multitude  said.  This  is 
Jesus  the  prophet  of  Nazareth  of  Galilee.  The  Phar- 
isees therefore  said  among  themselves,  Perceive  ye  how 
ye  prevail  nothing?  behold,  the  world  is  gone  after  him. 

And  there  were  certain  Greeks  among  them  that  came 
up  to  worship  at  the  feast :  the  same  came  therefore  to 
Philip,  which  was  of  Bethsaida  of  Galilee,  and  desired 
him,  saying,  Sir,  we  would  see  Jesus.  Philip  cometh 
and  telleth  Andrew:  and  again  Andrew  and  Philip  tell 
Jesus.  And  Jesus  answered  them,  saying,  The  hour  is 
come,  that  the  Son  of  man  should  be  glorified.  Verily, 
verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Except  a  corn  of  wheat  fall  into 
the  ground  and  die,  it  abideth  alone:  but  if  it  die,  it 
bringeth  forth  much  fruit.  He  that  loveth  his  life  shall 
lose  it;  and  he  that  hateth  his  life  in  this  world  shall  keep 


THE   HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION  S67 

it  unto  life  eternal.  If  any  man  serve  me,  let  him  follow 
me;  and  where  I  am,  there  shall  also  my  servant  be:  if 
any  man  serve  me,  him  will  my  father  honor.  Now  is 
my  soul  troubled;  and  what  shall  I  say?  Father,  save 
me  from  this  hour:  but  for  this  cause  came  I  unto  this 
hour.  Father,  glorify  thy  name.  Then  came  there  a 
voice  from  heaven,  saying,  I  have  both  glorified  it,  and 
will  glorify  it  again.  The  people  therefore  that  stood 
by,  and  heard  it,  said  that  it  thundered:  others  said,  An 
angel  spake  to  him.  Jesus  answered  and  said,  This  voice 
came  not  because  of  me,  but  for  your  sakes.  Now  is  the 
judgment  of  this  world:  now  shall  the  prince  of  this 
world  be  cast  out.  And  I,  if  I  be  lifted  up  from  the 
earth,  will  draw  all  men  unto  me.  This  he  said,  signi- 
fying what  death  he  should  die.  The  people  answered 
him,  We  have  heard  out  of  the  law  that  Christ  abideth 
for  ever;  and  how  sayest  thou,  The  Son  of  man  must 
be  lifted  up?  who  is  this  Son  of  man?  Then  Jesus  said 
unto  them.  Yet  a  little  while  is  the  light  with  you. 
Walk  while  ye  have  the  light,  lest  darkness  come  upon 
you:  for  he  that  walketh  in  darkness  knoweth  not 
whither  he  goeth.  While  ye  have  light,  believe  in  the 
light,  that  ye  may  be  the  children  of  light. 

And  the  blind  and  the  lame  came  to  him  in  the 
temple;  and  he  healed  them.  And  when  the  chief 
priests  and  scribes  saw  the  wonderful  things  that  he  did, 
and  the  children  crying  in  the  temple,  and  saying, 
Hosanna  to  the  son  of  David;  they  were  sore  displeased, 
and  said  unto  him,  Hearest  thou  what  these  say?  And 
Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Yea;  have  ye  never  read,  Out  of 
the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  thou  hast  perfected 
praise?  And  when  he  had  looked  round  about  upon  all 
things,  and  now  the  eventide  was  come,  he  went  out 
unto  Bethany  with  the  twelve,  and  he  lodged  there. 

Now  in  the  morning,  as  he  returned  into  the  city,  he 
hungered.  And  seeing  a  fig  tree  afar  off  having  leaves, 
he  came,  if  haply  he  might  find  any  thing  thereon:  and 
when  he  came  to  it,  he  found  nothing  but  leaves;  for  the 


368  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 

time  of  figs  was  not  yet.  And  Jesus  answered  and  said 
unto  it,  No  man  eat  fruit  of  thee  hereafter  for  ever. 
And  his  disciples  heard  it. 

And  they  come  to  Jerusalem :  and  Jesus  went  into  the 
temple,  and  began  to  cast  out  them  that  sold  and  bought 
in  the  temple,  and  overthrew  the  tables  of  the  money 
changers,  and  the  seats  of  them  that  sold  doves;  and 
would  not  suffer  that  any  man  should  carry  any  vessel 
through  the  temple.  And  he  taught,  saying  unto  them, 
Is  it  not  written,  My  house  shall  be  called  of  all  nations 
the  house  of  prayer?  but  ye  have  made  it  a  den  of 
thieves.  And  the  scribes  and  chief  priests  heard  it, 
and  sought  how  they  might  destroy  him:  for  they 
feared  him,  because  all  the  people  was  astonished  at  his 
doctrine.  And  when  even  was  come,  he  went  out  of  the 
city. 

And  in  the  morning,  as  they  passed  by,  they  saw  the 
fig  tree  dried  up  from  the  roots.  And  Peter  calling  to 
remembrance  saith  unto  him,  Master,  behold,  the  fig 
tree  which  thou  cursedst  is  withered  away.  And  Jesus 
answering  saith  unto  them,  Have  faith  in  God.  Verily 
I  say  unto  you,  If  ye  have  faith,  and  doubt  not,  ye  shall 
not  only  do  this  which  is  done  to  the  fig  tree,  but  also  if 
ye  shall  say  unto  this  mountain,  Be  thou  removed,  and 
be  thou  cast  into  the  sea;  it  shall  be  done.  And  all 
things,  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  prayer,  believing,  ye 
shall  receive. 

And  in  the  daytime  he  wras  teaching  in  the  temple; 
and  at  night  he  went  out,  and  abode  in  the  mount  that 
is  called  the  mount  of  Olives.  And  all  the  people  came 
early  in  the  morning  to  him  in  the  temple,  for  to  hear 
him. 

PART  TWO 

NOW  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  drew  nigh,  which 
is  called  the  passover.  And  Jesus  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Ye  know  that  after  two  days  is  the  feast  of  the 
passover,  and  the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed  to  be  crucified. 


THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION  3G9 

Then  assembled  together  the  chief  priests,  and  the 
scribes,  and  the  elders  of  the  people,  unto  the  palace  of 
the  high  priest,  who  was  called  Caiaphas,  and  consulted 
that  they  might  take  Jesus  by  subtilty,  and  kill  him. 
Hut  they  said,  Not  on  the  feast  day,  lest  there  be  an  up- 
roar among  the  people. 

Then  entered  Satan  into  Judas  surnamed  Iscariot,  be- 
ing of  the  number  of  the  twelve.  And  he  went  his  way, 
and  communed  with  the  chief  priests  and  captains,  how 
he  might  betray  him  unto  them.  And  said  unto  them. 
What  will  ye  give  me,  and  I  will  deliver  him  unto  you? 
And  they  covenanted  with  him  for  thirty  pieces  of 
silver.  And  he  promised,  and  sought  opportunity  to 
betray  him  unto  them  in  the  absence  of  the  multitude. 

Then  came  the  day  of  unleavened  bread,  when  the 
passover  must  be  killed.  And  he  sent  Peter  and  John, 
saying,  Go  and  prepare  us  the  passover  that  we  may  eat. 
And  they  said  unto  him,  Where  wilt  thou  that  we  pre- 
pare? And  he  said  unto  them.  Behold,  when  ye  are 
entered  into  the  city,  there  shall  a  man  meet  you,  bear- 
ing a  pitcher  of  water;  follow  him  into  the  house  where 
he  entereth  in.  And  ye  shall  say  unto  the  goodman  of 
the  house,  The  Master  saith  unto  thee.  Where  is  the 
guestchamber,  where  I  shall  eat  the  passover  with  my 
disciples?  And  he  shall  show  you  a  large  upper  room 
furnished:  there  make  ready. 

And  they  went,  and  found  as  he  had  said  unto  them: 
and  they  made  ready  the  passover.  And  when  the 
hour  was  come,  he  sat  down,  and  the  twelve  apostles 
with  him.  And  he  said  unto  them.  With  desire  I  have 
desired  to  eat  this  passover  with  you  before  I  suffer:  for 
I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  any  more  eat  thereof,  until  it 
be  fulfilled  in  the  kingdom  of  God.  And  he  took  the 
cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  said.  Take  this,  and  divide  it 
among  yourselves:  for  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  drink 
of  the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  the  kingdom  of  God  shall 
come. 

Now  before  the  feast  of  the  passover,  when  Jesus  knew 


370  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 

that  his  hour  was  come  that  he  should  depart  out  of  this 
world  unto  the  Father,  having  loved  his  own  which  were 
in  the  world,  he  loved  them  unto  the  end.  And,  during 
supper,  the  devil  having  now  put  into  the  heart  of  Judas 
Iscariot,  Simon's  son,  to  betray  him;  Jesus  knowing  that 
the  Father  had  given  all  things  into  his  hands,  and  that 
he  was  come  from  God,  and  went  to  God;  he  riseth  from 
supper,  and  laid  aside  his  garments;  and  took  a  towel, 
and  girded  himself.  After  that  he  poureth  water  into  a 
basin,  and  began  to  wash  the  disciples'  feet,  and  to  wipe 
them  with  the  towel  wherewith  he  was  girded.  Then 
cometh  he  to  Simon  Peter:  and  Peter  saith  unto  him. 
Lord,  dost  thou  wash  my  feet?  Jesus  answered  and  said 
unto  him,  What  I  do  tJiou  knowest  not  now;  but  thou 
shalt  know  hereafter.  Peter  saith  unto  him,  Thou 
shalt  never  wash  my  feet.  Jesus  answered  him,  If  I 
wash  thee  not,  thou  hast  no  part  with  me.  Simon 
Peter  saith  unto  him,  Lord,  not  my  feet  only,  but  also 
my  hands  and  my  head.  Jesus  saith  to  him,  He  that  is 
washed  needeth  not  save  to  wash  his  feet,  but  is  clean 
every  whit :  and  ye  are  clean,  but  not  all.  For  he  knew 
who  should  betray  him;  therefore  said  he,  Ye  are  not  all 
clean. 

So  after  he  had  washed  their  feet,  and  had  taken  his 
garments,  and  was  set  down  again,  he  said  unto  them. 
Know  ye  what  I  have  done  to  you?  Ye  call  me  Master 
and  Lord:  and  ye  say  well:  for  so  I  am.  If  I  then,  your 
Lord  and  Master,  have  washed  your  feet;  ye  also  ought 
to  wash  one  another's  feet.  For  I  have  given  you  an 
example,  that  ye  should  do  as  I  have  done  to  you. 
Verily,  verily.  I  say  unto  you.  The  servant  is  not  greater 
than  his  lord;  neither  he  that  is  sent  greater  than  he  that 
sent  him.  If  ye  know  these  things,  happy  are  ye  if  ye 
do  them.  I  speak  not  of  you  all:  I  know  whom  I  have 
chosen:  but  that  the  scripture  may  be  fulfilled,  He  that 
eateth  bread  with  me  hath  lifted  up  his  heel  against  me. 
Xow  I  tell  you  before  it  come,  that,  when  it  is  come  to 
pass,  ye  may  believe  that  I  am  he. 


THE   HISTORY  OF  THE   PASSION  S71 

And  as  they  were  eating,  Jesus  took  bread  and  when 
he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it  and  gave  it  to  his  dis- 
ciples, saying,  Take  eat;  this  is  my  body,  which  is  given 
for  you;  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.     After  the  same 

manner  also,  when  he  had  supped,  he  took  the  cup,  and 
when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave  it  to  them,  saying, 

Drink  ye  all  of  it;  this  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my 
blood,  which  is  shed  for  you 'and  for  many,  for  the  re- 
mission of  sins;  this  do,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remem- 
brance of  me.  But  I  say  imto  you,  I  will  not  drink 
henceforth  of  this  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  that  day  when 
I  drink  it  new  with  you  in  my  father's  kingdom. 

And  as  they  sat  and  did  eat,  he  was  troubled  in 
>pirit,  and  testified,  and  said.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  that  one  of  you  shall  betray  me.  And  they  began 
to  be  sorrowful,  and  to  say  unto  him  one  by  one.  Is  it  [? 
and  another  said,  Is  it  I?  And  he  answered  and  said 
unto  them.  It  is  one  of  the  twelve,  that  dippeth  with 
me  in  the  dish.  The  Son  of  man  indeed  goeth  as  it  is 
written  of  him:  but  woe  to  that  man  by  whom  the  Son 
of  man  is  betrayed!  good  were  it  for  that  man  if  he  had 
never  been  born.  Then  the  disciples  looked  one  on 
another,  doubting  of  whom  he  spake.  And  they  began 
to  inquire  among  themselves,  which  of  them  it  was  that 
should  do  this  thing. 

Xow  there  was  leaning  on  Jesus'  bosom  one  of  his 
disciples,  whom  Jesus  loved.  Simon  Peter  therefore 
beckoned  to  him,  that  he  should  ask  who  it  should  be  of 
whom  he  spake.  He  then  lying  on  Jesus'  breast  saitfa 
unto  him,  Lord,  who  is  it?  Jesus  answered,  He  it  is,  to 
whom  I  shall  give  a  sop,  when  I  have  dipped  it.  And 
when  he  had  dipped  the  sop.  he  gave  it  to  Judas  Iscariot, 
the  son  of  Simon.  And  after  the  sop  Satan  entered  into 
him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him.  That  thou  doest,  do 
quickly.  Xow  no  man  at  the  table  knew  for  what  in- 
tent he  spake  this  unto  him.  For  some  of  them 
thought,  because  Judas  had  the  bag,  that  Jesus  had  said 
unto  him,  Buy  those  things  that  we  have  need  of  against 


372  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 

the  feast;  or,  that  he  should  give  something  to  the  poor. 
Then  Judas,  which  betrayed  him,  answered  and  said, 
Master,  is  it  I?  He  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast  said.  He 
then,  having  received  the  sop,  went  immediately  out; 
and  it  was  night.  Therefore,  when  he  was  gone  out, 
Jesus  said,  Xow  is  the  Son  of  man  glorified,  and  God  is 
glorified  in  him.  If  God  be  glorified  in  him,  God  shall 
also  glorify  him  in  himself/and  shall  straightway  glorify 
him. 

And  there  was  also  a  strife  among  them,  which  of 
them  should  be  accounted  the  greatest.  And  he  said 
unto  them,  The  kings  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship 
over  them;  and  they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them 
are  called  benefactors.  But  ye  shall  not  be  so:  but  he 
that  is  greatest  among  you,  let  him  be  as  the  younger; 
and  he  that  is  chief,  as  he  that  doth  serve.  For  whether 
is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at  meat,  or  he  that  serveth? 
is  not  he  that  sitteth  at  meat?  but  I  am  among  you  as 
he  that  serveth.  Ye  are  they  which  have  continued 
with  me  in  my  temptations.  And  I  appoint  unto  you  a 
kingdom,  as  my  Father  hath  appointed  unto  me;  that 
ye  may  eat  and  drink  at  my  table  in  my  kingdom,  and 
sit  on  thrones  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 
Little  children,  yet  a  little  while  I  am  with  you.  Ye 
shall  seek  me;  and  as  I  said  unto  the  Jews,  Whither  I  go, 
ye  cannot  come;  so  now  I  say  to  you.  A  new  com- 
mandment I  give  unto  you,  That  ye  love  one  another; 
as  I  have  loved  you,  that  ye  also  love  one  another.  By 
this  shall  all  men  know  that  ye  are  my  disciples,  if  ye 
have  love  one  to  another. 

Simon  Peter  said  unto  him,  Lord,  whither  goest  thou? 
Jesus  answered  him,  Whither  I  go,  thou  canst  not  follow 
me  now;  but  thou  shalt  follow  me  afterwards.  Peter 
said  unto  him,  Lord,  why  cannot  I  follow  thee  now?  I 
will  lay  down  my  life  for  thy  sake.  Jesus  answered  him, 
Wilt  thou  lay  down  thy  life  for  my  sake?  Simon, 
Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath  desired  to  have  you,  that  he 
may  sift  you  as  wheat :  but  I  have  prayed  for  thee,  that 


THE   HISTORY  OF  THE    PASSION 


373 


thy  faith  fail  not:  and  when  thou  art  converted, 
strengthen  thy  brethren.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Lord. 
I  am  ready  to  go  with  thee,  both  into  prison,  and  to 
death.  And  he  said,  I  tell  thee,  Peter,  the  cock  shall  not 
crow  this  day,  before  that  thou  shalt  thrice  deny  that 
thou  knowest  me.  And  when  they  had  sung  an  hymn, 
they  went  out  into  the  mount  of  Olives. 


PART   THREE 

THESE  words  spake  Jesus,  and  lifted  up  his  eyes  to 
heaven,  and  said,  Father,  the  hour  is  come;  glorify 
thy  Son,  that  thy  Son  also  may  glorify  thee.  As  thou 
hast  given  him  power  over  all  flesh,  that  he  should  give 
eternal  life  to  as  many  as  thou  hast  given  him.  And 
this  is  life  eternal,  that  they  might  know  thee  the  only 
true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou  hast  sent.  I 
have  glorified  thee  on  the  earth:  I  have  finished  the 
work  which  thou  gavest  me  to  do. 

And  now,  O  Father,  glorify  thou  me  with  thine  own 
self  with  the  glory  which  I  had  with  thee  before  the 
world  was.-  I  have  manifested  thy  name  unto  the  men 
which  thou  gavest  me  out  of  the  world:  thine  they  were, 
and  thou  gavest  them  me;  and  they  have  kept  thy  word. 
Xow  they  have  known  that  all  things  whatsoever  thou 
hast  given  me  are  of  thee.  For  I  have  given  unto  them 
the  words  which  thou  gavest  me;  and  they  have  received 
them,  and  have  known  surely  that  I  came  out  from  thee, 
and  they  have  believed  that  thou  didst  send  me. 

I  pray  for  them:  I  pray  not  for  the  world,  but  for 
them  which  thou  hast  given  me;  for  they  are  thine. 
And  all  mine  are  thine,  and  thine  are  mine:  and  I  am 
glorified  in  them.  And  now  I  am  no  more  in  the  world. 
but  these  are  in  the  world,  and  I  come  to  thee.  Holy 
Father,  keep  through  thine  own  name  those  whom  thou 
hast  given  me,  that  they  may  be  one,  as  we  are.  While 
I  was  with  them  in  the  world,  I  kept  them  in  thy  name: 
those  that  thou  gavest  me  I  have  kept,  and  none  of  them 


374  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 

is  lost,  but  the  son  of  perdition;  that  the  scripture  might 
be  fulfilled. 

And  now  come  I  to  thee;  and  these  things  I  speak  in 
the  world,  that  they  might  have  my  joy  fulfilled  in  them- 
selves. I  have  given  them  thy  word;  and  the  world 
hath  hated  them,  because  they  are  not  of  the  world, 
even  as  I  am  not  of  the  world.  I  pray  not  that  thou 
shouldest  take  them  out  of  the  world,  but  that  thou 
shouldest  keep  them  from  the  evil.  They  are  not  of  the 
world,  even  as  I  am  not  of  the  world.  Sanctify  them 
through  thy  truth:   thy  word  is  truth. 

As  thou  hast  sent  me  into  the  world,  even  so  have  I 
also  sent  them  into  the  world.  And  for  their  sakes  I 
sanctify  myself,  that  they  also  might  be  sanctified 
through  the  truth.  Neither  pray  I  for  these  alone,  but 
for  them  also  which  shall  believe  on  me  through  their 
word;  that  they  all  may  be  one;  as  thou,  Father,  art  in 
me,  and  I  in  thee,  that  they  also  may  be  one  in  us:  that 
the  world  may  believe  that  thou  hast  sent  me.  And  the 
glory  which  thou  gavest  me  I  have  given  them;  that 
they  may  be  one,  even  as  we  are  one:  I  in  them,  and 
thou  in  me,  that  they  may  be  made  perfect  in  one;  and 
that  the  world  may  know  that  thou  hast  sent  me,  and 
hast  loved  them,  as  thou  hast  loved  me. 

Father,  I  will  that  they  also,  whom  thou  hast  given 
me,  be  with  me  where  I  am;  that  they  may  behold  my 
glory,  which  thou  hast  given  me:  for  thou  lovedst  me 
before  the  foundation  of  the  world.  O  righteous 
Father,  the  world  hath  not  known  thee:  but  I  have 
known  thee,  and  these  have  known  that  thou  hast  sent 
me.  And  I  have  declared  unto  them  thy  name,  and 
will  declare  it ;  that  the  love  wherewith  thou  hast  loved 
me  may  be  in  them,  and  I  in  them. 

When  Jesus  had  spoken  these  words,  he  went  forth 
with  his  disciples  over  the  brook  Cedron,  as  he  was  wont, 
to  the  mount  of  Olives;  and  his  disciples  also  followed 
him.  And  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  All  ye  shall  be 
offended  because  of  me  this  night:    for  it  is  written,  I 


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will  smite  the  shepherd,  and  the  sheep  shall  be  scat- 
tered. But  after  that  I  am  risen  J  will  go  before  you 
into  Galilee.  But  Peter  said  unto  him,  Although  all 
shall  be  offended,  yet  will  not  I.  And  Jesus  saitfa  unto 
him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  That  this  day,  even  in  this 
night,  before  the  cook  crow  twice,  thou  shall  deny  me 
thrice.  But  he  spake  the  more  vehemently.  If  I  should 
die  with  thee,  I  will  not  deny  thee  in  any  wise.  Like- 
wise also  said  they  all. 

And  they  came  to  a  place  which  was  named  Geth- 
semane;  where  was  a  garden,  into  the  which  he  entered, 
and  his  disciples.  And  Judas  also,  which  betrayed  him 
knew  the  place:  for  Jesus  ofttimes  resorted  thither  with 
his  disciples.  And  when  he  was  at  the  place,  he  said 
unto  them.  Sit  ye  here,  while  I  go  and  pray  yonder. 
Pray  that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation.  And  he  took 
with  him  Peter  and  the  two  sons  of  Zebedee,  and  began 
to  be  sorrowful  and  very  heavy.  Then  saith  he  unto 
them,  My  soul  is  exceeding  sorrowful,  even  unto  death : 
tarry  ye  here,  and  watch  with  me.  And  he  went  for- 
ward a  little,  and  fell  on  the  ground,  and  prayed  that,  if 
it  were  possible,  the  hour  might  pass  from  him.  And  he 
said,  Abba,  Father,  all  things  are  possible  unto  thee; 
.take  away  this  cup  from  me:  nevertheless,  not  what  I 
will,  but  what  thou  wilt. 

And  he  cometh,  and  findeth  them  sleeping,  and  saith 
unto  Peter,  Simon,  sleepest  thou?  couldest  not  thou 
watch  one  hour?  Watch  ye  and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into 
temptation.  The  spirit  truly  is  ready,  but  the  flesh  is 
weak.  He  went  away  again  the  second  time,  and 
prayed,  saying,  0  my  Father,  if  this  cup  may  not  pass 
away  from  me  except  I  drink  it,  thy  will  be  done.  And 
when  he  returned,  he  found  them  asleep  again,  (for  their 
eyes  were  heavy,)  neither  wist  they  what  to  answer  him. 
And  he  left  them,  and  went  away  again,  and  prayed  the 
third  time,  saying  the  same  words.  Father,  if  thou  be 
willing,  remove  this  cup  from  me:  nevertheless,  not  my 
will,  but  thine,  be  done.     And  there  appeared  an  angel 


376  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 

unto  him  from  heaven,  strengthening  him.  And  being 
in  an  agony  he  prayed  more  earnestly :  and  his  sweat  was 
as  it  were  great  drops  of  blood  falling  down  to  the 
ground. 

And  when  he  rose  up  from  prayer  and  was  come  to  his 
disciples,  he  found  them  sleeping  for  sorrow,  and  saith 
unto  them,  Sleep  on  now,  and  take  your  rest:  it  is 
enough,  the  hour  is  come;  behold,  the  Son  of  man  is  be- 
trayed into  the  hands  of  sinners.  Why  sleep  ye?  rise 
and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  temptation.  Let  us  be 
going:   behold,  he  is  at  hand  that  doth  betray  me. 

And  while  he  yet  spake,  lo,  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve, 
having  received  a  band  of  men  and  officers  from  the 
chief  priests  and  Pharisees,  cometh  thither  with  lanterns 
and  torches  and  weapons,  and  with  him  a  great  multi- 
tude with  swords  and  staves,  from  the  chief  priests  and 
elders  of  the  people.  Jesus  therefore,  knowing  all 
things  that  should  come  upon  him,  went  forth,  and  said 
unto  them,  Whom  seek  ye?  They  answered  him,  Jesus 
of  Nazareth.  Jesus  saith  unto. them,  I  am  he.  And 
Judas  also,  which  betrayed  him,  stood  with  them.  As 
soon  as  he  had  said  unto  them,  I  am  he,  they  went  back- 
ward, and  fell  to  the  ground.  Then  asked  he  them 
again,  Whom  seek  ye?  And  they  said,  Jesus  of  Naza,- 
reth.  Jesus  answered,  I  have  told  you  that  I  am  he:  if 
therefore  ye  seek  me,  let  these  go  their  way:  that  the 
saying  might  be  fulfilled,  which  he  spake,  Of  them  which 
thou  gavest  me  have  I  lost  none. 

Now  he  that  betrayed  him  gave  them  a  sign,  saying, 
Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that  same  is  he;  hold  him  fast. 
And  forthwith  he  came  to  Jesus,  and  said,  Hail,  Master; 
and  kissed  him.  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Friend, 
wherefore  art  thou  come?  Betrayest  thou  the  Son  of 
man  with  a  kiss?  Then  came  they,  and  laid  hands  on 
Jesus,  and  took  him.  When  they  which  were  about  him 
saw  what  would  follow,  they  said  unto  him,  Lord,  shall 
we  smite  with  the  sword?  Then  Simon  Peter  having  a 
word  drew  it,  and  smote  the  high  priest's  servant,  and 


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877 


cut  off  his  right  ear.  The  servant's  name  was  Malchus. 
Then  said  Jesus  unto  Peter,  Put  up  thy  sword  into  the 
sheath;  for  all  they  that  take  the  sword  shall  perish 
with  the  sword.  The  cup  which  my  father  hath  given 
me,  shall  I  not  drink  it?  Thinkest  thou  that  I  cannot 
now  pray  to  my  Father,  and  he  shall  presently  give  me 
more  than  twelve  legions  of  angels?  But  how  then  shall 
the  scriptures  be  fulfilled,  that  thus  it  must  be?  Suffer 
ye  thus  far.  And  he  touched  his  ear,  and  healed  him. 
In  that  same  hour  said  Jesus  to  the  multitudes.  Are 
ye  come  out  as  against  a  thief  with  swords  and  staves 
for  to  take  me?  I  sat  daily  with  you  teaching  in  the 
temple,  and  ye  laid  no  hold  on  me.  But  all  this  was 
done,  that  the  scriptures  of  the  prophets  might  be  ful- 
filled.    Then  all  the  disciples  forsook  him,  and  fled. 


PART  FOUR 

THEX  the  band  and  the  captain  and  officers  of  the 
Jews  took  Jesus,  and  bound  him,  and  led  him  away 
to  Annas  first;  for  he  was  father-in-law  to  Caiaphas, 
which  was  the  high  priest  that  same  year.  Now 
Caiaphas  was  he,  which  gave  counsel  to  the  Jews,  that 
it  was  expedient  that  one  man  should  die  for  the  people. 
And  with  him  were  assembled  all  the  chief  priests  and 
the  elders  and  the  scribes.  And  Peter  followed  him 
afar  off,  even  into  the  palace  of  the  high  priest,  and  so  did 
another  disciple:  that  disciple  was  known  unto  the  high 
priest,  and  went  in  with  Jesus  into  the  palace  of  the  high 
priest.  But  Peter  stood  at  the  door  without.  Then 
went  out  that  other  disciple,  which  was  known  unto  the 
high  priest,  and  spake  unto  her  that  kept  the  door,  and 
brought  in  Peter.  And  when  they  had  kindled  a  fire 
in  the  midst  of  the  hall,  and  were  set  down  together, 
Peter  sat  down  among  them,  and  warmed  himself  at  the 
fire. 

The  high  priest  then  asked  Jesus  of  his  disciples,  and 
of  his  doctrine.     Jesus  answered  him,  I  spake  openly 


378  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 


to  the  world;  I  ever  taught  in  the  synagogue,  and  in 
the  temple,  whither  the  Jews  always  resort;  and  in 
secret  have  I  said  nothing.  Why  askest  thou  me?  ask 
them  which  heard  me,  what  I  have  said  unto  them: 
behold,  they  know  what  I  said.  And  when  he  had  thus 
spoken,  one  of  the  officers  which  stood  by  struck  Jesus 
with  the  palm  of  his  hand,  saying,  Answerest  thou  the 
high  priest  so?  Jesus  answered  him,  If  I  have  spoken 
evil,  bear  witness  of  the  evil:  but  if  well,  why  smitest 
thou  me?  Now  Annas  had  sent  him  bound  unto  Caia- 
phas  the  high  priest. 

And  the  chief  priests  and  all  the  council  sought  for 
witness  against  Jesus  to  put  him  to  death;  and  found 
none.  For  many  bare  false  witness  against  him,  but 
their  witness  agreed  not  together.  At  the  last  came 
two  false  witnesses,  saying,  We  heard  him  say,  I  will 
destroy  this  temple  that  is  made  with  hands,  and  within 
three  days  I  will  build  another  made  without  hands. 
But  neither  so  did  their  witness  agree  together.  And 
the  high  priest  stood  up  in  the  midst,  and  asked  Jesus, 
saying,  Answerest  thou  nothing?  what  is  it  which  these 
witness  against  thee?  But  he  held  his  peace,  and  an- 
swered nothing. 

Again  the  high  priest  asked  him,  and  said  unto  him, 
Art  thou  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  Blessed?  I  adjure 
thee  by  the  living  God,  that  thou  tell  us  whether  thou 
be  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God.  Jesus  saith  unto  him, 
Thou  hast  said:  nevertheless  I  say  unto  you,  Hereafter 
shall  ye  see  the  Son  of  man  sitting  on  the  right  hand 
of  power,  and  coming  in  the  clouds  of  heaven.  Then 
the  high  priest  rent  his  clothes,  saying,  Jle  hath  spoken 
blasphemy;  what  further  need  have  we  of  witnesses? 
behold,  now  ye  have  heard  his  blasphemy.  What  think 
ye?  They  answered  and  said,  He  is  guilty  of  death. 
Then  did  they  spit  in  his  face,  and  buffeted  him. 

And  as  Peter  was  beneath  in  the  palace,  there  cometh 
one  of  the  maids  of  the  high  priest:  and  when  she  saw 
Peter  warming  himself,  she  looked  upon  him,  and  said, 


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379 


And  thou  also  wast  with  Jesus  of  Nazareth.     But  he 

denied  before  them  all,  saying,  I  know  not  what  thon 
sayest.  And  he  went  out  into  the  porch;  and  the  cock 
crew.  And  when  he  was  gone  out  into  the  porch,  an- 
other maid  saw  him.  and  said  unto  them  thai  were  there, 
This  fellow  was  also  with  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  And  again 
he  denied  with  an  oath,  I  do  not  know  the  man. 

And  about  the  space  of  one  hour  after  another  con- 
fidently affirmed,  saying,  Of  a  truth  this  fellow  also  was 
with  him;  for  he  is  a  Galilean.  And  they  that  stood 
by  said  to  Peter,  Surely  thou  also  art  one  of  them;  for 
thy  speech  betrayeth  thee.  One  of  the  servants  of  the 
high  priest,  being  his  kinsman  whose  ear  Peter  cut  off, 
saith,  Did  not  I  see  thee  in  the  garden  with  him?  But 
he  began  to  curse  and  to  swear,  saying,  I  know  not  tin's 
man  of  whom  ye  speak.  And  immediately,  while  he 
yet  spake,  the  cock  crew.  And  the  Lord  turned,  and 
looked  upon  Peter.  And  Peter  remembered  the  word 
of  the  Lord,  how  he  had  said  unto  him,  Before  the  cock 
crow,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.  And  Peter  went  out, 
and  wept  bitterly. 

When  the  morning  was  come,  all  the  chief  priests 
and  elders  of  the  people  took  counsel  against  Jesus  to 
put  him  to  death:  and  when  they  had  bound  him,  they 
led  him  away,  and  delivered  him  to  Pontius  Pilate  the 
governor. 

Then  Judas,  which  had  betrayed  him,  when  he  saw 
that  he  was  condemned,  repented  himself,  and  brought 
again  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and 
elders,  saying,  I  have  sinned  in  that  I  have  betrayed 
the  innocent  blood.  And  they  said,  What  is  that  to 
us?  see  thou  to  that.  And  he  cast  down  the  pieces  of 
silver  in  the  temple,  and  departed,  and  went  and  hanged 
himself.  And  the  chief  priests  took  the  silver  pieces, 
and  said,  It  is  not  lawful  for  to  put  them  into  the  treas- 
ury because  it  is  the  price  of  blood.  And  they  took 
counsel,  and  bought  with  them  the  potter's  field,  to 
bury   strangers   in.     Wherefore   that   field  was  called, 


380  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 

the  field  of  blood,  unto  this  day.  Then  was  fulfilled 
that  which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the  prophet,  saying, 
And  they  took  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver,  the  price  of 
him  that  was  valued,  whom  they  of  the  children  of 
Israel  did  value;  and  gave  them  for  the  potter's  field, 
as  the  Lord  appointed  me. 

PART  FIVE 

THEN  led  they  Jesus  from  Caiaphas  unto  the  hall 
of  judgment:  and  it  was  early;  and  they  themselves 
went  not  into  the  judgment  hall,  lest  they  should  be 
defiled;  but  that  they  might  eat  the  passover.  Pilate 
then  went  out  unto  them,  and  said,  What  accusation 
bring  ye  against  this  man?  They  answered  and  said 
unto  him,  If  he  were  not  a  malefactor,  we  would  not 
have  delivered  him  up  unto  thee.  Then  said  Pilate  unto 
them,  Take  ye  him,  and  judge  him  according  to  your 
law.  The  Jews  therefore  said  unto  him,  It  is  not  lawful 
for  us  to  put  any  man  to  death:  that  the  saying  of 
Jesus  might  be  fulfilled,  which  he  spake,  signifying 
what  death  he  should  die.  And  they  began  to  accuse 
him,  saying,  We  found  this  fellow  perverting  the  nation, 
and  forbidding  to  give  tribute  to  Caesar,  saying  that  he 
himself  is  Christ  a  king. 

Then  Pilate  entered  into  the  judgment  hall  again, 
and  called  Jesus,  and  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  the  King 
of  the  Jews?  Jesus  answered  him,  Sayest  thou  this 
thing  of  thyself,  or  did  others  tell  it  thee  of  me?  Pilate 
answered,  Am  I  a  Jew?  Thine  own  nation  and  the 
chief  priests  have  delivered  thee  unto  me:  what  hast 
thou  done?  Jesus  answered,  My  kingdom  is  not  of 
this  world:  if  my  kingdom  were  of  this  world,  then 
would  my  servants  fight,  that  I  should  not  be  delivered 
to  the  Jews:  but  now  is  my  kingdom  not  from  hence. 
Pilate  therefore  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  a  king  then? 
Jesus  answered,  Thou  sayest  that  I  am  a  king.  To  this 
end  was  I  born,  and  for  this  cause  came  I  into  the 


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381 


world,  that  I  should  bear  witness  unto  the  truth.  Even- 
one  that  is  of  the  truth  heareth  my  voice.  Pilate  saitli 
unto  him,  What  is  truth?  And  when  he  had  said  this, 
he  went  out  again  unto  the  Jews,  and  saith  unto  them, 
I  find  in  him  no  fault  at  all. 

And  when  he  was  accused  of  the  chief  priests  and 
elders,  he  answered  nothing.  Then  said  Pilate  unto 
him,  Hearest  thou  not  how  many  things  they  witness 
against  thee?  And  he  answered  him  to  never  a  word; 
insomuch  that  the  governor  marvelled  greatly.  And 
they  were  the  more  fierce,  saying,  He  stirreth  up  the 
people,  teaching  throughout  all  Jewry,  beginning  from 
Galilee  to  this  place.  VUien  Pilate  heard  of  Galilee,  he 
asked  whether  the  man  were  a  Galilean.  And  as  soon  as 
he  knew  that  he  belonged  unto  Herod's  jurisdiction,  he 
sent  him  to  Herod,  who  himself  also  was  at  Jerusalem  at 
that  time. 

And  when  Herod  saw  Jesus,  he  was  exceeding  glad: 
for  he  was  desirous  to  see  him  of  a  long  season,  because 
he  had  heard  many  things  of  him;  and  he  hoped  to  have 
seen  some  miracle  done  by  him.  Then  he  questioned 
with  him  in  many  words;  but  he  answered  him  nothing. 
And  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  stood  and  vehemently 
accused  him.  And  Herod  with  his  men  of  war  set  him  at 
nought,  and  mocked  him,  and  arrayed  him  in  a  gorgeous 
robe,  and  sent  him  again  to  Pilate.  And  the  same  day 
Pilate  and  Herod  were  made  friends  together;  for  before 
they  were  at  enmity  between  themselves. 

And  Pilate,  when  he  had  called  together  the  chief 
priests  and  the  rulers  and  the  people,  said  unto  them. 
Ye  have  brought  this  man  unto  me,  as  one  that  per- 
verteth  the  people;  and,  behold,  I,  having  examined  him 
before  you,  have  found  no  fault  in  this  man  touching 
those  things  whereof  ye  accuse  him:  no,  nor  yet  Herod: 
for  I  sent  you  to  him:  and,  lo,  nothing  worthy  of  death 
is  done  unto  him.  I  will  therefore  chastise  him,  and 
release  him. 

Xow  at  that  feast  the  governor  was  wont  to  release 


382  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 

unto  the  people  a  prisoner,  whom  they  would.  And  they 
had  then  a  notable  prisoner,  called  Barabbas.  There- 
fore when  they  were  gathered  together,  Pilate  said  unto 
them,  Ye  have  a  custom,  that  I  should  release  unto  you 
one  at  the  passover.  Whom  will  ye  that  I  release  unto 
you?  Barabbas,  or  Jesus  which  is  called  Christ?  For  he 
knew  that  for  envy  they  had  delivered  him.  When  he 
was  set  down  on  the  judgment  seat,  his  wife  sent  unto 
him,  saying,  Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with  that  just 
man:  for  I  have  suffered  many  things  this  day  in  a 
dream  because  of  him. 

But  the  chief  priests  and  elders  persuaded  the  multi- 
tude that  they  should  ask  Barabbas,  and  destroy  Jesus. 
The  governor  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Whether 
of  the  twain  will  ye  that  I  release  unto  you?  And  they 
cried  out  all  at  once,  saying,  Away  with  this  man,  and 
release  unto  us  Barabbas:  (who  for  a  certain  sedition 
made  in  the  city,  and  for  murder,  was  cast  into  prison.) 
Pilate  therefore,  willing  to  release  Jesus,  spake  again 
to  them.  But  they  cried,  saying,  Crucify  him,  crucify 
him.  And  he  said  unto  them  the  third  time,  Why, 
what  evil  hath  he  done?  I  have  found  no  cause  of 
death  in  him :  I  will  therefore  chastise  him,  and  let  him 
go.  And  they  were  instant  with  loud  voices,  requiring 
that  he  might  be  crucified :  and  the  voices  of  them  and 
of  the  chief  priests  prevailed. 

When  Pilate  saw  that  he  could  prevail  nothing,  but 
that  rather  a  tumult  was  made,  he  took  water,  and 
washed  his  hands  before  the  multitude,  saying,  I  am 
innocent  of  the  blood  of  this  just  person:  see  ye  to  it. 
Then  answered  all  the  people,  and  said,  His  blood  be  on 
us,  and  on  our  children.  And  so  Pilate,  willing  to  con- 
tent the  people,  released  Barabbas  unto  them,  and 
delivered  Jesus,  when  he  had  scourged  him,  to  be 
crucified. 

And  the  soldiers  led  him  away  into  the  hall,  called 
Praetorium;  and  they  call  together  the  whole  band. 
And  they  clothed  him  with  purple,  and  platted  a  crown 


THE  HISTORY  OF  THE   PASSION  383 


of  thorns,  and  put  it  about  his  bead,  and  a  reed  in  his 

right  hand:  and  they  bowed  the  knee  before  him,  and 
mocked  him,  saying,  Hail,  King  of  the  Jews!  And  they 
spit  upon  him,  and  took  the  reed,  and  smote  him  on  the 
head.  Pilate  therefore  went  forth  again,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Behold,  I  bring  him  forth  to  you,  that  ye  may 
know  that  I  find  no  fault  in  him.  Then  came  Jesus 
forth,  wearing  the  crown  of  thorns,  and  the  purple  robe. 
And  Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Behold  the  man!  When 
the  chief  priests  therefore  and  officers  saw  him,  they 
cried  out,  saying,  Crucify  him,  crucify  him.  Pilate  saith 
unto  them,  Take  ye  him,  and  crucify  him:  for  I  find  no 
fault  in  him.  The  Jews  answered  him,  We  have  a  law, 
and  by  our  law  he  ought  to  die,  because  he  made  him- 
self the  Son  of  God.  When  Pilate  therefore  heard  that 
saying,  he  w^as  the  more  afraid;  and  went  again  into  the 
judgment  hall,  and  saith  unto  Jesus,  Whence  art  thou? 
But  Jesus  gave  him  no  answer.  Then  saith  Pilate  unto 
him,  Speakest  thou  not  unto  me?  knowest  thou  not  that 
I  have  powrer  to  crucify  thee,  and  have  power  to  release 
thee?  Jesus  answered,  Thou  couldest  have  no  power  at 
all  against  me,  except  it  were  given  thee  from  above: 
therefore  he  that  delivered  me  unto  thee  hath  the 
greater  sin.  And  from  thenceforth  Pilate  sought  to  re- 
lease him:  but  the  Jews  cried  out,  saying,  If  thou  let 
this  man  go,  thou  art  not  Caesar's  friend:  whosoever 
maketh  himself  a  king  speaketh  against  Caesar.  When 
Pilate  therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  brought  Jesus 
forth,  and  sat  dowm  in  the  judgment  seat  in  a  place  that 
is  called  the  Pavement,  but  in  the  Hebrew,  Gabbatha. 
And  it  was  the  preparation  of  the  passover,  and  about 
the  sixth  hour:  and  he  saith  unto  the  Jews,  Behold  your 
King!  But  they  cried  out,  Away  with  him,  away  with 
him,  crucify  him.  Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Shall  I 
crucify  your  King?  The  chief  priests  answered,  We 
have  no  king  but  Caesar. 

Then  delivered  he  him  therefore  unto  them  to  be 
crucified. 


384 


THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 


PART  SIX 


1T  At  the  words:    He  bowed  his  head,  and  gave  up  the  ghost,  all  may 
kneel  and  silently  say  the  Lord's  Prayer  or  other  suitable  prayers. 


AXD  they  took  Jesus,  and  when  they  had  mocked 
l  him,  they  took  off  the  purple  from  him,  and  put 
his  own  clothes  on  him,  and  led  him  out  to  crucify 
him.  And  he  bearing  his  cross  went  forth.  And  as 
they  came  out,  they  found  a  man  of  Cyrene,  Simon 
by  name,  the  father  of  Alexander  and  Rufus,  and  on 
him  they  laid  the  cross,  that  he  might  bear  it  after 
Jesus.  And  there  followed  him  a  great  company  of 
people,  and  of  women,  which  also  bewailed  and  lamented 
him.  But  Jesus  turning  unto  them  said,  Daughters  of 
Jerusalem,  weep  not  for  me,  but  weep  for  yourselves, 
and  for  your  children.  For,  behold,  the  days  are  coming, 
in  the  which  they  shall  say,  Blessed  are  the  barren,  and 
the  wombs  that  never  bare,  and  the  paps  which  never 
gave  suck.  Then  shall  they  begin  to  say  to  the  moun- 
tains, Fall  on  us;  and  to  the  hills,  Cover  us.  For  if  they 
do  these  things  in  a  green  tree,  what  shall  be  done  in  the 
dry?  And  there  were  also  two  others,  malefactors,  led 
with  him  to  be  put  to  death. 

And  they  bring  him  unto  the  place  Golgotha,  which 
is,  being  interpreted,  The  place  of  a  skull.  And  they 
gave  him  to  drink  wine  mingled  with  myrrh:  but  he 
received  it  not.  There  they  crucified  him,  and  the 
malefactors,  one  on  the  right  hand,  and  the  other 
on  the  left.  And  it  was  the  third  hour.  Then  said 
Jesus,  Father,  forgive  them;  for  they  know  not  what 
they  do. 

And  Pilate  wrote  a  title,  and  put  it  on  the  cross.  And 
the  writing  was,  JESUS  OF  NAZARETH  THE  KING 
OF  THE  JEWS.  This  title  then  read  many  of  the 
Jews;  for  the  place  where  Jesus  was  crucified  was  nigh 


THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION"  385 

to  the  city:  and  it  was  written  in  Hebrew,  and  Greek, 
and  Latin.  Then  said  the  chief  priests  of  the  Jews  to 
Pilate,  Write  not.  The  King  of  the  Jews;  but  that  he 
said,  I  am  King  of  the  Jews.  Pilate  answered,  What  I 
have  written  I  have  written. 

Then  the  soldiers,  when  they  had  crucified  Jesus, 
took  his  garments,  and  made  four  parts,  to  every 
soldier  a  part;  and  also  his  coat:  now  the  coat  was  with- 
out seam,  woven  from  the  top  throughout.  They  said 
therefore  among  themselves.  Let  us  not  rend  it,  but 
cast  lots  for  it,  whose  it  shall  be:  that  the  scripture 
might  be  fulfilled,  which  saith.  They  parted  my  raiment 
among  them,  and  for  my  vesture  they  did  cast  lots. 
These  things  therefore  the  soldiers  did;  and  sitting  down 
they  watched  him  there. 

And  they  that  passed  by  reviled  him,  wagging  their 
heads,  and  saying.  Thou  that  destroyest  the  temple,  and 
buildest  it  in  three  days,  save  thyself.  If  thou  be  the 
Son  of  God,  come  down  from  the  cross.  Likewise  also 
the  chief  priests  mocking  him.  with  the  scribes  and 
elders,  said.  He  saved  others:  himself  he  cannot  save. 
If  he  be  the  King  of  Israel,  let  him  now  come  down  from 
the  cross,  and  we  will  believe  him.  He  trusted  in  God; 
let  him  deliver  him  now,  if  he  will  have  him;  for  lie  said, 
I  am  the  Son  of  God.  And  the  soldiers  also  mocked 
him,  coming  to  him,  and  offering  him  vinegar,  and 
saying,  If  thou  be  the  King  of  the  Jews,  save  thy- 
self. 

And  one  of  the  malefactors  which  were  hanged  railed 
on  him,  saying.  If  thou  be  Christ,  save  thyself  and  us. 
But  the  other  answering  rebuked  him,  saying.  Dost  not 
thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same  condemna- 
tion? And  we  indeed  justly;  for  we  receive  the  due 
reward  of  our  deeds:  but  this  man  hath  done  nothing 
amiss.  And  he  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  remember  me 
when  thou  eomest  into  thy  kingdom.  And  Jesus  said 
unto  him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  To  day  shalt  thou  be 
with  me  in  paradise. 


386  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE 'PASSION 

Now  there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus  his  mother,  and 
his  mothers  sister,  Mary  the  wife  of  Cleophas,  and 
Mary  Magdalene.  When  Jesus  therefore  saw  his 
mother,  and  the  disciple  standing  by,  whom  he  loved, 
he  saith  unto  his  mother,  Woman,  behold  thy  son! 
Then  saith  he  to  the  disciple,  Behold  thy  mother!  And 
from  that  hour  that  disciple  took  her  unto  his  own  home. 

And  it  was  about  the  sixth  hour,  and  there  was  a 
darkness  over  all  the  earth  until  the  ninth  hour.  And 
the  sun  was  darkened.  And  at  the  ninth  hour  Jesus 
cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying  Eloi,  Eloi,  lama  sabach- 
thani?  which  is,  being  interpreted,  My  God,  my  God, 
why  hast  thou  forsaken  me?  And  some  of  them  that 
stood  by,  when  they  heard  it,  said,  Behold,  he  calleth 
Elias.  After  this,  Jesus  knowing  that  all  things  were 
now  accomplished,  that  the  scripture  might  be  fulfilled, 
saith,  I  thirst.  Now  there  was  set  a  vessel  full  of  vin- 
egar, and  straightway  one  of  them  ran,  and  took  a 
sponge,  and  filled  it  with  vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a  reed, 
and  gave  him  to  drink.  The  rest  said,  Let  be,  let  us  see 
whether  Elias  will  come  to  save  him.  When  Jesus  there- 
fore had  received  the  vinegar,  he  said,  It  is  finished. 
And  when  Jesus  had  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  he  said, 
Father,  into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit:  and  hav- 
ing said  thus,  he  bowed  his  head,  and  gave  up  the  ghost. 

And,  behold,  the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  twain 
from  the  top  to  the  bottom;  and  the  earth  did  quake, 
and  the  rocks  rent;  and  the  graves  were  opened;  and 
many  bodies  of  the  saints  which  slept  arose,  and  came 
out  of  the  graves  after  his  resurrection,  and  went  into 
the  holy  city,  and  appeared  unto  many.  Now  when  the 
centurion,  and  they  that  were  with  him,  watching  Jesus, 
saw  the  earthquake,  and  those  things  that  were  done, 
they  feared  greatly,  saying,  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of 
God.  And  all  the  people  that  came  together  to  that 
sight,  beholding  the  things  which  were  done,  smote  their 
breasts,  and  returned. 


THE   HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION  387 

PART   SEVEN 

THERE  were  also  women  looking  on  afar  off: 
among  whom  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  Mary  the 
mother  of  James  the  less  and  of  Joses  and  Salome;  who 
also,  when  he  was  in  Galilee,  followed  him,  and  minis- 
tered unto  him;  and  many  other  women  which  came  up 
with  him  unto  Jerusalem. 

The  Jews  therefore,  because  it  was  the  preparation, 
that  the  bodies  should  not  remain  upon  the  cross  on  the 
sabbath  day,  (for  that  sabbath  day  was  an  high  day,) 
besought  Pilate  that  their  legs  might  be  broken,  and 
that  they  might  be  taken  away.  Then  came  the 
soldiers,  and  brake  the  legs  of  the  first,  and  of  the  other 
which  was  crucified  with  him.  But  when  they  came  to 
Jesus,  and  saw  that  he  was  dead  already,  they  brake 
not  his  legs :  but  one  of  the  soldiers  with  a  spear  pierced 
his  side,  and  forthwith  came  there  out  blood  and 
water.  And  he  that  saw  it  bare  record,  and  his  record  is 
true;  and  he  knoweth  that  he  saith  true,  that  ye  might 
believe.  For  these  things  were  done,  that  the  scripture 
should  be  fulfilled,  A  bone  of  him  shall  not  be  broken. 
And  again  another  scripture  saith,  They  shall  look  on 
him  whom  they  pierced. 

And  now  when  the  even  was  come,  because  it  was  the 
preparation,  that  is,  the  day  before  the  sabbath, 
Joseph  of  Arimathaea,  an  honorable  counsellor,  a  good 
man,  and  a  just;  (the  same  had  not  consented  to  the 
counsel  and  deed  of  them;)  being  a  disciple  of  Jesus,  but 
secretly  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  which  also  waited  for  the 
kingdom  of  God,  came,  and  went  in  boldly  unto  Pilate, 
and  craved  the  body  of  Jesus.  And  Pilate  marvelled  if 
he  were  already  dead:  and  calling  unto  him  the  cen- 
turion, he  asked  him  whether  he  had  been  any  while 
dead.  And  when  he  knew  it  of  the  centurion,  he  gave 
the  body  to  Joseph.  And  there  came  also  Nicodemus, 
(which  at  the  first  came  to  Jesus  by  night,)  and  brought 
a  mixture  of  myrrh  and  aloes,  about  a  hundred  pound 


388  THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  PASSION 

weight.  Then  took  they  the  body  of  Jesus,  and  wound 
it  in  linen  clothes  with  the  spices,  as  the  manner  of  the 
Jews  is  to  bury.  Now  in  the  place  where  he  was  crucified 
there  was  a  garden;  and  in  the  garden  a  new  sepulchre, 
wherein  was  never  man  yet  laid.  There  laid  they  Jesus 
therefore  because  of  the  Jews'  preparation  day;  for 
the  sepulchre  was  nigh  at  hand. 

And  Mary  Magdalene  and  Mary  the  mother  of  Joses 
beheld  where  he  was  laid.  And  the  women  also,  which 
came  with  him  from  Galilee,  followed  after,  and  beheld 
the  sepulchre,  and  how  his  body  was  laid.  And  they 
returned,  and  prepared  spices  and  ointments;  and  rested 
the  sabbath  day  according  to  the  commandment. 

Now  the  next  day,  that  followed  the  day  of  the 
preparation,  the  chief  priests  and  Pharisees  came  to- 
gether unto  Pilate,  saying,  Sir,  wre  remember  that  the 
deceiver  said,  while  he  was  yet  alive,  After  three  days  I 
will  rise  again.  Command  therefore  that  the  sepulchre 
be  made  sure  until  the  third  day,  lest  his  disciples  come 
by  night,  and  steal  him  away,  and  say  unto  the  people, 
He  is  risen  from  the  dead :  so  the  last  error  shall  be  worse 
than  the  first.  Pilate  said  unto  them,  Ye  have  a  watch, 
go  your  way,  make  it  as  sure  as  ye  can.  So  they  went, 
and  made  the  sepulchre  sure,  sealing  the  stone,  and  set- 
ting a  watch. 


THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 


ORDER  FOR  THE  BAPTISM  OF 
INFANTS 


\  Baptism  should  be  administered  at  a  public  Service.  When  cir- 
cumstances demand,  it  may  be  administered  privately,  but  public 
announcement  thereof  shall  afterward  be  made.  Parents  are  urged 
not  to  delay  the  baptism  of  their  children. 

r  The  names  of  the  pare  fits,  of  the  sponsors,  and  of  the  child,  with  the 
date  and  place  of  birth  and  of  baptism,  shall  be  entered  in  the  Record 
of  the  Congregation,  and  a  proper  certificate  issued. 

r  Only  members  of  the  Church  shall  be  accepted  as  sponsors. 

r  Baptism  may  be  administered  at  any  of  the  regular  Services  or  at  a 
specially  appointed  Service.  When  administered  at  The  Service,  the 
Order  here  given  may  follow  the  Creed  or  the  General  Prayer;  when 
at  Vespers,  it  may  follow  the  Lessons  or  the  Sermon;  when  at  a  spe- 
cially appointed  Service,  the  Order  may  be  preceded  by  a  Hymn. 

r  The  Minister  may  lay  his  hand  on  the  head  of  the  child  during  the 
repetition  of  the  Lord's  Prayer. 


I 


r  The  Minister  shall  say: 
N  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holv  Ghost.     Amen. 


DEARLY  Beloved:  Forasmuch  as  all  men  are  con- 
ceived and  born  in  sin,  and  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ  hath  said,  Except  a  man  be  born  of  water  and 
of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God: 
I  beseech  you  to  call  upon  God  the  Father,  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  of  His  goodness  and  mercy  He 
will  receive  this  child,  by  baptism,  into  the  Church  of  the 
Redeemer,  and  make  him  a  living  member  of  the  same. 

3S9 


390  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Father  of 
l\.  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  We  call  upon  Thee  for 
this  child,  and  beseech  Thee  to  bestow  upon  him  the 
gift  of  Thy  baptism  and  Thine  everlasting  grace  by  the 
washing  of  regeneration.  Receive  him,  O  Lord,  as 
Thou  hast  promised  by  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  saying: 
Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find; 
knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

HEAR  the  Holy  Gospel,  which  saith: 
They  brought  young  children  to  Him,  that  He 
should  touch  them:  and  His  disciples  rebuked  those 
that  brought  them.  But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  He 
was  much  displeased,  and  said  unto  them:  Suffer 
the  little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and  forbid  them 
not,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I  say 
unto  you,  whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of 
God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein.  And 
He  took  them  up  in  His  arms,  put  His  hands  upon 
them,  and  blessed  them. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  said: 

A  LL  power  is  given  unto  Me  in  heaven  and  in  earth. 
jLJl  Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost;  teaching  them  to  observe  all  things 
whatsoever  I  have  commanded  you;  and,  lo,  I  am  with 
you  alway,  even  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized  shall  be  saved. 

f  Then  shall  all  say: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done 
on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 


ORDER    FOR   THE    BAPTISM   OF    INFANTS        591 


bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,   as   we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against   us;   And  lead  us  not   into 

temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 

kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 


i 


Then  shall  the  Minister  say  to  those  who  present  tlu  child: 

X  obedience  to  our  Lord's  command  you  bring  this 
„  child  for  Holy  Baptism.     I  therefore  ask  you: 
Do  you  renounce  the  devil,  and  all  his  works,  and  all 


his  w 


■ays." 


Answer:   Yes,  I  renounce. 


r  Then  shall  the  Minuter  say: 

Let  us  all  confess  the  Faith  into  which  we  have  been 
baptized,  and  into  which  this  child  is  now  to  be  baptized. 

r  Then  shall  all  say  the  Apostles'  Creed. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty.  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord:  Who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The  third 
day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead;  lie  ascended  into 
heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness  of 
sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life  ever- 
lasting.    Amen. 

r  Then,  addressing  those  who  present  the  child,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Do  you  present  this  child  to  be  baptized  into  this 
Christian  Faith? 

Answer:   I  do. 


392  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

Do  you  promise  to  instruct  him  in  the  Word  of  God, 
and  to  bring  him  up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of 
the  Lord? 

Answer:   Yes,  I  promise. 

c~  The  Minister  may  now  ask:    How  shall  this  child  be  named?  and 
shall  then  baptize  him  by  applying  the  water  three  times  as  he  saith: 

NI  BAPTIZE  thee: 
•  }  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the    Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

r\  Then  the  Minister,  laying  his  hand  on  the  head  of  the  child,  shall  say: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
A~\  Christ,  Who  hath  begotten  thee  again  of  water 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  hath  forgiven  thee  all  thy  sin, 
strengthen  thee  with  His  grace  unto  life  everlasting. 
Amen. 

Peace  be  with  thee. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  Merciful  God  and  Father, 
11  we  thank  Thee  that  Thou  dost  graciously  pre- 
serve and  extend  Thy  Church,  and  that  Thou  hast 
granted  to  this  child  the  new  birth  in  Holy  Baptism, 
and  received  him  as  Thy  child  and  heir  to  Thy  kingdom; 
and  we  humbly  beseech  Thee  to  defend  and  keep  him 
in  this  grace,  that  he  may  never  depart  from  Thee,  but 
may  always  live  according  to  Thy  will,  and  finally  re- 
ceive the  fullness  of  Thy  promise  in  Thine  eternal  king- 
dom; through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Xord,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Tf  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  to  those  who  have  presented  the  child: 

I  NOW  admonish  you  who  have  done  so  charitable  a 
work  to  this  child  in  his  Baptism,  that  ye  diligently 
and  faithfully  teach  him  the  Ten  Commandments,  the 
Creed,  and  the  Lord's  Prayer;  and  that,  as  he  grows  in 


ORDER  FOR  THE   BAPTISM   OF   [NFANTS        S98 

years,  ye  place  in  his  hands  the  Holy  Scriptures,  bring 

him  to  the  Services  of  God's  House;  and  provide  for  his 
instruction  in  the  Christian  Faith,  that,  abiding  in  the 
covenant  of  his  Baptism,  and  in  communion  with  the 
Church,  he  may  be  brought  up  to  lead  a  godly  life  until 
the  day  of  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

THE  Blessing  of  Almighty  God,  the  Father,  the  Son, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  alway.     Amen. 


AX    ALTERNATE    FORM    OF    QUESTIONS 

T  In  place  of  the  questions,  page  391,  the  following,  which  are  of  ancient 
origin  and  wide  usage  in  the  Church,  may  be  used. 

SIXCE  in  Christian  love  you  present  this  child  for  Holy  Baptism, 
I  call  upon  you  to  answer  in  his  stead. 
Dost  thou  renounce  the  devil,  and  all  his  works,  and  all  his  ways? 
Answer;    Yes,  I  renounce. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty.  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth?  And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  Descended  into 
hell;  The  third  day  rose  again  from  the  dead;  Ascended  into  heaven. 
And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty;  Whence 
He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead?  And  in  the  Holy 
Ghost;  The  holy  Christian  Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The 
Forgiveness  of  sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life 
everlasting? 

Answer:   I  believe. 

Dost  thou  desire  to  be  baptized  into  this  Christian  Faith? 
Answer:    I  do. 

%  The  baptism  shall  then  proceed  according  to  the  Order  {page  392) 
beginning  with  the  words:   X\,  I  baptize  thee,  etc. 


LAY    BAPTISM 

%  If  the  child  be  in  extreme  illness,  and  there  be  no  time  to  call  the 
Minister,  any  Christian  man  or  woman  may  administer  baptism, 
being  careful  to  use  with  the  water,  the  words:  X.,  I  baptize  thee:  In 
the  Xame  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen.     The  Lord's  Prayer  may  then  be  said. 


394  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

r  Such  baptis?n  shall  in  all  cases,  be  reported  to  the  Minister,  who 
shall  inquire:  Whether  the  child  was  baptized  with  water;  In  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son.  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost?  If 
he  so  find,  he  shall  enter  the  same  in  the  Record  of  the  Congregation 
as  a  true  Christian  baptism,  but  if  he  be  uncertain  whether  the  child 
has  been  properly  baptized,  he  shall  baptize  him  according  to  the 
Order.  

CONFIRMATION    OF    LAY    BAPTISM 

r  Baptism  administered  by  a  lay  person  may  afterward  be  publicly  con- 
firmed at  a  Service  of  the  Church.  In  such  case  the  child  shall  be 
brought  to  the  church,  and  the  person  who  administered  the  baptism 
and  the  witnesses  shall  also  be  present. 

r  The  Minister  shall  ask  the  following  questions: 

BY  whom  was  this  baptism  administered? 
Who  were  present? 
Was  the  child  baptized  with  water? 

Was  the  child  baptized  with  the  use  of  the  words:    In  the  Name  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost? 

r  These  questions  having  been    satisfactorily  answered,  the    Minister 
shall  say: 

FORASMUCH  as  you  have  done  this  in  obedience  to  the  com- 
mand of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  declare  this  baptism  to  have 
been  properly  administered. 

Let  us  pray. 

r  Then  the  Minister,  laying  his  hand  upon  the  head  of  the  child,  shall  say 
the  Lord's  Prayer. 

r  Then  shall  he  say: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  hath 
l  begotten  thee  again  of  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  hath  for- 
given thee  all  thy  sin,  strengthen  thee  with  His  grace  unto  life  ever- 
lasting.    Amen. 

Peace  be  with  thee. 


ORDER   FOR  THE  BAPTISM  OF   ADULTS 


395 


ORDER  FOR  THE  BAPTISM  OF 
ADULTS 


•  When  a  person  who  has  not  been  baptized  in  infancy,  desires  to 
confess  his  faith  in  Christ  and  to  receive  Holy  Baptism,  he  shall 
first  be  instructed  i)t  the  Christian  Faith  as  it  is  set  forth  in  the  Small 
Catechism. 

'  The  baptism  of  adults  shall  be  administered  in  the  church,  in  the 
presence  of  the  Congregation,  except  in  cases  of  urgent  necessity. 
When  administered  privately,  public  announcement  of  the  baptism 
shall  be  made  at  the  next  Service  of  the  Congregation. 


r  The  Candidate  shall  present  himself  for  baptism,  and  the  Minister, 
addressing  the  Congregation,  shall  say: 

DEARLY  Beloved:  Forasmuch  as  all  men  are  con- 
ceived and  born  in  sin,  and  by  thought,  word,  and 
deed,  transgress  God's  Holy  Law;  and  forasmuch  as  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ  hath  said,  Except  a  man  be  born 
of  water  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  king- 
dom of  God:  I  beseech  you  to  call  upon  God,  the  Father, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that,  of  His  goodness 
and  mercy,  He  will  receive  this  person  by  baptism  into 
the  Church  of  the  Redeemer,  and  make  him  a  living 
member  of  the  same. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Father  of  our 
l\.  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  We  call  upon  Thee  for  this  Thy 
servant,  and  beseech  Thee  to  bestow  upon  him  the  gift 
of  Thy  baptism  and  Thine  everlasting  grace  by  the 
washing  of  regeneration.  Receive  him,  O  Lord,  as 
Thou  hast  promised  by  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  saying: 
Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find; 
knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


396  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

HEAR  the  words  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ: 
All  power  is  given  unto  Me  in  heaven  and  in 
earth.  Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptiz- 
ing them  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  teaching  them  to  observe  all 
things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded  you;  and,  lo,  I 
am  with  you  alway,  even  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 
He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized  shall  be  saved. 

If  Then  shall  all  say: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  ask  the  person  to  be  baptized: 

DOST  thou  renounce  the  devil,  and  all  his  works, 
and  all  his  ways? 

Answer:   Yes,  I  renounce. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth?  And  in  Jesus  Christ  His 
only  Son,  our  Lord;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  Descended 
into  hell;  The  third  day  rose  again  from  the  dead;  As- 
cended into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of 
God  the  Father  Almighty;  Whence  He  shall  come  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead?  And  in  the  Holy  Ghost; 
The  holy  Christian  Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints; 
The  Forgiveness  of  sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body; 
and  the  Life  everlasting? 

Answer:  I  believe. 


ORDER   FOR   THE   BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS 


397 


Dost  thou  desire  to  be  baptized  into  this  Christian 
Faith? 

Answer:   I  do. 

Dost  thou  promise  to  abide  in  this  Faith? 
Anstoer:   Yes,  by  the  help  of  God. 

Dost  thou  promise,  as  a  member  of  the  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Church,  to  remain  faithful  to  its  teachings, 
and  to  be  diligent  in  the  use  of  the  Means  of  Grace? 

Answer:  Yes,  by  the  help  of  God. 

r  Then  shall  the  Candidate  kneel,  and  the  Minister  shall  baptize  him  by 
applying  the  water  three  times  as  he  saith: 

NI  BAPTIZE  thee: 
•  j  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

r  Then  the  Minister,  laying  his  hand  on  the  head  of  the  person  bap- 
tized, shed  I  say: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
il  Christ,  Who  hath  begotten  thee  again  of  water 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  hath  forgiven  thee  all  thy 
sins,  strengthen  thee  with  His  grace  unto  life  everlast- 
ing.    Amen. 

Peace  be  with  thee. 
If  Then  shall  the  Congregation  rise,  and  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  vouch- 
i\  safed  to  regenerate  this  Thy  serva?it  by  water 
and  the  Spirit,  and  hast  forgiven  him  all  his  sins: 
Strengthen  him,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
the  Comforter;  and  daily  increase  in  him  Thy  manifold 
gifts  of  grace:  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  understanding; 
the  spirit  of  counsel  and  might;  the  spirit  of  knowledge 
and  of  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  now  and  forever;  through 


398  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

r  Then  shall  the  person  baptized  rise,  and  the  Minister,  giving  his  right 
hand,  shall  say: 

IN  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  Whom  thou  hast  con- 
fessed and  promised  to  serve,  I  hereby  declare  thee 
a  member  of  this  Congregation,  and  authorize  thee  to 
receive  the  Lord's  Supper  and  to  participate  in  all  the 
spiritual  privileges  of  the  Church. 

*~  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  to  the  Congregation: 
AND  now,  I  admonish  you,  the  members  of  this 
l\.  Congregation,  to  acknowledge  and  receive  this 
your  fellow-member  as  your  brother  and  heir  with  you  in 
Christ  Jesus,  and  ever  to  pray  that  God  may  perfect 
the  work  which  He  hath  begun  in  him  by  His  Holy 
Spirit. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

THE   Blessing  of    Almighty  God,   the   Father,   the 
Son,  and  the  Holy   Ghost,  be  with  thee  alway. 
Amen. 

r  When  adults  are  admitted  to  the  Church  by  the  Sacrament  of  Holy 
Baptism,  the  Rite  of  Confirmation  shall  not  be  administered  to  them. 

r  If  adults  are  to  be  baptized  and  others  are  to  be  confirmed  at  the  same 
Service,  Baptism  shall  first  be  administered  according  to  the  foregoing 
Order,  beginning  with  the  Prayer:  Almighty  and  Everlasting  God, 
and  concluding  with  the  icords:  Peace  be  with  thee,  after  the  bap- 
tism. The  persons  baptized  shall  remain  at  the  Altar,  or  if  baptized 
at  the  Font  they  shall  now  come  to  the  Altar. 

r  Then  shall  follow  the  Confirmation,  according  to  the  Order  provided, 
as  far  as  and  including  the  Prayer  of  Blessing. 

r  Then  shall  the  persons  baptized  and  those  confirmed  rise,  and  the 
Minister,  giving  his  right  hand  to  each,  shall  say:  In  the  Name  of 
the  Lord  Jesus,  etc.,  arid  the  Service  shall  continue  according  to 
the  Order  for  Confirmation,  except  that  the  Lord's  Prayer  shall 
be  omitted. 


ORDER   FOR   CONFIRMATION 


390 


ORDER  FOR  CONFIRMATION 


r  Candidates  for  Confirmation  shall  fa    instructed   in   the  Christian 

Faith,  as  it  is  set  forth  in  the  Small  Catechism,  and  be  approved  in 
such  manner  as  may  be  deemed  satisfactory  by  the  Pastor  and  Church 
Council. 

r  Confirmation  admits  to  all  the  spiritual  rights  and  privileges  of  the 
Church;  participation  in  the  temporal  affairs  of  the  Congregation  is 
governed  by  its  Constitution. 

f  The  Seasons  of  Easter  and.  Pentecost  have  been  regarded  from 
ancient  times  as  the  most  fitting  for  the  administration  of  Confirma- 
tion, though  it  may  be  administered  at  any  time. 

r  Confirmation  shall  be  administered  at  a  public  Service  of  the  Con- 
gregation. In  case  of  serious  illness  or  pressing  necessity,  it  may 
be  administered  privately  in  the  presence  of  members  of  the  Church. 
In  such  case  the  Confirmation  shall  be  publicly  announced  to  the 
Congregation. 

r  When  Confirmation  is  administered  at  The  Service,  this  Order  shall 
follow  the  General  Prayer. 


r  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  be  sung. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  announce  the  names  of  those  to  be  confirmed, 
and  they  shall  come  to  the  Altar. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

DEARLY  Beloved:  In  Holy  Baptism  you  were 
received  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  made  mem- 
bers of  His  Holy  Church;  in  accordance  with  our  Lord's 
command,  you  have  been  instructed  in  the  Word  of  God 
and  led  to  the  knowledge  of  His  will  and  of  His  gracious 
Gospel;  and  you  now  desire  to  be  confirmed. 
I  therefore  ask  each  of  you: 

OST  thou  renounce  the  devil,  and  all  his  works, 
and  all  his  ways? 

Answer:  Yes,  I  renounce. 
Dost  thou  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty? 
Answer:  I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  heaven  and  earth. 


D 


400  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

Dost  thou  believe  in  Jesus  Christ? 

Answer:  I  believe  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our 
Lord;  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of 
the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was 
crucified,  dead  and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell; 
The  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead;  He  as- 
cended into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of 
God,  the  Father  Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall  come 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost? 

Answer:  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy 
Christian  Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The 
Forgiveness  of  sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body; 
And  the  Life  everlasting. 

Dost  thou  promise  to  abide  in  this  Faith? 
Answer:    Yes,  by  the  help  of  God. 

Dost  thou  promise,  as  a  member  of  the  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Church,  to  remain  faithful  to  its  teachings 
and  to  be  diligent  in  the  use  of  the  Means  of  Grace? 

Answer:  Yes,  by  the  help  of  God. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  vouch- 
jL3l  safed  to  regenerate  these  Thy  servants  by  water 
and  the  Spirit,  and  hast  forgiven  them  all  their  sins: 
Strengthen  them,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  the  Comforter;  and  daily  increase  in  them  Thy 
manifold  gifts  of  grace :  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  under- 
standing; the  spirit  of  counsel  and  might;  the  spirit  of 
knowledge  and  of  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  now  and  forever; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ORDER   FOR   CONFIRMATION  401 

If  Then  shall  the  candidates  kneel,  and  tlie  Minister  shall  fay  his  hand, 

or  hands,  on  the  head  of  each  and  say  the  Prayer  of  Blessing. 

7  A  Text  of   Holy  Scripture  for  each  candidate  maybe  said  before  the 

Prayer  of  BL  ssing. 

THE  Father  in  Heaven,  for  Jesus'  sake,  renew  and 
increase  in  thee  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  to 
thy  strengthening  in  faith,  to  thy  growth  in  grace,  to 
thy  patience  in  suffering,  and  to  the  blessed  hope  of 
everlasting  life. 

Tf  Each  one  confirmed  shall  say: 
Amen. 

1f  Then  shall  they  rise,  and  the  Minister,  giving  his  right  hand  to  each, 
shall  say: 

IN  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  Whom  thou  hast  con- 
fessed and  promised  to  serve,  I  hereby  declare  thee 
a  member  of  this  Congregation,  and  authorize  thee  to 
receive  the  Lord's  Supper  and  to  participate  in  all  the 
spiritual  privileges  of  the  Church. 

r  Then  shall  the  Congregation  rise  and  the  Minister  shall  say: 

AND  now,  I  admonish  you,  the  members  of  this 
l  Congregation,  to  acknowledge  and  receive  these 
your  fellow-members  as  your  brethren  and  heirs  with 
you  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  ever  to  pray  that  God  may  per- 
fect the  work  which  He  hath  begun  in  them  by  His  Holy 
Spirit. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 
fy.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Merciful  God,  Heavenly  Father, 
XJL  Who  only  workest  in  us  to  will  and  to  do  the 
things  that  please  Thee:  Confirm,  we  beseech  Thee,  the 
work  which  Thou  hast  begun  in  these  Thy  servants; 
that,  abiding  in  the  communion  of  Thy  Church  and  in 
the  faith  of  Thy  Gospel,  no  false  doctrine,  no  lusts  of  the 


402  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

flesh,  nor  love  of  the  world  may  lead  them  away  from 
Thee,  nor  from  the  truth  which  they  have  confessed; 
but  that,  in  joyful  obedience  to  Thy  Word,  they  may 
ever  know  Thee  more  perfectly,  love  Thee  more  fer- 
vently, and  serve  Thee  in  every  good  word  and  deed, 
to  the  blessing  of  their  fellow-men,  the  edification  of  Thy 
people  and  the  glory  of  Thy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

If  Then  shall  all  say: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done 
on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  dismiss  them,  saying: 

THE  Blessing  of  Almighty  God,  the  Father,  the  Son, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  alway.     Amen. 


If  Then,  if  the  Administration  of  the  Holy  Communion  does  not  follow, 
Psalm  23  or  a  Hymn  may  be  sung,  and  the  Benediction  shall  be  said. 


* 


ORDER    l'OK    PUBLIC  CONFESSION 


403 


ORDER  FOR  PUBLIC  CONFESSION 

PREPARATORY   TO   THE   HOLY 
COMMUNION 


^f  The  Order  for  Public  Confession  is  a  Vesper  Service,  and  should  be 
appointed  for  the  afternoon  or  evening  of  the  Friday  or  Saturday  pre- 
ceding the  Holy  Communion,  when  all  who  purpose  to  commune  should 
be  present. 

r  JVhen  the  Confessional  Service  immediately  precedes  The  Service,  the 
Order  shall  begin  with  the  words:  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  R".  Amen.  Then  shall  follow: 
The  Exhortation,  the  Confession,  the  Absolution  and  the  New 
Testament  Benediction.  The  Service  shall  begin  with  the  Introit 
for  the  Day. 

c  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  or  another  suitable  Hymn 

may  be  sung. 
*    The  Versicles  with  the  Gloria  Patri  shall  be  sung  or  said,  the  Congre- 
gation standing  until  the  end  of  the  Psalm. 


MAKE  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me. 
IT.  Make  haste  to  help  me,  O  Lord. 
The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit. 

R\  A  broken  and  a  contrite. heart,  O  God,  Thou 
wilt  not  despise. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

R\  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  this  Psalm: 
Psalm  51,     Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy 
loving  kindness  :    according  unto  the  multitude 
of  Thy  tender  mercies,  blot  out  my  transgressions. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity:  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions:  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me. 


404  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

Against  Thee,  Thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this 
evil  in  Thy  sight:  that  Thou  mightest  be  justified  when 
Thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  Thou  judgest. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity:  and  in  sin  did  my 
mother  conceive  me. 

Behold,  Thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts :  and 
in  the  hidden  part  Thou  shalt  make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean:  wash 
me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness:  that  the  bones 
which  Thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins:  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God:  and  renew  a 
right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence :  and  take  not 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation:  and  up- 
hold me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  Thy  ways :  and  sinners 
shall  be  converted  unto  Thee. 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips:  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  one  or  more  of  the  following  Lessons  of  Holy  Scripture 
be  read: 
Exodus  20  :  1-17. 
Daniel  9  :  4-9,  17-19. 
Isaiah  57  :  14-21. 
Isaiah  1  :  11-18. 
1  John  1  :  5-9. 
1  Corinthians  11  :  23-29. 
Matthew  5  :  21-29. 

If  Then  may  follow  an  Address  or  Sermon,  after  which  shall  be  sung  a 
Hymn. 


Matthew  11  :  25- 

30. 

Mark  12 

:  28-31. 

Luke  13 

•  1-9. 

Luke  15 

1>  2,  11 

-31. 

John  13  : 

1-17. 

John  20  : 

19-23. 

ORDER  FOR   PUBLIC   CONFESSION  405 

^f  Then   shall  the    Congregation   rise,  and   the  Minister  shall  nad  the 
following  Exhortation: 

DEARLY  Beloved!  Forasmuch  as  we  purpose  to 
come  to  the  Holy  Supper  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  it  becometh  us  diligently  to  examine  ourselves, 
as  St.  Paul  exhorteth  us.  For  this  Holy  Sacrament 
hath  been  instituted  for  the  special  comfort  and  strength- 
ening of  those  who  humbly  confess  their  sins,  and  who 
hunger  and  thirst  after  righteousness. 

But  if  we  thus  examine  ourselves,  we  shall  find  in  us 
nothing  but  sin  and  death,  from  which  we  can  in  no  wise 
set  ourselves  free.  Therefore  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
hath  had  mercy  upon  us,  and  hath  taken  upon  Himself 
our  nature,  that  so  He  might  fulfill  for  us  the  whole 
will  and  law  of  God,  and  for  us  and  for  our  deliverance 
suffer  death  and  all  that  we  by  our  sins  have  deserved. 
And  to  the  end  that  we  should  the  more  confidently  be- 
lieve this,  and  be  strengthened  by  our  faith  in  cheerful 
obedience  to  His  will,  He  hath  instituted  the  Holy 
Sacrament  of  His  Supper,  in  which  He  giveth  us  His 
Body  to  eat,  and  His  Blood  to  drink. 

Therefore  whoso  eateth  of  this  Bread  and  drinketh 
of  this  Cup,  firmly  believing  the  words  of  Christ,  dwell- 
eth  in  Christ,  and  Christ  in  Him,  and  hath  eternal  life. 

We  should  also  do  this  in  remembrance  of  Him,  show- 
ing His  death,  that  He  was  delivered  for  our  offences, 
and  raised  again  for  our  justification,  and,  rendering  unto 
Him  most  hearty  thanks  for  the  same,  take  up  our 
cross  and  follow  Him;  and,  according  to  His  command- 
ment, love  one  another  even  as  He  hath  loved  us.  For 
we  are  all  one  body,  even  as  we  are  all  partakers  of  this 
one  Bread,  and  drink  of  this  one  Cup. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto  Whom  all  hearts  are  open, 
l  all  desires  known,  and  from  Whom  no  secrets  are 
hid:  Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspira- 
tion of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love 


406  THE   OCCASIONAL   SERVICES 

Thee,  and  worthily  magnify  Thy  holy  Name;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


i 


r  Then  shall  the  Minister  begin  the  Confession,  as  here  folloiceth: 
ASK  you  in  the  presence  of  Almighty  God,  Who 
searcheth  the  heart: 


DO  you  truly  acknowledge,  confess,  and  lament 
that  you  are  by  nature  sinful,  and  that  by  omit- 
ting to  do  good  and  by  doing  evil  you  have  in  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  grieved  and  offended  your  God  and 
Saviour,  and  thereby  justly  deserved  His  condemna- 
tion? 

If  this  be  the  sincere  confession  of  your  hearts,  de- 
clare it  by  saying:    Yes. 

Answer:   Yes. 

DO  you  truly  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  came  into 
the  world  to  save  sinners,  and  that  all  who  believe 
on  His  Name  receive  the  forgiveness  of  sins?  Do  you. 
therefore,  earnestly  desire  to  be  delivered  from  all  your 
sins,  and  are  you  confident  that  it  is  the  gracious  will 
of  your  Heavenly  Father,  for  Christ's  Sake,  to  forgive 
your  sins  and  to  cleanse  you  from  all  unrighteous- 
ness? 

If  so,  confess  it  by  saying:  Yes. 
Answer:   Yes. 

IS  it  your  earnest  purpose,  henceforth,  to  be  obedient 
to  the  Holy  Spirit,  so  as  to  hate  and  forsake  all 
manner  of  sin,  to  live  as  in  God's  presence,  and  to  strive 
daily  after  holiness  of  heart  and  life? 

If  so,  answer:    Yes. 

Answer:   Yes. 

Let  us  humbly  kneel,  and  make  confession  unto  God. 
imploring  His  forgiveness  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


ORDER   FOR  PUBLIC   CONFESSION 


407 


r  Then  skull  all  kneel,  and  say: 

OGOD,  our  Heavenly  Father,  I  confess  unto  Thee 
that  I  have  grievously  sinned  against  Thee  in 
many  ways;  not  only  by  outward  transgression,  but  also 
by  secret  thoughts  and  desires,  which  I  cannot  fully 
understand,  but  which  are  all  known  unto  Thee.  I  do 
earnestly  repent,  and  am  heartily  sorry  for  these  my 
offences,  and  I  beseech  Thee  of  Thy  great  goodness  to 
have  mercy  upon  me,  and  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear 
Son,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  to  forgive  my  sins,  and 
graciously  to  help  my  infirmities.     Amen. 


%  Then  shall  the  Minister  rise  and  say  the  Absolution.      The  Congre- 
gation shall  remain  kneeling  until  after  the  Benediction. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  hath  had 
„  mercy  upon  us,  and  for  the  sake  of  the  sufferings, 
death,  and  resurrection  of  His  dear  Son,  Jesus  Christ, 
our  Lord,  forgiveth  us  all  our  sins.  As  a  Minister  of 
the  Church  of  Christ,  and  by  His  authority,  I  therefore 
declare  unto  you  who  do  truly  repent  and  believe  in 
Him,  the  entire  forgiveness  of  all  your  sins:  In  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

On  the  other  hand,  by  the  same  authority,  I  declare 
unto  the  impenitent  and  unbelieving,  that  so  long  as 
they  continue  in  their  impenitence,  God  hath  not  for- 
given their  sins,  and  will  assuredly  visit  their  iniquities 
upon  them,  if  they  turn  not  from  their  evil  ways,  and 
come  to  true  repentance  and  faith  in  Christ,  ere  the 
day  of  grace  be  ended. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  kneel,  and  all  shall  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 


408  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Collect  for  the  Day  except  when  The 
Service  immediately  follows  this  Order. 

If  Then  may  other  suitable  Collects  be  said,  and  after  them  the  Collect 
for  Peace. 

y.   The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people. 
IV.  The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace. 

OGOD,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  coun- 
sels, and  all  just  works  do  proceed:  Give  unto  Thy 
servants  that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give;  that 
our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and 
also  that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of 
our  enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quietness; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour,  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

If  The  Minister  shall  rise  and  say  the  Benediction. 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love 
of  God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  with  you  all.     Amen. 


ORDER  FOR  PRIVATE  CONFESSION 


409 


ORDER   FOR   PRIVATE    CONFES- 
SION  AND   ABSOLUTION 


f  Private  Confession  and  Absolution  has  been  used  by  the  Church  from 
ancient  times,  and  persons  who  are  burdened  in  conscience  on  ac- 
count of  sin  may  always  seek  the  personal  ministration  of  the  Pastor 
before  the  Holy  Communion,  or  at  any  other  time.  In  such  case  the 
Penitent  may  use  his  own  words  or  the  following  Confession: 

OGOD,  our  Heavenly  Father,  I  confess  unto  Thee 
that  I  have  grievously  sinned  against  Thee  in 
many  ways;  not  only  by  outward  transgression,  but 
also  by  secret  thoughts  and  desires,  which  I  cannot  fully 
understand,  but  which  are  all  known  unto  Thee.  I  do 
earnestly  repent,  and  am  heartily  sorry  for  these  my 
offences,  and  I  beseech  Thee  of  Thy  great  goodness  to 
have  mercy  upon  me,  and  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  to  forgive  my  sins,  and  gra- 
ciously to  help  my  infirmities.     Amen. 

%  After  the  Confession,  the  Pastor  shall  say  the  Absolution: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  hath  had 
Jt\>  mercy  upon  thee,  and  for  the  sake  of  the  suffer- 
ings, death,  and  resurrection  of  His  dear  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord,  forgiveth  thee  all  thy  sins.  Upon 
the  confession  which  thou  hast  made,  and  in  obedience 
to  our  Lord's  command,  I  declare  unto  thee  the  entire 
forgiveness  of  all  thy  sins:  In  the  Name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

1[  Then  shall  the  Pastor  say: 

THE   Blessing  of  Almighty   God,   the  Father,   the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with   thee  alway. 
Amen. 


410  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 


ORDER    FOR    THE   COMMUNION   OF 
THE   SICK 


If  The  Lord's  Supper  shall  be  administered  only  to  those  icho  sineerely 
repent  and  believe  in  Jesus  Christ,  and  who  are  able  rightly  to  receive 
the  Bread  and  Wine;  whereof  the  Minister  shall  be  reasonably  assured 
before  administering  the  Sacrament. 

If  //  the  sick  person  be  so  weak,  or  in  such  peril  of  death,  that  the  entire 
Order  here  given  cannot  be  followed,  it  shall  suffice  to  use  the  Words  of 
Institution,  and  to  administer  the  Bread  and  Wine. 

If  Confession  and  Absolution  should  always  precede  the  Communion 
of  the  Sick. 

If  The  sick  person  may  use  his  own  words,  or  the  following  Confession; 
or,  the  Minister  may  say  these  words,  the  nek  person  consenting 
thereto  and  affirming  the  confession  as  his  own;  or,  the  Minister  may 
use  the  Order  for  Public  Confession,  or  parts  thereof. 


If  The  Minister  shall  say: 

DEARLY  Beloved:  Forasmuch  as  thou  desirest 
to  receive  the  Holy  Sacrament  of  the  Body  and 
Blood  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  for  the 
comfort  and  relief  of  thy  conscience,  and  for  the 
strengthening  of  thy  faith,  in  this  thine  affliction;  it 
is  meet  and  right  that  thou  shouldest  make  confession 
of  thy  sins,  obtain  in  the  Absolution  assurance  of 
forgiveness,  and  thus  be  prepared  worthily  to  receive 
the  Holy  Supper. 

If  The  sick  person  may  say: 

OGOD,  our  Heavenly  Father,  I  confess  unto  Thee 
that  I  have  grievously  sinned  against  Thee  in 
many  ways;  not  only  by  outward  transgression,  but 
also  by  secret  thoughts  and  desires,  which  I  cannot  fully 
understand,  but  which  are  all  known  unto  Thee.  I  do 
earnestly  repent,  and  am  heartily  sorry  for  these  my 
offences,  and  I  beseech  Thee  of  Thy  great  goodness  to 
have  mercy  upon  me,  and  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  to  forgive  my  sins,  and  gra- 
ciously to  help  my  infirmities.     Amen. 


ORDER    FOR   THE   COMMUNION   GF  THE   SICK     411 

f    Then  shall  the  Minister  give  the  Absolution,  saying: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  hath  had 
IJL  mercy  upon  thee,  and  for  the  sake  of  the  suffer- 
ings, death,  and  resurrection  of  His  dear  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord,  forgiveth  thee  all  thy  sins.  Upon 
the  confession  which  thou  hast  made,  and  in  obedience 
to  our  Lord's  command,  I  declare  unto  thee  the  entire 
forgiveness  of  all  thy  sins:  In  the  Name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

THE   Blessing  of  Almighty   God,   the  Father,   the 
Son,  and  the  Holy   Ghost,  be  with  thee  alway. 
Amen. 


r  Then  shall  the  Minister  prepare  for  the  Administration  of  the  Sacra- 
ment. 

r  The  regular  Order  for  the  Holy  Communion  may  be  used,  or  the 
following  Order. 

f    Then  shall  the  Minister  say  this  Introit: 

UNTO  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul.     O  my 
God,  I  trust   in  Thee:  let  me  not  be  ashamed. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost:  as  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is   now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Gospel,  John  3:16. 

GOD  so  loved  the  world,  that  He  gave  His  Only- 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  Him 
should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 

r  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed. 

I   BELIEVE    in   God    the   Father  Almighty,   Maker 
of  heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord;  Who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,   Was  crucified, 


412  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

dead,  and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The  third 
day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into 
heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness 
of  sins;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  turn  to  the  table  ichereon  the  Bread  and  Wine 
have  been  placed,  and  shall  say: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  he  take  the  Paten,  with  the  Bread,  and  say: 

OUR  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  night  in  which  He 
was  betrayed,  took  bread;  and  when  He  had  given 
thanks.  He  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  His  disciples,  say- 
ing, Take,  eat;  this  is  My  Body,  which  is  given  for 
you;  this  do  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

*i  Then  shall  he  give  the  Bread,  saying: 

TAKE  and  eat,  this  is  the  Body  of  Christ,  given  for 
thee. 

%  Then  shall  he  take  the  Cup,  and  say: 

AFTER  the  same  manner  also,  He  took  the  cup, 
L  when  He  had  supped,  and  when  He  had  given 
thanks,  He  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all 
of  it;  this  cup  is  the  New  Testament  in  My  Blood, 
which  is  shed  for  you,  and  for  many,  for  the  remission 


ORDER  FOR  THE  COMMUNION  OF  THE  SICK     413 

of  sins;  this  do,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance 
of  Me. 

If  Then  shall  he  give  the  Wine,  saying: 

TAKE  and  drink,  this  is  the  Blood  of  the  New  Testa- 
ment, shed  for  thy  sins. 

r  After  he  hath  given  the  Bread  and  the  Cup,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

THE  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  His  precious 
Blood  strengthen  and  preserve  thee  in  true  faith 
unto  everlasting  life. 

1f  Then  shall  be  said  the  Thanksgiving: 

?.    O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good. 
R".  And  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

WE  thank  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  Thou  hast  re- 
freshed this  Thy  servant  with  this  salutary  gift; 
and  we  beseech  Thee,  of  Thy  mercy,  to  strengthen  him, 
through  the  same,  in  faith  toward  Thee,  in  love  toward 
all  mankind,  in  patience  under  trials,  and  in  the  blessed 
hope  of  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

1f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

THE  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 
The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be 
gracious  unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace.     Amen. 


* 


414  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

LESSONS   AND   PRAYERS   FOR 
THE   SICK 


If  The  Lessons  and  Prayers  here  following  are  intended  for  the  guid- 
ance of  the  Minister  in  the  visitation  of  the  sick,  and  for  private  use  by 
the  afflicted. 

Tf  In  cases  of  illness  the  Minister  should  be  informed,  in  order  that  he 
may  visit  the  sick  person  and  comfort  and  strengthen  him  with  Word 
and  Sacrament.  - 

^f  The  Minister's  visits  should  be  brief. 

^f  The  Minister  may,  at  his  discretion,  read  suitable  passages  of  Scrip- 
ture, as  indicated  below,  and  shall  say  one  or  more  of  the  Prayers,  or 
any  other  suitable  prayer. 

I 

THE    USES    OF    AFFLICTION 

Psalms 

27,  30,  42. 
Lessons 

James  5  :  14-16;  Jer.  29  :  11-14;  Lam.  3  :  18-33; 
Matt.  8  :  1-13;  John  5  :  1-14;  Heb.  12  :  6-13;  James 
1  :  2-12;  1  Peter  1  :  3-25;  4  :  1-19. 

Sentences 

MANY  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous:  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all.     Ps.  34  :  19. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy.  He  that 
goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious  seed,  shall 
doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bringing  his 
sheaves  with  him.     Ps,  126  :  5,6. 

Whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  correcteth;  even  as  the 
father  the  son  in  whom  he  delighteth.     Prov.  3  :  12. 

Behold,  I  have  refined  thee:  I  have  chosen  thee  in 
the  furnace  of  affliction.     Isa.  48  :  10. 

My   thoughts  are   not  your  thoughts,   neither  are 


LESSONS  AND  PRAYERS   FOR  THE  SICK        415 

your  ways  my  ways,  saitb  the  Lord.  For  as  the  hea- 
vens are  higher  than  the  earth,  so  are  my  ways  higher 
than  your  ways,  and  my  thoughts  than  your  thoughts. 
Isa.  55  :  8,  9. 

I  have  loved  thee  with  an  everlasting  love;  there- 
fore with  lovingkindness  have  I  drawn  thee.  Jer. 
31  :3. 

For  our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  moment, 
worketh  for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight 
of  glory;  while  we  look  not  at  the  things  which  are 
seen,  but  at  the  things  which  are  not  seen.  2  Cor.  4  : 
17,  18. 

We  glory  in  tribulations;  knowing  that  tribulation 
worketh  patience;  and  patience,  experience;  and  ex- 
perience, hope:  and  hope  maketh  not  ashamed:  because 
the  love  of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  by  the  Holy 
Ghost  which  is  given  unto  us.     Rom.  5  :  3-5. 

I  reckon  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present  time  are 
not  worthy  to  be  compared  with  the  glory  which  shall 
be  revealed  in  us.     Rom.  8  :  18. 

Prayers 

\ LMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Who  ten- 
l\  derly  carest  for  us  in  our  need  and  sorrow,  and 
gavest  thy  Son  to  be  tempted  in  all  points  like  as  we 
are,  yet  without  sin,  that  we  might  have  a  faithful  High 
Priest  Who  can  be  touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  in- 
firmities: We  Thy  children  beseech  Thee  to  strengthen 
and  comfort  our  afflicted  brother  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  in 
faith  and  patience,  that  his  sickness  may  be  to  Thy 
glory  and  the  salvation  of  his  soul;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OLORD,  look  down  from  heaven,  behold,  visit  and 
relieve  Thy  servant,  for  whom  we  offer  our  sup- 
plications; look  upon  him  with  the  eyes  of  Thy  mercy; 
give  him  comfort  and  sure  confidence  in  Thee;  defend 


416  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

him  from  the  danger  of  the  enemy,  and  keep  him  in 
perpetual  peace  and  safety;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,     Amen. 

For  Use  by  the  Afflicted 

OGOD,  Who  ever  beholdest  Thy  children  with 
tender  affection:  Incline  Thine  ear  to  my  suppli- 
cations, and  graciously  regard  me,  upon  whom  Thou 
hast  laid  the  hand  of  affliction;  visit  me  with  Thy  salva- 
tion, and  bestow  upon  me  the  healing  of  Thy  heavenly 
grace;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

II 

KNOWLEDGE    OF    SIN   AND    REPENTANCE 

Psalms 

6,  31,  38,  51,  102,  130,  138,  139,  143. 

Lessons 
Jer.    30:12-15,    17;   Lam.   3:37-44,   55-58;   Ezek. 
18  :  19-24;  Dan.  9  : 4-19;  Luke  13  :  1-9;  Rev.  2  :  1-17; 
3  :  1-6. 

Sentences 

IF  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves, 
and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  If  we  confess  our  sins,  he 
is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse 
us  from  all  unrighteousness.     1  John  1  :  8,  9. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors?  cleanse  thou  me  from 
secret  faults.     Ps.  19  :  12. 

They  that  be  whole  need  not  a  physician,  but  they 
that  are  sick.  But  go  ye  and  learn  what  that  meaneth. 
I  will  have  mercy,  and  not  sacrifice;  for  I  am  not  come 
to  call  the  righteous,  but  sinners  to  repentance.  Matt. 
9  :  12,  13. 

Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  he  may  be  found,  call  ye 
upon  him  while  he  is  near.  Let  the  wicked  forsake  his 
way,  and  the  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts;  and  let 
him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have  mercy 


LESSONS  AND   PRAYERS   FOB   THE  SICK         111 

upon  him,  and  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abundantly 
pardon,     ha.  55  :  6,  7. 

Your  iniquities  have  separated  between  you  and 
vour  God,  and  vour  sins  have  hid  his  face  from  vou. 
7m.  59  :  & 

Know  therefore  and  see  that  it  is  an  evil  thing  and 
bitter,  that  thou  hast  forsaken  the  Lord  thy  God,  and 
that  my  fear  is  not  in  thee,  saith  the  Lord  God  of 
hosts.    Ver.  2  :  19. 

I  am  merciful,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I  will  not  keep 
anger  for  ever.  Only  acknowledge  thine  iniquity,  that 
thou  hast  transgressed  against  the  Lord  thv  God.  Jer. 
3  :  IS!,  13. 

Say  unto  them,  As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  have 
no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the  wicked;  but  that  the 
wicked  turn  from  his  way  and  live.     Ezelc.  33  :  11. 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto 
him,  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven  and  before 
thee.     Luke  15  :  18. 

Prayers 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Who  art 
l\  ever  ready  to  give  good  gifts  to  them  that  ask 
Thee:  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  we  may  rightly  know  and  lament  our  sins,  and  lay 
hold  upon  Thy  grace  and  forgiveness  in  Christ  Jesus: 
to  the  end  that  we  may  die  unto  sin,  live  unto  Thee,  and 
serve  Thee  in  everlasting  righteousness;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thv  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


For  Use  by  the  Afflicted 

MY  Lord  and  my  God:  Thy  hand  is  heavy  upon  me. 
Give  ear  unto  my  prayer.  Look  upon  mine 
affliction  and  my  pain,  and  forgive  all  my  sins.  Cause 
me  to  know  that  with  Thee  there  is  mercy  and  plenteous 
redemption,  and  make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness. 
Show  me  Thy  mercy,  and  grant  me  Thy  salvation. 
Hear  me  for  Jesus'  sake.     Amen. 


418  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

III 

ASSURANCE  OF  FORGIVENESS  THROUGH  FAITH  IN  CHRIST 

Psalms 
25,  40,  77. 

Lessons 

Matt.  9:1-8;  Luke  7:36-50;  15:1-10,  11-32; 
John,  chapters  14,  15,  16,  17;  Rom.  3  :  23-28;  10  :  9-13. 

Sentences 

GOD  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only-be- 
gotten Son,  that  whosoever  belie veth  in  him  should 
not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.     John  3  :  16. 

Jesus  said  unto  them,  I  am  the  bread  of  life :  he  that 
cometh  to  me  shall  never  hunger;  and  he  that  believ- 
eth  on  me  shall  never  thirst.  Him  that  cometh  to  me 
I  will  in  no  wise  cast  out.  This  is  the  will  of  him  that 
sent  me,  that  every  one  which  seeth  the  Son,  and  be- 
lieve thon  him,  may  have  everlasting  life:  and  I  will 
raise  him  up  at  the  last  day.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  He  that  believeth  on  me  hath  everlasting  life. 
John  6  :  35,  37,  40,  47. 

I  am  the  light  of  the  world:  he  that  followeth  me 
shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have  the  light  of 
life.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  If  a  man  keep  my 
saying,  he  shall  never  see  death.     John  8  :  12,  51. 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy  laden, 
and  I  will  give  you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and 
learn  of  me;  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart;  and 
ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls.  For  my  yoke  is  easy, 
and  my  burden  is  light.     Matt.  11  :  28-30." 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh  awray  the  sin 
of  the  world.     John  1  :  29. 

Surely  he  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and  carried  our  sor- 
rows. He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  he  was 
bruised  for  our  iniquities :  the  chastisement  of  our  peace 
was   upon   him,  and  with  his  stripes  we  are  healed. 


LESSONS  AND   PRAYEBS  FOR  THE  SICK        419 

All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray,  and  the  Lord 
hath  laid  on  him  the  iniquity  of  us  all.     Isa.  53  :  4-6. 

The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin. 
1  John  1  :  7. 

This  is  life  eternal,  that  they  might  know  thee  the 
only  true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou  hast  sent. 
John  17:3. 

Neither  is  there  salvation  in  any  other:  for  there  is 
none  other  name  under  heaven  given  among  men, 
whereby  we  must  be  saved.     Acts  4  :  12. 

This  is  a  faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  accepta- 
tion, that  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save 
sinners.     1  Tim.  1  :  15. 

In  whom  we  have  redemption  through  his  blood, 
the  forgiveness  of  sins,  according  to  the  riches  of  his 
grace.     Eph.  1  :  7. 

God  commendeth  his  love  toward  us,  in  that,  while 
we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us.  Where  sin 
abounded,  grace  did  much  more  abound.    Rom.  5  :  8,  20. 

We  pray  you  in  Christ's  stead,  be  ye  reconciled  to 
God.  For  he  hath  made  him  to  be  sin  for  us,  who 
knew  no  sin,  that  we  might  be  made  the  righteousness 
of  God  in  him.     2  Cor.  5  :  20,  21. 

If  any  man  sin  we  have  an  advocate  with  the  Father, 
Jesus  Christ  the  righteous:  and  he  is  the  propitiation 
for  our  sins:  and  not  for  ours  only,  but  also  for  the  sins 
of  the  whole  world.      1  John  2  :  1,  2. 

Behold,  what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath  be- 
stowed upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of 
God.  And  it  doth  not  yet  appear  what  we  shall  be: 
but  we  know  that,  when  he  shall  appear,  we  shall  be 
like  him;  for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is.     1  John  3  :  1,  2. 

In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us, 
because  that  God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the 
world,  that  we  might  live  through  him.  Herein  is 
love,  not  that  we  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and 
sent  his  Son  to  be  the  propitiation  of  our  sins.  1  John 
4  :  9,  10. 


420  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock:  if  any  man 
hear  my  voice  and  open  the  door,  I  will  come  in  to  him, 
and  will  sup  with  him,  and  he  with  me.     Rev.  3  :  20. 

I  will  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  my  soul  shall  be 
joyful  in  my  God;  for  he  hath  clothed  me  with  the 
garments  of  salvation,  he  hath  covered  me  with  the 
robe  of  righteousness.     Isa.  61  :  10. 

Prayers 

O  GRACIOUS  God,  Who  according  to  the  multi- 
tude of  Thy  mercies  dost  blot  out  the  sins  of 
those  who  do  truly  repent,  and  rememberest  them  no 
more:  Look  in  pity  upon  this  Thy  servant  who  ear- 
nestly desire th  Thy  forgiveness.  Preserve  and  con- 
tinue him  in  the  unity  of  the  Church;  and  forasmuch 
as  he  putteth  his  full  trust  only  in  Thy  mercy,  impute 
not  unto  him  his  sins,  but  strengthen  him  with  Thy 
blessed  Spirit;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

For  Use  by  the  Afflicted 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  Thy  Son  hasf  prom- 
ised forgiveness  of  sin  and  deliverance  from 
everlasting  death:  Strengthen  me,  I  beseech  Thee,  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  my  trust  in  Thy  grace  in  Christ 
Jesus  may  daily  increase;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OGOD,  Whose  strength  is  made  perfect  in  weakness, 
and  Who  dost  not  suffer  us  to  be  tempted  above 
that  we  are  able :  Grant  that  neither  my  own  negligence, 
nor  grievous  temptation,  nor  the  craft  and  subtlety  of 
the  devil,  may  separate  me  from  Christ  my  Saviour, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


LESSONS  AND   PRAYERS   FOB   THE   SICK        421 


IV 
PATIENCE  ONDBB  SUFFERING,  AND  TRUST  IN  GOD'S  HELP 

Psalms 
13,23,27,34,42,52,6s  :  1-8,71,91,  HI. 

Lessons 
Luke  11  :  1-13;  IS  :  1-8;  Acts  3  :  1-10;  Rom.  5  :  1-5; 
S  :  18-27;  Rom.  8  :  28-39;  14  :  7-9;  2  Cor.  1  :  3-7;  4  : 
7-18;  Jas.  5  :  7-11. 

Sentences 

COMMIT  thy  way  unto  the  Lord;  trust  also  in  him; 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass.     Ps.  37  :  5. 

Call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble:  I  will  deliver 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me.     Ps.  50  :  15. 

Fear  thou  not;  for  I  am  with  thee:  be  not  dismayed; 
for  I  am  thy  God:  I  will  strengthen  thee:  yea,  I  will 
help  thee;  yea,  I  will  uphold  thee  with  the  right  hand 
of  my  righteousness.     Isa.  41  :  10. 

A  bruised  reed  shall  he  not  break,  and  the  smoking 
flax  shall  he  not  quench.     Isa.  4^2  :  3. 

Fear  not;  for  I  have  redeemed  thee,  I  have  called 
thee  by  thy  name;  thou  art  mine.  When  thou  passest 
through  the  waters.  I  will  be  with  thee;  and  through 
the  rivers,  they  shall  not  overflow  thee;  for  I  am  the 
Lord  thy  God,  the  Holv  One  of  Israel,  thy  Saviour. 
Isa.  43  :Cl-3. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel: 
In  returning  and  rest  shall  ye  be  saved;  in  quietness 
and  in  confidence  shall  be  your  strength.     Isa.  30  :  15. 

He  giveth  power  to  the  faint,  and  to  them  that  have 
no  might  he  increaseth  strength*.  They  that  wait  upon 
the  Lord  shall  renew  their  strength.     Isa.  40  :  29,  31. 

The  Lord  hath  comforted  his  people,  and  will  have 
mercy  upon  his  afflicted.  Zion  said,  The  Lord  hath 
forsaken  me.  and  my  Lord  hath  forgotten  me.  Can  a 
woman  forget  her  sucking  child,  that  she  should  not 
have  compassion  on  the  son  of  her  womb?  yea,  they 


422  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

may  forget,  yet  will  I  not  forget  thee.  Behold,  I  have 
graven  thee  upon  the  palms  of  my  hands.  Isa.  49  : 
13-16. 

Jesus  said  unto  his  disciples,  If  any  man  will  come 
after  me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and  take  up  his  cross, 
and  follow  me.     Matt.  16  :  24. 

We  are  more  than  conquerors  through  him  that 
loved  us.  For  I  am  persuaded,  that  neither  death,  nor 
life,  nor  angels,  nor  principalities,  nor  powers,  nor  things 
present,  nor  things  to  come,  nor  height,  nor  depth,  nor 
any  other  creature,  shall  be  able  to  separate  us  from  the 
love  of  God,  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  Rom. 
8  :  37-39. 

Now  for  a  season  ye  are  in  heaviness  through  mani- 
fold temptations:  that  the  trial  of  your  faith,  being 
much  more  precious  than  gold  that  perisheth,  though  it 
be  tried  with  fire,  might  be  found  unto  praise  and  honour 
and  glory  at  the  appearing  of  Jesus  Christ.  1  Peter 
1  :  6,  7. 

For  I  reckon  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present  time 
are  not  worthy  to  be  compared  with  the  glory  which  shall 
be  revealed  in  us.     Rom.  8  :  18. 

Beloved,  think  it  not  strange  concerning  the  fiery 
trial  which  is  to  try  you,  as  though  some  strange  thing 
happened  unto  you;  but  rejoice,  inasmuch  as  ye  are 
partakers  of  Christ's  sufferings;  that,  when  his  glory 
shall  be  revealed,  ve  may  be  glad  also  with  exceeding 
joy.     1  Peter  4  :  12,  13. 

He  that  shall  endure  until  the  end,  the  same  shall  be 
saved.  Rejoicing  in  hope,  patient  in  tribulation,  con- 
tinuing instant  in  prayer.      Matt.  24  :  13;  Rom.  12  :  12. 

For  ye  have  need  of  patience,  that,  after  ye  have 
done  the  will  of  God,  ye  might  receive  the  promise. 
Heb.  10  :  36. 

He  hath  said,  I  will  never  leave  thee,  nor  forsake 
thee.  So  that  we  may  boldly  say,  The  Lord  is  my 
helper,  and  I  will  not  fear.     Heb.  13  :  5,  6. 


LESSONS  AND   PRAYERS  FOR  THE  SICK         423 

Prayers 

OLORD  of  heavenly  might,  Who  rulest  over  the 
bodies  and  souls  of  men,  and  in  Thy  Son  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ  didst  heal  all  manner  of  infirmities 
and  cure  all  manner  of  diseases:  Mercifully  help  Thy 
servant  in  body  and  soul,  and  free  him  from  his  sick- 
ness, if  it  be  Thy  will,  that  restored  to  health,  he  may 
with  thankful  heart  bless  Thy  Holy  Name;  through  the 
same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Atnen. 

For  Use  by  the  Afflicted 

OGOD,  the  Father  in  heaven,  Who  art  a  faithful 
God,  and  sufferest  no  one  to  be  tempted  above 
that  he  is  able,  but  with  the  temptation  also  makest  a 
way  of  escape:  Let  not  the  cross  be  too  heavy  for  me, 
but  enable  me  to  bear  it  with  patience. 

O  God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world,  Who  for  my 
sins  didst  endure  the  pain  of  the  Cross:  Have  mercy 
upon  me,  forgive  my  transgressions,  and  suffer  me  not  to 
fall  from  Thee. 

O  God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter:  Strengthen 
my  faith,  grant  me  Thy  peace,  and  uphold  me  in  my  last 
hour.     Amen. 


PREPARATION    FOR    DEATH 

Psalm 
90. 


Le, 


ssons 

Job  14  :  1-5;  Isa.  38  :  1-8:  40  :  6-8;  2  Cor.  5  :  1-10; 
Phil.  1  :  21-30;  Luke  2  :  25-32. 

Sentences 

ERE  we  have  no  continuing  city,  but  we  seek  one 
to  come.     Heb.  13  :  14. 


H 


424  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

There  remaineth  a  rest  to  the  people  of  God  Let  us 
labor  therefore  to  enter  into  that  rest.     Heb.  4  :  9,  11. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  taber- 
nacle were  dissolved,  we  have  a  building  of  God,  an 
house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens. 
2  Cor.  5  :  1. 

We  are  confident,  I  say,  and  willing  rather  to  be 
absent  from  the  body,  and  to  be  present  with  the  Lord. 
2  Cor.  5  :  8. 

I  am  now  ready  to  be  offered,  and  the  time  of  my 
departure  is  at  hand.  I  have  fought  a  good  fight,  I  have 
finished  my  course,  I  have  kept  the  faith:  henceforth 
there  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  righteousness,  which 
the  Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  shall  give  me  at  that  day : 
and  not  to  me  only,  but  unto  all  them  also  that  love  his 
appearing.  And  the  Lord  shall  deliver  me  from  every 
evil  work,  and  will  preserve  me  unto  his  heavenly  king- 
dom: to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 
2  Tim.  4  :  6-8,  18. 

Our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  hath  abolished  death, 
and  hath  brought  life  and  immortality  to  light  through 
the  Gospel.     2  Tim.  1  :  10. 

Into  thine  hand  I  commit  my  spirit :  thou  hast  re- 
deemed me,  O  Lord  God  of  truth.     Ps.  31  :  5. 

Prai/ers 

OGOD  of  love  and  peace,  Who  didst  give  Thy  Son 
to  die  for  our  redemption:  Graciously  receive  my 
prayers,  and  bestow  on  me  Thy  mercy;  that  when  my 
last  hour  shall  come,  the  enemy  may  have  no  power  over 
me,  but  that  I  may  be  among  Thy  saints  in  everlasting 
light;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  through  Thy  Son,  Jesus 
L  Christ,  hast  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death  and 
opened  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers :  Grant 
that  when  rav  last  hour  shall  come,  I  may  confidently 


LESSONS  AND   PRAYERS   FOR  THE  SICK        425 

commend  my  spirit  into  Thy  hands,  and  trusting  solely 

in  the  merits  of  Thy  Son.  may  die  in  peace,  and  enter 
into  the  joy  of  Thy  saints;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  my  Lord.     Amen. 

OLAMB  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin  of  the 
world:  By  Thy  bitter  Passion,  and  Thine  Agony 
upon  the  Cross,  have  mercy  upon  me  in  the  hour  of  my 
departure;  sustain  me  by  Thy  presence,  and  receive  me 
into  everlasting  life:  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  One  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

VI 

HOPE    OF    RE.SURRECTrOX   AXD    ETERNAL    LIFE 

Psalm  s 
116,  126. 

Lessons 

John  5  :  24—20:  John  14  :  1-14;  Rev.  3  :  7-13;  7  :  13- 
17:  21  :  1-7;  22  :  1-5. 

Sentences 

I  AM  the  resurrection  and  the  life:  he  that  believeth 
in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live:  and 
whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  me  shall  never  die. 
John  11  :  2.5,  26. 

My  sheep  hear  my  voice,  and  I  know  them,  and  they 
follow  me  :  and  I  give  unto  them  eternal  life  ;  and 
they  shall  never  perish,  neither  shall  any  man  pluck 
them  out  of  my  hand.     John  10  :  27,  28. 

Our  conversation  is  in  heaven:  from  whence  also 
we  look  for  the  Saviour,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  who 
shall  change  our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be  fashioned 
like  unto  his  glorious  body,  according  to  the  working 
wherebv  he  is  able  even  to  subdue  all  things  unto 
himself":     Phil  3  :  20,  21. 


426  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

All  things  are  yours:  whether  Paul,  or  Apollos,  or 
Cephas,  or  the  world,  or  life,  or  death,  or  things  present, 
or  things  to  come:  all  are  yours;  and  ye  are  Christ's; 
and  Christ  is  God's.     1  Cor.  3  :  21-23. 

I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me,  Write, 
Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from 
henceforth:  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest 
from  their  labors;  and  their  works  do  follow  them. 
Rev.  14  :  13. 

Be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I  will  give  thee  a 
crown  of  life.     Rev.  2  :  10. 

The  ransomed  of  the  Lord  shall  return,  and  come 
to  Zion  with  songs  and  everlasting  joy  upon  their 
heads:  they  shall  obtain  joy  and  gladness,  and  sorrow 
and  sighing  shall  flee  away.     Isa.  35  :  10. 

Prayers 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  hast  overcome  death, 
and  brought  life  and  immortality  to  light :  Give  us 
grace  so  to  believe  in  Thee,  the  Resurrection  and  the 
Life,  that  we  may  not  fear  death  nor  dread  the  grave, 
but  joyfully  await  the  time  when,  by  Thine  almighty 
power,  our  frail  bodies  shall  be  fashioned  like  unto  the 
body  of  Thy  glory,  wherein  Thou  art  exalted  forever- 
more  at  the  Right  Hand  of  the  Father;  Who  livest  and 
reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  wilt  come  again  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead,  and  call  forth  all 
who  sleep  in  the  graves,  either  to  the  resurrection  of  life 
or  the  resurrection  of  condemnation :  I  beseech  Thee  to 
be  gracious  to  me,  and  to  raise  me  up  to  life  everlasting, 
that  I  may  be  and  abide  with  Thee  for  ever;  Who  livest 
and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


LESSONS  AND   PRAYERS   1  OK  THE  SICK 


427 


VII 
ADDITIONAL    PRAYERS 

For  the  Sick 
ALMIGHTY  and  Immortal  God,  Giver  of  life  and 
l\  health:  We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  our  prayers 
for  Thy  servant,  for  whom  we  implore  Thy  mere}  ; 
that  by  Thy  blessing  upon  him  and  upon  those  who 
minister  to  kim  of  Thy  healing  gifts,  he  may  be  re- 
stored, if  it  be  Thy  gracious  will,  to  health  of  body  and 
mind,  and  give  thanks  to  Thee  in  Thy  holy  Church: 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Sick  Child 

O  ALMIGHTY  God  and  Merciful  Father,  to  Whom 
belong  the  issues  of  life  and  death :  Look  in  mercy, 
we  beseech  Thee,  upon  this  sick  child;  visit  him.  0 
Lord,  with  Thy  salvation:  deliver  Jiim  from  his  bodily 
pain,  and,  if  it  be  Thy  will,  prolong  his  days,  that  he 
may  live  to  Thee,  and  show  forth  Thy  praise  in  a  godly 
life;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

After  Recovery  from  Sickness 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  bless  His  holy  Name.  Bless  the  Lord,  0 
my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His  benefits;  Who  for- 
giveth  all  thine  iniquities;  Who  healeth  all  thy  dis- 
eases; Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction; 
Who  crowneth  thee  with  lovingkindness  and  tender 
mercies. 

OGOD,  Thou  Giver  of  life  and  health :  Unto  Thee  do 
I  give  thanks  that  Thou  hast  been  pleased  to 
spare  my  life,  and  to  restore  my  health.  Make  me  sen- 
sible of  Thy  merciful  goodness,  and  give  me  grace  to 
devote  myself  to  Thy  service  all  the  days  of  my  life; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


* 


428  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

ORDER  FOR  THE  COMMENDA- 
TION OF  THE  DYING 


r  When  a  member  of  the  Church  is  in  peril  of  death,  the  following 
Order  may  be  used.  If  no  Minister  is  present  it  may  be  used  by 
the  head  of  the  family  or  any  other  Christian. 

LORD,  have  mercy. 
J  ty.  Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 

B/.  Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 

R/.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

Tf  Then  shall  all  present  say: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

OLORD  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  we  beseech 
Thee  graciously  to  accept  this  Thy  servant,  for- 
give him  all  his  sins,  mercifully  defend  him  in  the  hour 
of  his  death,  and  grant  him  everlasting  life;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r  Then  may  be  said  one  or  more  Psalms  or  Scripture  Lessons  as  given 

in  The  Lessons  and  Prayers  for  the  Sick. 
r  When  the  end  is  near,  the  Agnus  Dei  or  the  Nunc  Dimittis  may  be 

said. 

THE  AGNUS  DEI 

O  CHRIST,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away 
the  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the 
sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


ORDEB  FOR  THE  (  OMMENDATION  OF  THE  DYING     \9» 


()  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  thai  takes!  away  the 

sin  of  the  world,  grant  us  Thy  peace.     Amen. 

thk  nunc  DiMrrns 

LORD,    now    lettest    Thou    Thy    servant    depart    in 
J  peace:    according  to  Thy  word; 
For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation:   which  Thou 
hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles:  and  the  glory  of  Thy 
people  Israel. 

r  Then  may  the  Minister  lay  his  hand  on  the  head  of  the  dying  believer, 
and  say: 

DEPART  in  peace,  thou  ransomed  soul.  May 
God  the  Father  Almighty,  Who  created  thee;  and 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  Living  God,  Who  redeemed 
thee;  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  Who  sanctified  thee,  pre- 
serve thy  going  out  and  thy  coming  in,  from  this  time 
forth,  even  for  evermore.     Amen. 

|  When  the  soul  has  departed,  the  following  Prayer  may  be  said: 

LORD  Jesus,  Thou  Prince  of  Life,  we  thank  Thee 
J  that  Thou  didst  keep  this  our  brother  steadfast  in 
repentance  and  faith,  and  that  Thou  hast  now  taken 
him  to  Thyself.  Comfort  us  who  remain;  help  us  to 
the  end  of  life  patiently  to  bear  its  burdens  and  trials: 
and  when  our  last  hour  shall  come,  be  Thou  the  strength 
of  our  heart  and  our  portion  forever;  Who  livest  and 
reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

THE   Blessing   of  Almighty   God.   the   Father,   the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all,  evermore. 
Amen. 


430  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

ORDER  FOR  THE  BURIAL  OF 
THE  DEAD 


r  The  Order  for  the  Burial  of  the  Dead  is  provided  only  for  the  burial 
of  those  who  depart  this  life  in  the  Christian  Faith. 

v  The  death  of  a  member  of  the  Church  should  be  reported  immediately 
to  the  Pastor,  and  no  arrangements  for  the  burial  should  be  made  with- 
out consultation  with  him. 

r  This  Order   may  be  used  in  the  church,  or  at  the  house,  before  the 

burial. 

1  When  the  burial  precedes  the  Service  held  in  the  church,  only  the 
Order  provided  for  use  at  the  grave  shall  be  used  at  the  Committal, 
and  the  Order  here  following  shall  be  used  in  the  church. 

r  When  a  brief  Service  is  held  at  the  house  before  going  to  the  church,  or 
to  the  grave,  it  may  include  a  Hymn,  a  Lesson,  a  Collect  or  Prayer 
and  a  Benediction. 


The  Order  of  the  Church  herein  provided  shall  in  no  case  be  interrupted 
by  the  exercises  of  secular  organizations,  and  shall  close  with  the  Bene- 
diction immediately  following  the  final  Collect. 


I 


The  Serrice  may  begin  with  a  Hymn,  after  which  the  Minister  shall 
say: 

N  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

^|  Then  shall  be  said  the  Kyrie. 
"  ORD,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
_i  K.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Rr.  Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

R\  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  one  or  more  of  the  Psalms  here  following. 
The  Psalm  may  be  preceded  and  followed  by  an  Antiphon. 


ORDER   FOR  THE   BURIAL  OF   THE   DEAD       431 

Psalm  130.     De  profundis. 

Antiphon:    If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities,  O  Lord,  who 
shall  stand? 

OUT  of  the  depths:  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Lord. 
Lord,  hear  my  voice:  let  Thine  ears  be  attentive 
to  the  voice  of  my  supplication-. 

If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities:  0  Lord, 
who  shall  stand? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  Thee:  that  Thou  mayest 
be  feared. 

I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait:  and  in  His 
Word  do  I  hope. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord,  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning:  I  say,  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord,  for  with  the  Lord  there 
is  mercy:  and  with  Him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now.  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


Psalm  90.     Domine,  refugium. 

Antiphon:    So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  wisdom. 

LORD,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling  place:  in  all 
J  generations. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
Thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world:  even 
from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  Thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction:  and  sayest.  Re- 
turn, ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  Thy  sight  are  but  as  yes- 
terday when  it  is  past:  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood,  they  are 


432  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

as  a  sleep:  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  that 
groweth  up. 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up:  in 
the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  Thine  anger:  and  by  Thy 
wrath  are  we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  Thee:  our  se- 
cret sins  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  Thy  wrath:  we 
spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and 
ten,  and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore 
years:  yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow,  for  it  is 
soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  Thine  anger  :  even 
according  to  Thy  fear,  so  is  Thy  wrath. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days  :  that  we  may 
apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Return,  O  Lord,  how  long:  and  let  it  repent  Thee 
concerning  Thy  servants. 

O  satisfy  us  early  with  Thy  mercy:  that  we  may 
rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  Thou 
hast  afflicted  us  :  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen 
evil. 

Let  Thy  work  appear  unto  Thy  servants:  and  Thy 
glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon 
us :  and  establish  Thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us, 
yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish  Thou  it. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  w^as  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


ORDER    FOR   THE   BURIAL  OF  THE   DEAD        438 

Psalm  23.     Domintu  regit  me, 

Antiphon:  Into  Thy  hands,  O  Lord,  I  commit  my  spirit.     Thou  hast 
redeemed  me,  O  Lord  God  of  truth. 

THE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd:  I  shall  not  want. 
He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures:  He 
leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul:  He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 
righteousness  for  His  Name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil:  for  Thou  art  with  me;  Thy 
rod  and  Thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies:  Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil;  my 
cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life:  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


r  Instead  of  these,  Psalm  27,  39,  42,  116,  126,  139  or  U6  may  be  used. 

r  Then  shall  be  read  one  or  more  of  the  following  Lessons  of  Holy 
Scripture: 

I  WOULD  not  have  you  to  be  ignorant,  brethren,  con- 
cerning them  which  are  asleep,  that  ye  sorrow  not, 
even  as  others  which  have  no  hope.  For  if  we  believe 
that  Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  even  so  them  also  which 
sleep  in  Jesus  will  God  bring  with  him. 

For  this  we  say  unto  you  by  the  word  of  the  Lord, 
that  we  which  are  alive  and  remain  unto  the  coming  of 
the  Lord  shall  not  prevent  them  which  are  asleep. 
For  the  Lord  himself  shall  descend  from  heaven  with  a 
shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the 
trump  of  God:    and  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise  first: 


434  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

then  we  which  are  alive  and  remain  shall  be  caught  up 
together  with  them  in  the  clouds  to  meet  the  Lord  in 
the  air:  and  so  shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord.  Where- 
fore comfort  one  another  with  these  words.  1  Thess. 
4  : 13-18. 

1ET  not  your  heart  be  troubled:  ye  believe  in  God, 
J  believe  also  in  me.  In  my  Father's  house  are 
many  mansions:  if  it  were  not  so,  I  would  have  told  you. 
I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you. 

And  if  I  go  and  prepare  a  place  for  you,  I  will  come 
again,  and  receive  you  unto  myself;  that  where  I  am, 
there  ye  may  be  also.  And  whither  I  go  ye  know,  and 
the  way  ye  know. 

Thomas  saith  unto  him,  Lord,  we  know  not  whither 
thou  goest;  and  how  can  we  know  the  way?  Jesus 
saith  unto  him,  I  am  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life: 
no  man  cometh  unto  the  Father,  but  by  me.  John 
14  :  1-6. 

WHAT  shall  we  then  say  to  these  things?  If  God 
be  for  us,  who  can  be  against  us?  He  that  spared 
not  his  own  Son,  but  delivered  him  up  for  us  all,  how 
shall  he  not  with  him  also  freely  give  us  all  things? 
Who  shall  lay  any  thing  to  the  charge  of  God's  elect? 
It  is  God  that  justifieth.  Who  is  he  that  condemneth? 
It  is  Christ  that  died,  yea  rather,  that  is  risen  again,  who 
is  even  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  who  also  maketh  inter- 
cession for  us. 

Who  shall  separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ?  shall 
tribulation,  or  distress,  or  persecution,  or  famine,  or 
nakedness,  or  peril,  or  sword?  As  it  is  written,  For  thy 
sake  we  are  killed  all  the  day  long;  we  are  accounted  as 
sheep  for  the  slaughter. 

Nay,  in  all  these  things  we  are  more  than  conquerors 
through  him  that  loved  us.  For  I  am  persuaded,  that 
neither  death,  nor  life,  nor  angels,  nor  principalities, 
nor  powers,  nor  things  present,  nor  things  to  come,  nor 


ORDER  FOR  THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD   43.5 

height,  nor  depth,  nor  any  other  creature,  shall  be  able 
to  separate  us  from  the  love  of  God.  which  is  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord.     Rom.  8  :  $1-89. 

THEN  answered  Jesus  and  said  unto  them,  Verily, 
verily,  I  say  unto  you,  The  Son  can  do  nothing  of 
himself,  hut  what  he  seeth  the  Father  do:  for  what 
things  soever  he  doeth,  these  also  doeth  the  Son  like- 
wise. For  the  Father  loveth  the  Son,  and  showeth  him 
all  things  that  himself  doeth:  and  he  will  show  him 
greater  works  than  these,  that  ye  may  marvel. 

For  as  the  Father  raiseth  up  the  dead,  and  quickeneth 
them;  even  so  the  Son  quickeneth  whom  he  will.  For 
the  Father  judgeth  no  man,  but  hath  committed  all 
judgment  unto  the  Son:  that  all  men  should  honour  the 
Son,  even  as  they  honour  the  Father.  He  that  honour- 
eth  not  the  Son  honoureth  not  the  Father  which  hath 
sent  him. 

Verily,  verily.  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  heareth  my 
word,  and  believeth  on  him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlast- 
ing life,  and  shall  not  come  into  condemnation;  but  is 
passed  from  death  unto  life. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  The  hour  is  coming,  and 
now  is,  when  the  dead  shall  hear  the  voice  of  the  Son  of 
God:  and  they  that  hear  shall  live.  For  as  the  Father 
hath  life  in  himself;  so  hath  he  given  to  the  Son  to  have 
life  in  himself;  and  hath  given  him  authority  to  execute 
judgment  also,  because  he  is  the  Son  of  man. 

Marvel  not  at  this:  for  the  hour  is  coming,  in  the 
which  all  that  are  in  the  graves  shall  hear  his  voice,  and 
shall  come  forth;  they  that  have  done  good,  unto  the 
resurrection  of  life;  and  they  that  have  done  evil,  unto 
the  resurrection  of  damnation.     Jolm  5  :  19-29. 

THEN  said  Martha  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  if  thou  hadst 
been  here,  my  brother  had  not  died.  But  I  know, 
that  even  now,  whatsoever  thou  wilt  ask  of  God,  God 
will  give  it  thee.     Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Thy  brother 


480  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

shall  rise  again.  Martha  saith  unto  him,  I  know  that  he 
shall  rise  again  in  the  resurrection  at  the  last  day. 

Jesus  said  unto  her,  I  am  the  resurrection,  and  the 
life:  he  that  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet 
shall  he  live :  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  me 
shall  never  die.     Belie  vest  thou  this? 

She  saith  unto  him,  Yea,  Lord:  I  believe  that  thou 
art  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  which  should  come  into 
the  world.     John  11  :  21-27. 

A  XD  they  brought  young  children  to  him,  that  he 
11  should  touch  them:  and  his  disciples  rebuked 
those  that  brought  them. 

But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  displeased,  and 
said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto 
me,  and  forbid  them  not:  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of 
God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  re- 
ceive the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not 
enter  therein. 

And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon 
them,  and  blessed  them.     Mark  10  :  13-16. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  the  day  after,  that  he  went  into 
L  a  city  called  Xain;  and  many  of  his  disciples  went 
with  him,  and  much  people. 

Now  when  he  came  nigh  to  the  gate  of  the  city,  be- 
hold, there  was  a  dead  man  carried  out,  the  only  son  of 
his  mother,  and  she  was  a  widow:  and  much  people  of 
the  city  was  with  her. 

And  when  the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had  compassion  on 
her,  and  said  unto  her,  Weep  not.  And  he  came  and 
touched  the  bier:  and  they  that  bare  him  stood  still. 
And  he  said,  Young  man,  I  say  unto  thee,  Arise.  And 
he  that  was  dead  sat  up,  and  began  to  speak.  And  he 
delivered  him  to  his  mother. 

And  there  came  a  fear  on  all:  and  they  glorified  God, 
saying,  That  a  great  prophet  is  risen  up  among  us;  and, 
That  God  hath  visited  his  people.     And  this  rumour 


ORDER    FOB   THE   BURIAL  OF  THE   DEAD        IS*! 


of  him  went  forth  throughout  all  Judea,  and  throughout 

all  the  region  round  about.     Luke  ?  :  11-17. 

WHILE  he  spake  these  things  unto  them,  behold, 
there  came  a  certain  ruler,  and  worshipped  him, 
saying,  My  daughter  is  even  now  dead:  hut  come  and 
lay  thy  hand  upon  her,  and  she  shall  live.  And  Jesus 
arose,  and  followed  him,  and  so  did  his  disciples. 

And  when  Jesus  came  into  the  ruler's  house,  and  saw 
the  minstrels  and  the  people  making  a  noise,  he  said 
unto  them,  Give  place:  for  the  maid  is  not  dead,  but 
sleepeth.  And  they  laughed  him  to  scorn.  But  when 
the  people  were  put  forth,  he  went  in,  and  took  her  by 
the  hand,  and  the  maid  arose.  And  the  fame  hereof 
went  abroad  into  all  that  land.     Matt.  0  :  18,  19,  23-26. 

FOR  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  taber- 
nacle were  dissolved,  we  have  a  building  of  God,  an 
house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens. 

For  in  this  we  groan,  earnestly  desiring  to  be  clothed 
upon  with  our  house  which  is  from  heaven :  if  so  be  that 
being  clothed  we  shall  not  be  found  naked.  For  we 
that  are  in  this  tabernacle  do  groan,  being  burdened: 
not  for  that  we  would  be  unclothed,  but  clothed  upon, 
that  mortality  might  be  swallowed  up  of  life. 

Now  he  that  hath  wrought  us  for  the  selfsame  thing  is 
God,  who  also  hath  given  unto  us  the  earnest  of  the 
Spirit.  Therefore  we  are  always  confident,  knowing 
that,  whilst  we  are  at  home  in  the  body,  we  are  absent 
from  the  Lord:  (for  we  walk  by  faith,  not  by  sight:)  we 
are  confident,  I  say,  and  willing  rather  to  be  absent  from 
the  body,  and  to  be  present  with  the  Lord. 

Wherefore  we  labour,  that,  whether  present  or  ab- 
sent, we  may  be  accepted  of  him.  For  we  must  all 
appear  before  the  judgment  seat  of  Christ;  that  every 
one  may  receive  the  things  done  in  his  body,  according 
to  that  he  hath  done,  whether  it  be  good  or  bad.  2  Cor. 
5  :  1-10. 


438  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

AFTER  this  I  beheld,  and,  lo,  a  great  multitude 
l\>  which  no  man  could  number,  of  all  nations,  and 
kindreds,  and  people,  and  tongues,  stood  before  the 
throne,  and  before  the  Lamb,  clothed  with  white  robes, 
and  palms  in  their  hands;  and  cried  with  a  loud  voice, 
saying.  Salvation  to  our  God  which  sitteth  upon  the 
throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb. 

And  all  the  angels  stood  round  about  the  throne,  and 
about  the  elders  and  the  four  beasts,  and  fell  before  the 
throne  on  their  faces,  and  worshipped  God,  saying, 
Amen:  Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and  thanks- 
giving, and  honour,  and  power,  and  might,  be  unto  our 
God  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

And  one  of  the  elders  answered,  saying  unto  me.  What 
are  these  which  are  arrayed  in  white  robes?  and  whence 
came  they?  And  I  said  unto  him.  Sir.  thou  knowest. 
And  he  said  unto  me.  These  are  they  which  came  out  of 
great  tribulation,  and  have  washed  their  robes,  and 
made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb.  Therefore 
are  they  before  the  throne  of  God,  and  serve  him  day  and 
night  in  his  temple:  and  he  that  sitteth  on  the  throne 
shall  dwell  among  them.  They  shall  hunger  no  more, 
neither  thirst  any  more:  neither  shall  the  sun  light  on 
them,  nor  any  heat.  For  the  Lamb  which  is  in  the 
midst  of  the  throne  shall  feed  them,  and  shall  lead  them 
unto  living  fountains  of  waters:  and  God  shall  wipe 
away  all  tears  from  their  eyes.     Rev.  7  :  9-17. 

NOW  if  Christ  be  preached  that  he  rose  from  the 
dead,  how  say  some  among  you  that  there  is  no 
resurrection  of  the  dead?  But  if  there  be  no  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead,  then  is  Christ  not  risen:  and  if  Christ 
be  not  risen,  then  is  our  preaching  vain,  and  your  faith 
is  also  vain.  Yea,  and  we  are  found  false  witnesses  of 
God;  because  we  have  testified  of  God  that  he  raised  up 
Christ :  whom  he  raised  not  up.  if  so  be  that  the  dead 
rise  not.  For  if  the  dead  rise  not,  then  is  not  Christ 
raised:    and  if  Christ  be  not  raised,  vour  faith  is  vain: 


ORDER  FOR  THE   BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD       439 

ye  are  yet  in  your  sins.  Then  they  also  which  are  fallen 
asleep  in  Christ  are  perished. 

If  in  this  life  only  we  have  hope  in  Christ,  we  are  of 
all  men  most  miserable. 

But  now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the 
firstfruits  of  them  that  slept.  For  since  by  man  came 
death,  by  man  came  also  the  resurrection  of  the  dead. 
For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be 
made  alive. 

But  every  man  in  his  own  order:  Christ  the  firstfruits; 
afterward  they  that  are  Christ's  at  his  coming.  Then 
cometh  the  end,  when  he  shall  have  delivered  up  the 
kingdom  to  God,  even  the  Father;  when  he  shall  have 
put  down  all  rule  and  all  authority  and  power.  For  he 
must  reign,  till  he  hath  put  all  enemies  under  his  feet. 
The  last  enemv  that  shall  be  destroved  is  death.  1  Cor. 
1.5  :  U-26. 


BUT  some  man  will  say,  How  are  the  dead  raised  up? 
and  with  what  body  do  they  come? 

Thou  fool,  that  which  thou  sowest  is  not  quickened, 
except  it  die:  and  that  which  thou  sowest,  thou  sowest 
not  that  body  that  shall  be,  but  bare  grain,  it  may  chance 
of  wheat,  or  of  some  other  grain:  but  God  giveth  it  a 
body  as  it  hath  pleased  him,  and  to  every  seed  his  own 
body. 

All  flesh  is  not  the  same  flesh:  but  there  is  one  kind 
of  flesh  of  men,  another  flesh  of  beasts,  another  of  fishes, 
and  another  of  birds.  There  are  also  celestial  bodies, 
and  bodies  terrestrial:  but  the  glory  of  the  celestial  is 
one,  and  the  glory  of  the  terrestrial  is  another.  There 
is  one  glory  of  the  sun,  and  another  glory  of  the  moon, 
and  another  glory  of  the  stars:  for  one  star  differeth 
from  another  star  in  glory. 

So  also  is  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.  It  is  sown  in 
corruption;  it  is  raised  in  incorruption :  it  is  sown  in 
dishonour;  it  is  raised  in  glory:  it  is  sown  in  weakness;  it 
is  raised  in  power:  it  is  sown  a  natural  body;  it  is  raised 


UO  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

a  spiritual  body.  There  is  a  natural  body,  and  there  is  a 
spiritual  body. 

And  so  it  is  written,  The  first  man  Adam  was  made  a 
living  soul;  the  last  Adam  was  made  a  quickening  spirit. 
Howbeit  that  was  not  first  which  is  spiritual,  but  that 
which  is  natural;  and  afterward  that  which  is  spiritual. 
The  first  man  is  of  the  earth,  earthy:  the  second  man  is 
the  Lord  from  heaven.  As  is  the  earthy,  such  are  they 
also  that  are  earthy:  and  as  is  the  heavenly,  such  are 
they  also  that  are  heavenly.  And  as  we  have  borne  the 
image  of  the  earthy,  we  shall  also  bear  the  image  of  the 
heavenly. 

Now  this  I  say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood  cannot 
inherit  the  kingdom  of  God;  neither  doth  corruption  in- 
herit incorrupt  ion. 

Behold,  I  show  you  a  mystery:  We  shall  not  all  sleep, 
but  we  shall  all  be  changed,  in  a  moment,  in  the  twink- 
ling of  an  eye,  at  the  last  trump:  for  the  trumpet  shall 
sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be  raised  incorruptible,  and 
we  shall  be  changed.  For  this  corruptible  must  put 
on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put  on  im- 
mortality. 

So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on  incorrup- 
tion, and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality, 
then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is  written. 
Death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory. 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting?  O  grave,  where  is  thy 
victory?  The  sting  of  death  is  sin:  and  the  strength  of 
sin  is  the  law.  But  thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us 
the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  stedfast,  im- 
moveable, always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord, 
forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  your  labour  is  not  in  vain  in 
the  Lord.     1  Cor.  15  :  35-58. 

T  1  Pet.  1  :  3-9,  or  Rev.  £1  :  3-7  may  also  be  read. 
r  Then  may  be  sung  a  Responsory,  or  a  Hymn,  or  a  suitable  Anthem. 


ORDER   FOB   THE   HUUAL  OF  THE   DEAD        U1 


ki;sponsokii> 

I.  >7  bona  suscepimus. 

SHALL  we  receive  good  at  the  hand  of  the  Lord,  and  shall  we  not 
receive  evil?     The  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lokd  hath  taken  away. 
Vi rse:   Blessed  be  the  Xaine  of  the  Lord. 
The  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away. 

II.  Credo,  quod  Redemptor  mens. 

1KXOW  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  He  shall  stand  at  the 
latter  day  upon  the  earth;  and  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see  God. 
J'erse:    Whom  I  shall  see  for  myself,  and  mine  eyes  shall  behold, 
and  not  another. 

And  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see  God. 

III.  St  eredimus. 

IF  we  believe  that  Jesns  died  and  rose  again,  even  so  them  also 
which  sleep  in  Jesns  will  God  bring  with  Him.     Wherefore  sorrow 
not  even  as  others  which  have  no  hope. 

Verse:   For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be  made 
alive. 

Wherefore  sorrow  not  even  as  others  which  have  no  hope. 

IV.   Eccc,  quomodo  moritus  Justus. 

BEHOLD,  how  the  righteous  dieth,  and  no  man  layeth  it  to  heart; 
and  the  just  are  taken  away,  and  none  considereth.     From  the 
evil  to  come  is  he  taken  away;  and  his  memory  shall  be  in  peace. 
Verse:  In  peace  he  rests  in  the  earth,  and  in  Zion  is  his  habitation. 
His  memory  shall  be  in  peace. 

V.  In  paee  in  id  ipsum  dormictrn. 

1WILL  lay  me  down  in  peace  and  sleep.     None  of  us  liveth  to  him- 
self, and  no  man  dieth  to  himself. 

Verse:    Whether  we  live  therefore  or  die,  we  are  the  Lord's. 
None  of  us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no  man  dieth  to  himself. 

*'  Then  may  follow  a  Sermon  or  an  Address. 

If  Then  may  a  Hymn  be  sung. 

If  Then  may  one  of  the  following  Canticles  be  sung,  and  witJi  it  an 
Antiphon. 


I.    NUNC    DLUITTIS 

Antiphon:  0  how  glorious  is  that  kingdom  wherein  all  the  saints  do 
rejoice  with  Christ.  They  are  clothed  with  white  robes,  and  follow 
the  Lamb  whithersoever  He  goeth. 


442  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

Or: 

Antiphon:   I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven  saying,  Blessed  are  the  dead 
which  die  in  the  Lord. 

LORD,    now   lettest   Thou   Thy   servant   depart   in 
J  peace :  according  to  Thy  word ; 
For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation :  which  Thou 
hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles :  and  the  glory  of  Thy 
people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


II.    BENEDICTUS 

Antiphon:  He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious  seed, 
shall  doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bringing  his  sheaves  with 
him. 

Or: 

Antiphon:  I  am  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life:  he  that  believeth  in 
Me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live;  and  whosoever  liveth 
and  believeth  in  Me  shall  never  die. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel:  for  He  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  His  people; 

iVnd  hath  raised  up  a  horn  of  salvation  for  us:  in 
the  house  of  His  servant  David; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy  prophets: 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies:  and 
from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us; 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers:  and 
to  remember  His  holy  covenant; 

The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  father  Abraham: 
that  He  would  grant  unto  us; 


()IU)ER  FOR  THE   BURIAL  OF  THE   DEAD       443 

That  we,  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our 
enemies:  might  serve  Him  without  fear, 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him:  all  the 
days  of  our  life. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  prophet  of  the 
Highest:  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord 
to  prepare  His  ways; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His  people:  by 
the  remission  of  their  sins, 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God:  whereby  the 
Dayspring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us; 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death:  to  guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of 
peace. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


III.    THE    BEATITUDES 

Antiphon:  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  the  eyes  of  His  saints. 
And  there  shall  be  no  more  sorrow,  nor  crying,  neither  shall  there 
be  any  more  pain,  for  the  former  things  are  passed  away. 


BLESSED  are  the  poor  in 
kingdom  of  heaven. 
Blessed  are  they  that  mourn 

forted. 

Blessed   are    the    meek:    for 

earth. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do 

righteousness :  for  they  shall  be 
Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for 
Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart 
Blessed  are  the  peacemakers 

the  children  of  God. 


spirit:  for  their's  is  the 

:  for  they  shall  be  com- 

they  shall    inherit   the 

hunger  and  thirst  after 
filled. 

they  shall  obtain  mercy. 
:  for  they  shall  see  God 
:  for  thev  shall  be  called 


444  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteous- 
ness' sake :  for  their's  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  per- 
secute you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you 
falsely,  for  My  sake:  rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad,  for 
great  is  your  reward  in  heaven. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  wras  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


r  Then  shall  the  Congregation  rise  and  the  following  Prayers,  or  other 
Prayers,  shall  be  said: 


O 


GOD,  the  Father  in  heaven: 
B/.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 


O  God,  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world: 
Bf.  Have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter: 
Rr.  Grant  us  Thy  peace. 


o 


%  Then  shall  all  say: 

UR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion; But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

5f  Then  may  the  Minister  say  one  or  more  of  the  folloicing  Collects : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  the  death  of  Thy  Son 
l  hast  destroyed  sin  and  death,  and  by  His  resurrec- 
tion hast  restored  innocence  and  everlasting  life,  in  order 


ORDER    FOB   THE   BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD       44.' 


that  we  might  be  delivered  from  the  dominion  of  the 
devil,  and  our  mortal  bodies  be  raised  up  from  the  dead: 
Grant  that  with  our  whole  heart  we  may  confidently 
believe  this,  and,  finally,  with  all  Thy  saints,  share  in 
the  joyful  resurrection  of  the  just;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OGOD,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Who  hast  taught  us 
by  Thy  holy  Apostle  not  to  sorrow  overmuch  for 
them  that  sleep  in  Jesus:  Mercifully  grant,  that  after 
this  life,  we,  with  all  Thy  saints,  may  be  received  into 
everlasting  joy;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  with  Whom  do  live  the  spirits  of 
t  those  who  depart  hence  in  the  Lord,  and  with 
Whom  the  souls  of  the  faithful,  after  they  are  delivered 
from  the  burden  of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and  felicity:  We 
give  Thee  hearty  thanks  for  Thy  grace  bestowed  upon 
Thy  servants,  who,  having  finished  their  course  in 
faith,  do  now  rest  from  their  labors;  and  we  beseech 
Thee,  that  we,  with  all  who  have  departed  in  the  true 
faith  of  Thy  holy  Name,  may  have  our  perfect  con- 
summation and  bliss,  both  in  body  and  soul,  in  Thy 
eternal  glory;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


ALMIGHTY  and  most  Merciful  God,  Who  hast  ap- 
l  pointed  us  to  endure  sufferings  and  death  with  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  before  we  enter  with  Him  into 
eternal  glory:  Grant  us  grace  at  all  times  to  subject 
ourselves  to  Thy  holy  will,  and  to  continue  steadfast 
in  the  true  faith  unto  the  end  of  our  lives,  and  at  all 
times  to  find  peace  and  joy  in  the  blessed  hope  of  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead,  and  of  the  glory  of  the  world 
to  come;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


446  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Consolation 
l  of  the  sorrowful,  and  the  Strength  of  the  weak: 
May  the  prayers  of  them  that  in  any  tribulation  or  dis- 
tress cry  unto  Thee,  graciously  come  before  Thee,  so 
that  in  all  their  necessities  they  may  mark  and  receive 
Thy  manifold  help  and  comfort;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

At  the  Burial  of  a  Child 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
l  Christ,  within  Whose  arms  little  children  were 
welcomed,  and  from  Whose  lips  fell  the  gracious  words 
that  theirs  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven:  Help  us  stead- 
fastly to  believe  that  this  child,  whom  Thou  didst 
receive  in  holy  baptism,  hath  now  been  raised  above  the 
sorrows  and  temptations  of  this  present  world,  to  be 
kept  by  Thee  unto  everlasting  life,  and  to  share  with 
all,  who  by  Thy  mercy  serve  Thee  here,  in  the  joyful 
resurrection  of  the  just,  and  the  bliss  of  the  heavenly 
inheritance;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

If  Special  Prayers  or  Supplications  may  here  be  said,  after  which  shall 
follow  this  Collect: 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  wilt  come  again  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead,  and  call  forth  all  who  sleep 
in  the  graves,  either  to  the  resurrection  of  life  or  the 
resurrection  of  condemnation:  We  beseech  Thee  to  be 
gracious  to  us,  and  to  raise  us  up  to  life  everlasting,  that 
we  may  be  and  abide  with  Thee  for  ever;  Who  livest 
and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

1f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love  of 
God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost  be 
with  you  all.     Amen. 


ORDER  FOR  THE   BURIAL  OF  THE   DEAD       44? 


THE  SERVICE   AT  THE   GRAVE 

Tf  When  the  body  has  been  committed  to  the  grave,  the  Minister  may  say: 

1  HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me, 
Write,  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord 
from  henceforth:  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may 
rest  from  their  labours. 

I  am  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  saith  the  Lord; 
he  that  believeth  in  Me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall 
he  live;  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  Me,  shall 
never  die. 

If  the  Spirit  of  Him  that  raised  up  Jesus  from  the  dead 
dwell  in  you,  He  that  raised  up  Christ  from  the  dead, 
shall  also  quicken  your  mortal  bodies  by  His  Spirit  that 
dwelleth  in  you. 


f  If  the  foregoing  has  not  been  used,  the  Minister  may  say  the  following : 

IN  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death.     Of  whom  may  we 
seek  for  succor,  but  of  Thee,  O  Lord,  Who  for  our 
sins  art  justly  displeased? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mighty, 
O  holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour:  Suffer  us  not,  at  our 
last  hour,  for  any  pains  of  death,  to  fall  from  Thee. 


1  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

FORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God  of 
His  great  mercy,  to  take  unto  Himself  the  soul 
of  our  brother:  we  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the 
ground;  earth  to  earth,  ashes  to  ashes,  dust  to  dust;  in 
sure  and  certain  hope  of  the  resurrection  to  eternal  life 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  Who  shall  change  our 
vile  body,  that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto  His 
glorious  body,  according  to  the  working,  whereby  He  is 
able  even  to  subdue  all  things  unto  Himself. 


448  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

If  Then  may  a  Hymn  be  sung. 
If  Then  may  the  Minister  say  one  or  both  of  the  following  Collects: 

\ LMIGHTY  God,  Who  by  the  death  of  Thy  Son, 
jT\  Jesus  Christ,  hast  destroyed  death,  and,  by  His 
rest  in  the  tomb,  hast  sanctified  the  graves  of  Thy  saints, 
and  by  His  glorious  resurrection,  hast  brought  life  and 
immortality  to  light,  so  that  all  who  die  in  Him  abide  in 
peace  and  hope:  Receive,  we  beseech  Thee,  our  un- 
feigned thanks  for  the  victory  over  death  and  the  grave 
which  He  hath  obtained  for  us  and  for  all  who  sleep  in 
Him;  and  keep  us,  who  are  still  in  the  body,  in  everlast- 
ing fellowship  with  all  that  wait  for  Thee  on  earth,  and 
with  all  around  Thee  in  heaven,  in  union  with  Him, 
Who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  even  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  by  Thy  death  didst  take 
away  the  sting  of  death :  Grant  unto  us  Thy  ser- 
vants so  to  follow  in  faith  where  Thou  hast  led  the  way, 
that  we  may  at  length  fall  peacefully  asleep  in  Thee,  and 
awake  after  Thy  likeness;  through  Thy  mercy,  O  our 
Lord,  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  tne  Minister  say: 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love  of 
God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  you  all.     Amen. 

Or: 

NOW  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  the 
dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  the  great  Shepherd  of  the 
sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant, 
make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  His  will; 
working  in  you  that  which  is  well  pleasing  in  His  sight, 
through  Jesus  Christ,  to  Whom  be  glory  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 


ORDER   FOR  MA1UUAGI-: 


419 


ORDER  FOR  MARRIAGE 


|  Before  solemnising  a  Marriage,  the  Minister  shall  diligently  inquire: 
First,  as  to  whether  the  union  contemplated  be  in  accordance  with  tin 
Word  of  God;  Second,  whether  it  be  in  accordance  with  the  Laws  of  the 
State.  Xo  Marriage  shall  be  solemnized  unless  the  Minister  be  con- 
duced that  God's'  blessing  may  properly  be  asked  upon  it. 

If  The  Minister  may  publish  the  Banns  in  the  church,  one  or  more 
Sundays  before  the  day  appointed  for  the  Marriage,  saying: 

X.  X.  and  .V.  .V.  purpose  to  enter  into  the  holy  estate  of  Matri- 
mony, according  to  God's  ordinance.  They  desire  that  prayer  be 
made  for  them,  that  they  may  enter  into  this  union  in  the  Name  of 
the  Lord,  and  be  prospered  in  it.  If  any  one  can  show  just  cause 
why  they  may  not  be  joined  together,  I  exhort  him  to  make  known 
such  objection  before  the  day  of  marriage. 


€  When  a  Marriage  is  solemnized  in  the  church,  a  Hymn  may  be  sung, 
and  Psalm  67  or  Psalm  128  may  be  sung  or  said,  ending  with  the 
Gloria  Patri. 

r  When  a  Marriage  is  solemnized  in  the  home,  the  rubrics  pertaining  to 
the  Chancel  and  the  Altar  (page  4-51)  shall  be  disregarded. 


*  The  Persotis  to  be  married  having  presented  themselves  at  the  entrance 
to  the  Chancel,  the  Man  to  the  right  of  the  Woman,  the  Minister  shall 
say: 

IX  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

DEARLY  Beloved:  Forasmuch  as  Marriage  is  a 
holy  estate,  ordained  of  God,  and  to  be  held  in 
honor  by  all,  it  becometh  those  who  ,enter  therein  to 
weigh,  with  reverent  minds,  what  the  Word  of  God 
teaeheth  concerning  it: 

THE  Lord  God  said, 
It  is  not  good  that  the  man  should  be  alone;  I 
will  make  him  an  help  meet  for  him. 


450  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  said: 

HAVE  ye  not  read  that  He  which  made  them  at  the 
beginning,  made  them  male  and  female,  and  said, 
For  this  cause  shall  a  man  leave  father  and  mother,  and 
shall  cleave  to  his  wife;  and  they  twain  shall  be  one 
flesh?  Wherefore,  they  are  no  more  twain,  but  one 
flesh.  What  therefore  God  hath  joined  together,  let 
not  man  put  asunder. 

The  Apostle  Paul,  speaking  by  the  Holy  Spirit,  saith: 

HUSBANDS  love  your  wives,  even  as  Christ  also 
loved  the  Church,  and  gave  Himself  for  it. 
Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  husbands,  as 
unto  the  Lord. 

And  although,  by  reason  of  sin,  many  a  cross  hath 
been  laid  thereon,  nevertheless  our  gracious  Father  in 
heaven  doth  not  forsake  His  children  in  an  estate  so 
holy  and  acceptable  to  Him,  but  is  ever  present  with 
His  abundant  blessing. 

INTO  this  holy  estate,  this  Man  and  this  Woman 
come  now  to  be  united.  If  any  one,  therefore, 
can  show  just  cause  why  they  may  not  be  lawfully 
joined  together,  let  him  now  speak,  or  else  forever  hold 
his  peace. 

1f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  to  the  Man: 

NWILT  thou  have  this  Woman  to  thy  wedded 
•  wife,  to  live  together  after  God's  ordinance  in 
the  holy  estate  of  Matrimony?  Wilt  thou  love  her, 
comfort  her,  honor  and  keep  her  in  sickness  and  in 
health,  and,  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee  only  unto 
her,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live? 

%  The  Man  shall  say: 
I  will. 


ORDER  FOR  MARRIAGE  451 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  to  the  Woman: 

NWILT  thou  have  this  Man  to  thy  wedded  hus- 
#  band,  to  live  together  after  God's  ordinance  in 
the  holy  estate  of  Matrimony?  Wilt  thou  love  him, 
comfort  him,  honor  and  keep  him  in  sickness  and  in 
health,  and,  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee  only  unto 
him,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live? 

Ti  The  Woman  shall  say: 
I  will. 

r  If  the  Woman  be  Given  in  Marriage,  the  Minister  shall  now  receive 
her  at  the  hands  of  her  father  (or  guardian  or  any  friend),  the  Woman 
placing  her  right  hand  in  the  hand  of  the  Minister.  Then  shall  the 
Minister  place  the  right  hand  of  the  Woman  in  the  right  hand  of  the 
Man.     Then  shall  they  loose  their  hands. 

*  Then  shall  the  Minister  precede  the  Man  and  the  Woman  to  the 
Altar.  The  Man  shall  take  the  right  hand  of  the  Woman  and  say 
after  the  Minister: 

IX.,  take  thee,  N.9  to  my  wedded  Wife,  and  plight 
j  thee  nry  troth,  till  death  us  do  part. 


i 


IT  Then  shall  the  Woman,  in  like  manner,  say  after  the  Minister: 

A\,  take  thee,  AT.,  to  my  wedded  Husband,  and 
j  plight  thee  my  troth,  till  death  us  do  part. 


11  //  the  wedding  Ring  be  used,  the  Minister  shall  now  receive  it  and 
give  it  to  the  Man  to  put  on  the  fourth  finger  of  the  Woman  s  left  hand. 

r  Then  shall  the  Man  say,  or  if  two  rings  be  used,  the  Man  and  the 
Woman,  in  turn,  shall  say,  after  the  Minister: 

Receive  this  Ring  as  a  token  of  wedded  love  and 


troth. 


1f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 
Join  your  right  hands. 


Tf  Then  shall  the  Minister  lay  his  right  hand  upon  their  hands  and  say: 

FORASMUCH  as  A7,   and  N.   have  consented  to- 
gether in  holy  wedlock,  and  have  declared  the 
same  before  God  and  in  the  presence  of  this  company, 


452  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

I  pronounce  them  Man  and  Wife,  In  the  Name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

What  God  hath  joined  together,  let  not  man  put 
asunder. 

If  Then  may  they  kneel  and  the  Minister  may  bless  them,  saying: 

THE  Lord  God,  Who  created  our  first  parents  and 
sanctified  their  union  in  Marriage:  Sanctify  and 
bless  you,  that  ye  may  please  Him  both  in  body  and 
soul,  and  live  together  in  holy  love  until  life's  end. 
Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 
Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY   and   most   Merciful   God,   Who   hast 

II  now  united  this  man  and  this  woman  in  the  holy 
estate  of  Matrimony :  Grant  them  grace  to  live  therein 
according  to  Thy  Holy  Word;  strengthen  them  in  con- 
stant fidelity  and  true  affection  toward  each  other;  sus- 
tain and  defend  them  amidst  all  trials  and  temptations; 
and  help  them  so  to  pass  through  this  world  in  faith 
toward  Thee,  in  communion  with  Thy  Holy  Church, 
and  in  loving  service  one  of  the  other,  that  they  may 
enjoy  forever  Thy  heavenly  benediction ;  through  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  all  say: 

OUR  Father,  WTho  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done 
on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 


ORDER   FOR   MARRIAGE  4o3 

If  Theft  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Benediction: 

THE  Lord  bless  you,  and  keep  you. 
The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  you,  and  be 
gracious  unto  you. 

The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  you,  and 
give  you  peace.     Amen. 


r  If  a  simpler  form  is  desired,  the  Order  (page  4-50)  may  be  as  follows: 

NWILT  thou  have  this  Woman  to  thy  wedded  wife,  to  live 
•  together  after  God's  ordinance  in  the  holy  estate  of  Matri- 
mony? Wilt  thou  love  her.  comfort  her.  honor  and  keep  her  in 
sickness  and  in  health,  and,  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee  only  unto 
her,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live? 

%  The  Man  shall  say: 
I  will. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  to  the  Woman: 

NWILT  thou  have  this  Man  to  thy  wedded  husband,  to  live 
•  together  after  God's  ordinance  in  the  holy  estate  of  Matri- 
mony? Wilt  thou  love  him,  comfort  him,  honor  and  keep  him  in 
sickness  and  in  health,  and,  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee  only  unto 
him,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live? 

Tf  The  Woman  shall  say: 
I  will. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 
Join  your  right  hands. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  lay  his  right  hand  upon  their  hands  and  say: 

FORASMUCH  as  N.  and  N.  have  consented  together  in  holy 
wedlock,  and  have  declared  the  same  before  God  and  in  the 
presence  of  this  company,  I  pronounce  them  Man  and  Wife,  In  the 
Xame  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

What  God  hath  joined  together,  let  not  man  put  asunder. 
f   Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect,  the  Lord's  Praver,  and  the  Benediction. 


454  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 


ORDER  FOR  ORDINATION 


€  Ordination  shall  be  ad  ministered  by  authority  of  a  Synod,  and  ac~ 

cording  to  its  appointment. 
r  The  Order  for  Ordination  shall  be  conducted  by  the  President  of 

Synod,  or,  in  his  absence,  by  a  Minister  whom  he  shall  appoint. 
r  One   or   more   Ministers   thereto   appointed   may   participate   in    the 

Laying-on  of  Hands. 

r  The   Service   shall   be    used,    with   the   following   Introit,    Collect, 

Epistle  and  Gospel. 


IXTROIT 

THEY  go  from  strength  to  strength:  every  one  of 
them  in  Zion  appeareth  before  God. 
Blessed   are   they    that    dwell   in   Thy  house:  they 
will  be  still  praising  Thee. 

Ps.  He    that    goeth    forth    and    weepeth.    bearing 
precious    seed:    shall   doubtless   come   again   with    re- 
joicing, bringing  his  sheaves  with  him. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

COLLECT 

OLORD  God,  Which  hast  made  heaven,  and  earth, 
and  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is:  Grant  unto 
Thy  servants,  that  with  all  boldness  they  may  speak 
Thy  Word,  that  wonders  of  Thy  grace  may  be  wrought 
by  the  Name  of  Thy  Holy  Child  Jesus,  Who  liveth  and 
reignetfa  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

EPISTLE.     Romans  10  :  6-15. 

THE  righteousness  which  is  of  faith  speaketh  on 
this  wise,  Say  not  in  thine  heart,  Who  shall 
ascend  into  heaven?  (that  is,  to  bring  Christ  down 
from  above:)  or,  Who  shall  descend  into  the  deep? 
(that  is,  to  bring  up  Christ  again  from  the  dead.) 
But  what  saith  it?  The  word  is  nigh  thee,  even  in 
thy  mouth,  and  in  thv  heart:  that  is,  the  word  of  faith, 


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155 


which  we  preach;  that  if  thou  shalt  confess  with  thy 
mouth  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  shalt  believe  in  thine  heart 
that  God  hath  raised  him  from  the  dead,  thou  shalt 
be  saved.  For  with  the  heart  man  believeth  unto 
righteousness;  and  with  the  mouth  confession  is  made 
unto  salvation.  For  the  scripture  saith,  Whosoever 
believeth  on  him  shall  not  be  ashamed.  For  there  is 
no  difference  between  the  Jew  and  the  Greek:  for  the 
same  Lord  over  all  is  rich  unto  all  that  call  upon  him. 
For  whosoever  shall  call  upon  the  .name  of  the  Lord 
'  shall  be  saved.  How  then  shall  they  call  on  him  in 
whom  they  have  not  believed?  and  how  shall  they  be- 
lieve in  him  of  whom  they  have  not  heard?  and  how 
shall  they  hear  without  a  preacher?  And  how  shall  they 
preach  except  they  be  sent?  as  it  is  written,  How  beauti- 
ful are  the  feet  of  them  that  preach  the  gospel  of  peace, 
and  bring  glad  tidings  of  good  things ! 

GOSPEL.     Luke  10  :  2-11,  16. 

THEREFORE  said  he  unto  them,  The  harvest 
truly  is  great,  but  the  labourers  are  few:  pray 
ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he  would 
send  forth  labourers  into  his  harvest.  Go  your  ways: 
behold,  I  send  you  forth  as  lambs  among  wolves. 
Carry  neither  purse,  nor  scrip,  nor  shoes:  and  salute 
no  man  by  the  way.  And  into  whatsoever  house  ye 
enter,  first  say,  Peace  be  to  this  house.  And  if  the 
son  of  peace  be  there,  your  peace  shall  rest  upon  it:  if 
not,  it  shall  turn  to  you  again.  And  in  the  same  house 
remain,  eating  and  drinking  such  things  as  they  give: 
for  the  labourer  is  worthy  of  his  hire.  Go  not  from 
house  to  house.  And  into  whatsoever  city  ye  enter, 
and  they  receive  you,  eat  such  things  as  are  set  before 
you:  and  heal  the  sick  that  are  therein,  and  say  unto 
them,  The  kingdom  of  God  is  come  nigh  unto  you. 
But  into  whatsoever  city  ye  enter,  and  they  receive  you 
not,  go  your  ways  out  into  the  streets  of  the  same,  and 
say,  Even  the  very  dust  of  your  city,  which  cleaveth 


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456  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

on  us,  we  do  wipe  off  against  you:  notwithstanding  be 
ye  sure  of  this,  that  the  kingdom  of  God  is  come  nigh 
unto  you.  He  that  heareth  you  heareth  me;  and  he 
that  despiseth  you  despiseth  me;  and  he  that  despiseth 
me  despiseth  him  that  sent  me. 

If  After  the  General  Prayer,  the  Hymn:  Veni  Creator  Spiritus  (No. 

1%2),  or  another  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  shall  be 

sung. 
If  Then  shall  the  Secretary  of  Synod,   or  other  Minister  appointed, 

present  the  candidates  for  Ordination,  saying: 

HE  following  brethren  have  been  duly  approved  by 

[Here  he  shall  name  the  Synod  with  the  day  and  place  of 
meeting]  as  those  to  whom  the  Ministry  of  the  Gospel 
should  be  committed.  By  direction  of  the  Synod, 
therefore,  I  present  these  brethren  for  Ordination  to  the 
Holy  Ministry. 

^f  Here  shall  be  read  the  names  of  the  candidates,  icho  shall  then  present 
themselves  before  the  Altar. 

If  The  officiating  Minister  shall  say: 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 
K.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

f.    Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God: 
RJ.  And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

OGOD,  Who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit:  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a 
right  judgment  in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice 
in  His  holy  comfort ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  ■  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

¥.   Their  sound  went  into  all  the  earth: 

K.  And  their  words  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

GOD,  the  Giver  of  every  good  and  perfect  gift: 
Pour,  we  beseech  Thee,  upon  these  Thy  servants 


o 


ORDER   V()\{   ORDINATION 


ir, 


Thy  heavenly  benediction;  and  so  replenish  them  with 
the  truth  of  Thy  doctrine  and  adorn  them  with  holiness 
of  life,  that,  meditating  upon  Thy  law  day  and  night, 
they  may  believe  what  they  read,  teach  what  they  be- 
lieve, show  forth  in  their  lives  what  they  teach,  and, 
faithfully  serving  Thee  in  their  office,  may  keep  that 
which  has  been  committed  to  their  trust  blameless  unto 
the  day  of  Christ  Jesus,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  officiating  Minister  say  to  the  candidates: 

DEARLY  Beloved:    According   to    Apostolic  usage 
you  are  now  to  be  set  apart  to  the  Holy  Ministry 
of  the  Word  and  Sacraments  by  the  Laying  on  of  Hands. 

HEAR,  then,  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith  con- 
cerning this  holy  Office: 
Peace  be  unto  you:  as  my  Father  hath  sent  me, 
even  so  send  I  you.  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he 
breathed  on  them,  and  saith  unto  them.  Receive  ye 
the  Holy  Ghost;  whosesoever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are 
remitted  unto  them,  and  whosesoever  sins  ye  retain, 
they  are  retained.  All  power  is  given  unto  me  in 
heaven  and  in  earth.  Go  ye.  therefore,  and  teach  all 
nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost:  teaching  them  to 
observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded  you; 
and,  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway,  even  unto  the  end  of  the 
world.     Amen. 

Thus  saith  the  Apostle  Paul  to  Timothy: 

THIS  is  a  true  saying,  If  a  man  desire  the  office  of  a 
bishop,  he  desireth  a  good  work.  A  bishop  then 
must  be  blameless,  the  husband  of  one  wife,  vigilant, 
sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospitality,  apt  to 
teach;  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy 


458  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

lucre;  but  patient,  not  a  brawler,  not  covetous;  one  that 
ruleth  well  his  own  house;  not  a  novice,  lest  being  lifted 
up  with  pride  he  fall  into  the  condemnation  of  the  devil. 
Moreover  he  must  have  a  good  report  of  them  which  are 
without,  lest  he  fall  into  reproach  and  the  snare  of  the 
devil. 

Thus  also  the  same  Apostle  exhorteth  the  Elders  of 
the  Church  at  Ephesus : 

TAKE  heed  therefore  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the 
flock,  over  which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you 
overseers,  to  feed  the  Church  of  God,  which  He  hath 
purchased  with  His  blood. 


i 


THEREFORE    ask    you,    dear    Brethren,    before 
Almighty  God  and  this  Congregation: 


ARE  you  now  ready  to  take  upon  you  this  Holy 
l  Ministry,  and  faithfully  to  serve  in  it? 
Will  you  preach  and  teach  the  pure  Word  of  God  in 
accordance   with   the    Confession   of   the   Evangelical 
Lutheran  Church? 

Will  you  adorn  the  doctrine  of  our  Saviour  by  a  holy 
life  and  conversation? 

Tf  Then  shall  the  candidates  answer  in  turn: 
Yes,  with   my  whole   heart,  the   Lord  helping  me 
through  the  power  and  grace  of  His  Holy  Spirit.     Amen. 

1f  Then  shall  the  candidates  kneel. 

IF  The  officiating  Minister  shall  then  lay  his  hands  on  the  head  of  each, 
and  shall  say: 

I  NOW  commit  unto  thee  the  Holy  Office  of  the  Word 
and   Sacraments;  I   ordain   and  consecrate  thee  a 
Minister  of  the  Church:  In  the  Name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
%  Each  one  ordained  shall  say: 
Amen. 


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459 


If  Then  shall  all  present  say: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Tf  Then  shall  be  said: 

V.    The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Rr.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

MERCIFUL  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Who  through 
Thy  beloved  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  hast 
said  unto  us,  The  harvest  truly  is  great,  but  the  labor- 
ers are  few;  pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harvest 
that  He  would  send  forth  laborers  into  His  harvest: 
We  heartily  pray  Thee,  give  Thy  Holy  Spirit  plenteously 
to  these  Thy  servants,  to  us,  and  to  all  who  are  called 
to  the  Ministry  of  Thy  Word,  that  we,  with  a  great 
company,  may  be  Thy  true  evangelists,  and  continue 
faithful  and  steadfast  against  the  world,  the  flesh,  and 
the  devil,  that  Thy  Name  may  be  hallowed,  Thy 
kingdom  come,  and  Thy  will  be  done;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


If  Then  shall  they  rise,  and  the  officiating  Minister  shall  say: 

GO  then,  and  feed  the  flock  of  God,  taking  the  over- 
sight thereof,  not  by  constraint,  but  willingly; 
not  for  filthy  lucre,  but  of  a  ready  mind;  neither  as  being 
lords  over  God's  heritage,  but  being  ensamples  to  the 


460  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

flock.     And  when  the  Chief  Shepherd  shall  appear,  ye 
shall  receive  a  crown  of  glory  that  fadeth  not  away. 

THE  Blessing  of  the  Lord  be  upon  you,  that  you 
may  go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and  that  your  fruit 
may  remain. 

t  Then  shall  they  answer: 

Amen. 

\  Then  shall  follow  The  Holy  Communion,  beginning  with  the  Preface. 

ORDER  FOR  THE  INSTALLATION 
OF  A   PASTOR 


r  If  the  Installation  be  appointed  for  the  morning,  the  Lessons: 
1  Timothy  4  :  6-16  and  John  10  :  1-15  shall  be  read  before  the 
Epistle  for  the  Day;  and  the  Lord's  Prayer  shall  be  omitted  in  the 
General  Prayer.  The  Order  for  Installation  shall  follow  the  Gen- 
eral Prayer  and  conclude  with  the  Benediction. 

If  //  the  Installation  be  appointed  for  the  afternoon  or  evening  the  Order 
for  Vespers  shall  be  used,  including  the  following  appointments: 
Psalm  121  or  Psalm  122,  with  which  may  be  used  the  Antiphon:  Oh 
how  I  love  Thy  law:  it  is  my  meditation  all  the  day;  the  Lessons: 
1  Timothy  4  :  6-16  and  John  10  :  1-15.  The  Order  shall  follow  the 
Hymn  after  the  Sermon,  and  shall  be  concluded  as  follows:  The  Salu- 
tation; the  Collect  for  the  Day;  the  Collect:  Direct  us,  O  Lord  (Xo. 
19)  \  the  Versicle  and  Collect  for  Peace;  the  Benedicamus  and  the 
New  Testament  Benediction. 


If  The  officiating  Minister  shall  say  to  the  Congregation: 

DEARLY  Beloved:  Having  been  authorized  to  in- 
stall, as  Pastor  of  this  Congregation,  the  Reverend 
N.  A7.,  our  fellow-laborer  in  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  I  now 
ask  for  the  certification  of  his  call. 


ORDER  FOR  THE   INSTALLATION   OF   A    PASTOR     461 


If  A  Certificate  signed  by  the  Church  Council  or  its  Secretary,  attesting 
the  election  of  the  Minister  to  be  installed,  shall  then  be  placed  in  the 
hands  of  the  officiating  Minister,  to  be  read  by  him  to  the  Congrega- 
tion. 

r  The  Pastor-elect  shall  then  present  himself  before  the  Altar,  and  the 
officiating  Minister  shall  say: 

HEAR  the  Word  of  the  Lord  concerning  the  Office 
of  the  Holy  Ministry: 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  Jesus  to  His  disciples: 

AS  my  Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you. 
iV  Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost :  Whosesoever  sins  ye 
remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them;  and  whosesoever 
sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

All  power  is  given  unto  me  in  heaven  and  in  earth. 
Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them 
in  the  Name  of  the  Father  and  of  the  Son  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost;  teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  what- 
soever I  have  commanded  you;  and,  lo,  I  am  with  you 
alway,  even  unto  the  end  of  the  world.     Amen. 

Thus  saith  the  Apostle  Paul  to  Timothy: 

BE  thou  an  example  of  the  believers,  in  word,  in  con- 
versation, in  charity,  in  spirit,  in  faith,  in  purity. 
Till  I  come,  give  attendance  to  reading,  to  exhortation, 
to  doctrine.  Neglect  not  the  gift  that  is  in  thee,  which 
was  given  thee  by  prophecy,  with  the  laying  on  of  the 
hands  of  the  presbytery.  Meditate  upon  these  things; 
give  thyself  wholly  to  them;  that  thy  profiting  may  ap- 
pear to  all.  Take  heed  unto  thyself,  and  unto  the  doc- 
trine; continue  in  them:  for  in  doing  this  thou  shalt 
both  save  thyself,  and  them  that  hear  thee. 


i 


ASK  you,  therefore,  dear  Brother,  in  the  presence 
of  God  and  of  this  Congregation: 


ARE  you  now  ready  to  take  upon  you  the  office  of 
lV  Pastor  of  this  Congregation  (Parish)  and  faith- 
fully to  serve  therein? 


462  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

Will  you  preach  and  teach  the  pure  Word  of  God,  and 
administer  your  office  in  accordance  with  the  Confession 
of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church? 

Will  you  adorn  the  doctrine  of  our  Saviour  by  a  godly 
life  and  conversation? 

If  The  Pastor-elect  shall  answer: 
Yes,  I  will,  by  the  help  of  God. 

r  Then  shall  the  Congregation  rise,  and  the  officiating  Minister  shall  say: 

DEARLY  Beloved:     You  have  heard  the  solemn 
vow  taken  by  him  whom  you  have  called   as 
your  Pastor.     I  now  ask  you: 

WILL  you  receive  him,  and  show  him  the  love, 
honor  and  obedience  in  the  Lord  due  to  a 
shepherd  and  guide  placed  over  you  by  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  Himself,  the  Chief  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of 
souls?  Will  you  honor  and  esteem  him;  as  St.  Paul 
exhorteth:  Know  them  which  labor  among  you,  and 
are  over  you  in  the  Lord,  and  admonish  you;  and  esteem 
them  very  highly  for  their  works'  sake?  Then  answer: 
Yes,  by  the  help  of  God. 

H  Then  shall  the  Congregation  answer: 

Yes,  by  the  help  of  God. 

*[  Then  shall  the  officiating  Minister  say: 

UPON  these  your  solemn  promises  I  do  now  declare 
the  Reverend  .V.  N.  the  duly  constituted  Pastor  of 
[Here  he  shall  name  the  Congregation  or  Congregations]. 

Let  us  pray. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  God,  Who  sittest  at 
the  Right  Hand  of  the  Father,  and  Who  givest 
gifts  unto  Thy  people :  We  thank  Thee  that  Thou  hast 
given  unto  this  congregation  a  pastor  and  teacher,  and 


ORDER  FOR   THE   INSTALLATION  OF  A   PASTOR     463 

we  pray  Thee  to  enrich  him  with  all  needed  grace,  that 
faithfully  fulfilling  his  ministry,  his  labors  may  be 
abundantly  blessed  to  the  saving  of  souls  and  the  edi- 
fying of  Thy  people,  and  that  he,  with  them,  may  receive 
the  crown  of  righteousness  from  Thee,  Who  livest  and 
reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

OLORD  God.  the  Holy  Ghost,  Sanctifier  of  the 
faithful:  Visit  this  congregation,  we  pray  Thee, 
with  Thy  love  and  favor;  open  their  hearts  to  receive 
Thy  Word;  enlighten  their  minds  continually  with 
the  light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel;  increase  in  them 
true  godliness;  and,  of  Thy  great  mercy,  unite  them 
in  the  bonds  of  love  and  peace,  that  the  good  work 
which  hath  been  begun  may  be  performed  unto  the 
day  of  Christ  Jesus;  Who,  with  the  Father  and  Thee, 
liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

r  Tht  n  shall  all  say: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done 
on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread:  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation:  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is 
the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 

r  Then  shall  the  officiating  Minister  say: 

THE  Lord  bless  you  that  ye  may  bring  forth  much 
fruit,  and  that  vour  fruit  mav  remain.     Amen, 


c  Then  shall  a  Hymn  be  sung,  after  uhich  the  Pastor,  nov:  installed, 
shall  eonelude  the  Service  as  appointed  in  the  rubrics  preceding  this 
Order. 


464  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

ORDER  FOR  LAYING  THE 
CORNER-STONE  OF  A  CHURCH 


I 


If  The  Service  shall  begin  with  a  Hymn. 
If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

N  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


If  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung: 

OUR  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  ; 
W.  Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 
How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts! 
Rw.  My  soul   longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the 
courts  of  the  Lord. 

His  foundation  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 

B/.  The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion  more  than 
all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  Let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

R\  Our  feet  shall  stand  within  Thy  gates,  O  Je- 
rusalem. 

Except  the  Lord  build  the  house,  they  labor  in  vain 
that  build  it. 

Rr.  Except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watchman 
waketh  but  in  vain. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

B?.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

Hear  the  Holy  Scripture. 

THUS  saith  the  Lord  God,  Behold,  I  lay  in  Zion  for 
a  foundation  a  stone,  a  tried  stone,  a  precious 


ORDER    FOR    LAVING    A    COHXER-STOXE 


465 


corner-stone,  a  sure  foundation:  he  that  believeth  shall 
not  make  haste.     Isa.  28  :  16. 

And  when  the  builders  laid  the  foundation  of  the 
temple  of  the  Lord,  they  set  the  priests  in  their  apparel 
with  trumpets,  and  the  Levites,  the  sons  of  Asaph 
with  cymbals,  to  praise  the  Lord,  after  the  ordinance 
of  David,  king  of  Israel.  And  they  sang  together 
by  course,  in  praising  and  giving  thanks  unto  the 
Lord;  because  he  is  good,  for  his  mercy  endureth  for- 
ever toward  Israel.  And  all  the  people  shouted  with 
a  great  shout  when  they  praised  the  Lord,  because 
the  foundation  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  was  laid. 
Ezra  3  :  10,  11. 

Now  therefore  ye  are  no  more  strangers  and  foreign- 
ers, but  fellow-citizens  with  the  saints,  and  of  the  house- 
hold of  God;  and  are  built  upon  the  foundation  of  the 
apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being 
the  chief  corner-stone;  in  whom  all  the  building  fitly 
framed  together  groweth  into  an  holy  temple  in  the 
Lord:  in  whom  ye  also  are  builded  together  for  an 
habitation  of  God  through  the  Spirit.     Eph.  2  :  19-22. 


%  Then  shall  all  say  the  Apostles'  Creed. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
Heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord;  Who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The  third 
day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into 
heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty;  From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness 
of  sins;  the  Resurrection  of  the  body;  And  the  Life 
everlasting.     Amen. 


466  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

r  Then  may  follow  an  Address,  after  which  a  Hymn  may  be  svng. 

f  Here  mention  may  be  made  of  the  articles  to  be  placed  in  the  Corner- 
stone. 

7  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
R".  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

OLORD  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Whom  the  heavens 
cannot  contain,  but  Whose  will  it  is  to  have  a 
house  upon  earth  wherein  prayer  and  praise  to  Thy 
Xame  may  continually  be  made:  Look  graciously 
toward  this  place:  and  as  Thou  didst  move  Thine 
ancient  people  to  build  for  Thee  an  house  of  worship, 
do  Thou  fulfill  also  the  desire  of  our  hearts,  and  bless 
and  prosper  what  we  have  undertaken  in  Thy  Xame. 
Amen. 


OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Son  of  the  Living  God, 
Who  art  the  elect  and  precious  Corner-stone 
and  the  immutable  Foundation  of  Thy  Church:  We 
pray  Thee,  let  the  stone  which  we  here  lay  in  Thy 
Xame  be  a  firm  foundation;  and  as  Thou  art  Thyself 
the  Beginning  and  the  Ending,  be  also  the  beginning, 
continuance,  and  completion  of  what  we  here  com- 
mence for  Thine  honor  and  glory.     Amen. 


OLORD  God,  Holy  Ghost,  Who  makest  the  as- 
sembly of  Thy  saints  Thy  dwelling-place:  Bless 
and  prosper  the  building  of  this  edifice,  and  grant 
that  in  like  manner  we  also,  as  living  stones,  may  be 
built  up  into  a  spiritual  house  and  an  abiding  temple 
of  Thy  Glory;  Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  livest 
and  reignest,  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


ORDER  FOR  LAYING   A   CORNER-STONE 


467 


f  The  Corner-stone  having  been  placed,  the  Minister  shall  strike  it  xcith 
a  trowel  or  hammer  at  the  mention  of  each  Same  in  the  Holy  Trinity, 
saying: 

IN  the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ,  I  do  now  lay  this  Corner- 
stone: In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  that  here  true  faith,  the 
fear  of  God  and  brotherly  love  may  abide;  and  that  this 
place  may  be  set  apart  to  the  preaching  of  the  Gospel, 
the  administration  of  the  Holy  Sacraments,  and  the  in- 
vocation and  praise  of  the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth 
and  reigneth,  ever  One  God,  world  without  end. 

If  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  or  say: 

Amen.     Amen.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  all  say: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done 
on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

r  A  Hymn  may  then  be  sung. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 

ty.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
Bless  we  the  Lord. 

H".  Thanks  be  to  God. 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love 
of  God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  with  vou  all.     Amen. 


468  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

ORDER  FOR  THE  DEDICATION 
OF  A  CHURCH 


•  The  Ministers  and  the  Congregation,  having  convened  in  a  suitable 
place,  shall  go  in  procession  to  the  door  of  the  church,  bearing  the 
Holy  Bible  and  the  Sacramental  Vessels. 

If  The  Hymn:  Open  now  thy  gates  of  beauty  (Xo.  £20),  or  another 
suitable  Hymn,  may  be  sung  in  procession. 

r  When  the  procession  to  the  church  is  omitted,  because  of  inclement 
weather  or  other  reasons,  the  Ministers,  Church  Council  and  Choir, 
shall  gather  in  the  chapel,  or  at  the  entrance  of  the  church;  and 
the  Service  shall  be  as  here  ordered  with  the  omission  of  Psalm  v24. 


I 


%  Having  come  to  the  door  of  the  church,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

N  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 
Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord: 
R".  Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 

If  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said: 
Psalm  24.     Domini  est  terra. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof: 
the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

For  He  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas:  and  estab- 
lished it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord:  or  who 
shall  stand  in  His  holy  place? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart:  who 
hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  de- 
ceitfully. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord:  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  Him:  that 
seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up, 


ORDER  FOR   THE  DEDICATION  OF  A   CHURCH     169 

ye  everlasting  doors  :  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory:  The  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates,  even  lift  them  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors  :  and  the  King  of  glory  shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory:  The  Lord  of  hosts,  He 
is  the  King  of  glory. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  Keys  of  the  Building  be  given  to  the  Minister. 
\  As  he  entereth  the  door,  he  shall  say: 

Peace  be  to  this  House: 

K.  And  to  all  that  enter  therein. 


If  Then,    moving   slowly   into   the    church,  shall    be   sung    or    said  the 
following: 

Psalm  122.     Lai  at  us  sum. 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me:  Let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates:  O  Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem  is  builded  :  as  a  city  that  is  compact 
together; 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord: 
unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
Name  of  the  Lord. 

For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment:  the  thrones 
of  the  house  of  David. 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem:  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls:  and  prosperity  within 
thy  palaces. 


470  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes  :  I  will 
now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God:  I  will 
seek  thy  good. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

r  Entering  the  Chance!,  the  Ministers  shall  place  the  Holy  Bible  arid 
the  Sacramental  Vessels,  atid  the  officiating  Minister,  proceeding  to  the 
Altar,  shall  say: 

I  WILL  go  imto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God  my  ex- 
ceeding joy.  0  send  out  Thy  Light  and  Thy 
truth:  let  them  lead  me:  let  them  bring  me  unto  Thy 
holy  hill,  and  to  Thy  tabernacles,  that  I  may  go  unto 
the  altar  of  God.  unto  God  my  exceeding  joy,  and 
praise  Thee,  0  God,  my  God. 

r  The  Hymn,  Veni  Creator  Spiritus  [No.  1^2),  shall  then  be  sung. 

r  The  Lessons  shall  then  be  read. 

1  Kings  8  :  12-30;  Hebrews  10  :  19-25;  Eph.  2  :  13-22;  1  Cor.  3  :  9-17, 
or  other  suitable  Lessons  of  Holy  Scripture,  may  be  used. 

r  Then  the  Minister,  standing  at  the  Altar,  shall  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  mercies  and  God  of 
L  all  comfort,  ever  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  Thee  in  truth:  Sanctify  and  bless  this  House,  we 
beseech  Thee,  with  Thine  especial  presence,  according 
to  Thy  promise  made  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
that  they  who  gather  here  in  Thy  Name  may  be  en- 
lightened, comforted  and  strengthened  by  Thy  manifold 
gifts  of  grace,  and  made  meet  for  the  inheritance  of 
Thy  saints  in  light. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  great  High  Priest,  Who 


ORDER  FOR  THE  DEDICATION  OF  A  CHURCH  471 


hast  entered  into  the  sanctuary  on  high  to  appear  ever- 
more before  God  for  us:  Separate  unto  Thyself  here 
a  true  spiritual  priesthood  of  faithful  and  believing 
people,  to  offer  unto  Thee  within  these  courts  their  sac- 
rifices of  prayer,  praise  and  thanksgiving. 

0  Holy  Spirit,  Who  makest  the  minds  of  the  faithful 
to  be  of  one  will:  Dwell,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  those  who 
shall  worship  here,  making  them  Thine  own  temples,  and 
uniting  their  hearts  in  faith  and  love,  and  in  zeal  for  the 
progress  of  the  Gospel  among  all  men. 

O  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Spirit,  of  Whom  and  through 
Whom  and  to  Whom  are  all  things:  Have  respect  unto 
the  prayers  of  Thy  servants,  which  they  pray  unto  Thee 
this  day,  that  Thine  eyes  may  be  open  night  and  day 
toward  this  House,  built  for  Thy  Name;  and  grant  that 
Thy  Word  may  ever  be  preached  here  in  its  purity  and 
fulness,  to  the  joy  and  edifying  of  Thy  believing  people, 
and  to  the  deliverance  of  burdened  souls  from  sin. 

Grant  that  they  who  shall  be  baptized  at  this  Font 
may  abide  in  their  baptismal  covenant,  walk  in  newness 
of  life,  continue  steadfast  in  the  fellowship  of  Thy 
Church,  and  ever  love  the  habitation  of  Thy  House 
and  the  place  where  Thine  honor  dwelleth. 

Grant  that  they  who  shall  partake  at  this  Altar  of  the 
Holy  Sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood  given  for  their 
redemption,  may  receive  into  penitent  and  believing 
hearts  the  promise  of  forgiveness  of  sins,  life  and  sal- 
vation. 

And  so  prepare  Thy  servants  who  worship  here,  that 
when  their  earthly  pilgrimage  is  ended,  they  may  be 
received  into  the  House  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in 
the  heavens,  there  to  behold  Thy  glory,  O  Everlasting 
God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit,  and  to  adore  and 
praise  Thee,  One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


i 


r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

DO  now  set  apart  this 

Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  as  a  House  of  God; 


472  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

and  dedicate  it  to  the  glory  and  honor  of  Almighty 
God,  and  to  the  service  of  His  holy  Church:  In  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 

%  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 

A  men .     Amen .     Amen . 

Tf  The  Service,  beginning  irith  the  Introit   for   the  Day,  shall  then 
follow.     The  Nicene  Creed  shall  be  used. 

If  The  Holy  Communion  may  be  celebrated,  in  which  ease  the  Order  for 
Confession  shall  be  held  on  a  preceding  day. 

%  Announcement  of  Gifts,  Memorials,  arid  other  matters  concerning  the 
Building,  shall  follow  the  General  Prayer. 

•  

Tf  The  following  Prayer  may  be  used  in  place  of  the  Prayer  (p.  JftO),  or 
at  Vespers  of  the  Day  of  Dedication. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Whom  the 
jljL  Heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain,  yet  Who  art 
willing  to  have  an  House  fashioned  by  man,  wherein 
Thine  honor  dwelleth  and  where  men  may  worship 
Thee:  Of  Thy  love  and  mercy,  we  beseech  Thee,  vouch- 
safe Thy  presence  here  that  this  Church  wThich  we  have 
reared  to. the  glory  of  Thy  Name,  and  do  now  wholly 
devote  and  dedicate  to  Thee,  may  by  Thee  be  accepted 
and  hallowed,  to  the  end  that  souls  may  here  be  gath- 
ered, nourished  in  Thy  love,  and  made  fruitful  in  Thy 
service;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  hast  called 
L  men  to  the  service  of  Thy  Sanctuary:  Vouchsafe 
to  all  who  here  minister  before  Thee  the  direction,  aid 
and  counsel  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  serve 
Thee  w^ith  pure  hearts  and  holy  lives;  preach  Thy  Word 
according  to  Thy  loving  purpose  in  Christ  Jesus; 
humbly  and  devoutly  administer  Thy  Sacraments;  and 
be  found  acceptable  to  Thee  as  good  and  faithful  stew- 


ORDER  FOR  THE   DEDICATION   OF  A   (HI  IK  H      473 


ards  of  Thy  grace;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

MOST  Merciful  Father,  Who  hast  revealed  Thy  love 
in  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  and  through  Thy 
Holy  Word  dost  announce  the  precious  message  of  sal- 
vation in  Him:  Vouchsafe  Thy  love  to  all  who  hear  Thy 
Word  read  and  preached  in  this  place,  that,  called  to 
Thy  service,  they  may  hold  fast  the  Truth,  and  faith- 
fully bear  unto  the  end  the  yoke  of  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
dear  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Who  through 
l  the  washing  of  regeneration  by  water  and  the 
Word,  hast  ordained  a  sacramental  means  of  entrance 
into  Thy  Kingdom:  Vouchsafe  to  all  who  shall  be  con- 
secrated to  Thee  at  this  Font  by  Holy  Baptism  ever  to 
remain  true  to  this  blessed  covenant,  and  finally  to  at- 
tain everlasting  Life;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

MOST  Merciful  Father,  Who  in  Thy  dear  Son,  hast 
,  given  us  the  Way,  the  Truth  and  the  Life,  and 
through  Him  dost  call  all  men  to  give  Thee  heart  and 
soul  and  strength  and  life:  Vouchsafe  to  all,  who,  here 
before  this  Altar,  confess  the  Lord  Jesus  before  men, 
the  blessing  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  in  Thy  Church 
they  may  be  living  stones,  elect  and  precious;  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Everlasting  Father,  Who  dost 
l  refresh  us  as  we  have  need,  and  dost  strengthen 
our  faith  with  heavenly  food,  so  that  we  go  from  strength 
to  strength :  Vouchsafe  to  all  who  receive  at  this  Altar 
the  Holy  Sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  dear 
Son,  to  approach  this  holy  Mystery  with  pure  hearts, 
believing  desire,  and  devout  thanksgiving,  that,  com- 
forted with  Thy  eternal  love  and  goodness,  they  may  be 


474  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

nourished  and  strengthened  in  faith,  live  in  love  and  to 
the  praise  of  Thy  Holy  Name,  and  finally  attain  to  Thy 
presence  in  eternity;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OGOD,  Who  dost  call  all  men  to  Thee,  and  Who 
dost  graciously  receive  all  them  that  come: 
Vouchsafe  Thy  pardon  to  all  those  who  here  confess 
their  sins;  bestow  the  comfort  of  Thy  Spirit  on  those 
who  humbly  and  faithfully  bring  Thee  their  needs  and 
sorrows;  accept  the  praise  and  worship  that  are  offered 
here;  and  grant  that  many  may  find  Thee  in  this  place, 
and  finding  Thee,  be  filled  in  soul  and  body  with  all 
things  needful ;  and  finally,  with  all  Thine  own,  be  united 
in  that  communion  with  Thee  which  is  eternal  in  the 
heavens,  where  Thou  livest  and  reignest,  ever  One  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

ORDER  FOR  THE  OPENING 
OF  SYNODS 


%  Conventions  of  Synods  of  the  Church,  and  of  other  Bodies  representing 
Synods,  shall  be  opened  with  The  Service,  including  a  Sermon  and 
the  Holy  Communion. 

If  The  first  Business  Session  shall  open  with  a  Hymn  of  Invocation  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  after  which  the  President  shall  offer  Prayer,  as  here 
followeth;  if  the  first  Business  Session  be  held  immediately  after  The 
Service,  this  Order  shall  begin  with  the  words:  I  do  now  declare,  etc. 


As 


Tf  The  President  shall  say: 

S  there  are  many  members  in  one  body: 
ty.  So  we,  being  many,  are  one  body  in  Christ. 

Let  us  follow  after  the  things  which  make  for  peace: 
ty.  And  things  wherewith  one  may  edify  another. 


ORDER  FOR  THE  OPENING  OF  SYNODS    47.3 

Where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  My  Name : 
R".  There  am  I  in  the  midst  of  them. 

Behold,  I  have  set  before  thee  an  open  door: 
R?.  And  no  man  can  shut  it. 

I  beseech  you  to  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  where- 
with ye  are  called,  with  all  lowliness  and  meekness: 

R".  Endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity  of  the  Spirit  in 
the  bond  of  peace. 

Glory,  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

RT.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


The  Lord  be  with  you. 
K.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

r  Then  shall  be  said  one  or  more  of  the  following  Collects,  or  any  other 
suitable  Prayer. 

OGOD,  Who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit:  Grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right 
judgment  in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  His 
holy  comfort;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
jljL  Christ,  of  Whom  the  whole  family  in  heaven  and 
earth  is  named:  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  unto  Thy 
Church  here  assembled,  the  presence  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
that  in  our  deliberations  we  may  be  guided  into  all 
truth,  preserved  from  strife  and  vainglory,  and,  one  in 
Thee,  may  constantly  abide  in  that  Christian  unity 
which  is  well  pleasing  in  Thy  sight;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


476  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Who,  in  Thy  Holy  Word,  hast 
l  given  us  a  rule  of  faith  and  life:  Grant  us  by  the 
teaching  of  the  same  to  have  courage  and  wisdom  to 
devise,  and  grace  and  strength  to  act,  to  the  end  that 
Thy  ministers  and  congregations  may  be  established  and 
comforted,  Thy  Gospel  everywhere  purely  preached, 
Thy  kingdom  among  men  extended,  and  Thy  people, 
knowing  the  riches  of  their  heavenly  calling,  may  be  one 
in  the  faith  and  confession  of  Thy  saving  truth,  and  in 
communion  with  one  another;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Who  hast  prom- 
l  ised  by  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  to  be  with  Thy 
Church  unto  the  end  of  the  world,  and  that  the  gates 
of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it:  Graciously  make 
Thy  strength  perfect  in  our  weakness,  and  according 
to  Thy  promise,  be  present  with  us,  Thine  unworthy 
servants,  and  grant  us  Thy  merciful  help;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  Thy 
most  gracious  favor,  and  further  us  with  Thy  con- 
tinual help;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and 
ended  in  Thee,  we  may  glorify  Thy  Holy  Name;  and 
finally,  by  Thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One  God, 
world  without  end.      Amen. 

c  Then  shall  the  President  say: 

1DO  now  declare  this  Convention  of  the 
open :   In  the  Name  of 

the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 


A 


ND  now  may  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Who  hath  called  us  with  an  holy  calling,  and  hath 


ORDER  FOR   THE  OPENING  OF  SYNODS         47? 

committed  to  our  trust  the  glorious  Gospel  of  the 
grace  of  God,  make  you  to  increase  and  abound  in 
love  toward  one  another,  and  toward  all  men,  that  you 
may  be  stedfast,  immoveable,  always  abounding  in  the 
work  of  the  Lord. 

]    Then  thai!  all  say: 

Amen. 


r  The  following  Prayer  may  be  used  in  ehurehes  on  the  Sunday,  or 
during  the  week\  before  the  meeting  of  a  Synod,  General  Body,  or 
Conference,  or  during  its  sessions. 

OLOED,  the  only  Source  of  all  true  Wisdom:    We 
invoke  Thy  blessing  upon  the 

about  to  assemble  (now  assembled)  in  Thy  Name,  to 
deliberate  upon  those  things  which  make  for  the  main- 
tenance, the  well-being  and  the  extension  of  Thy  Holy 
Church  among  us  and  throughout  all  the  world;  and  as 
Thou  hast  promised  to  send  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  lead 
Thy  people  into  all  truth,  so  rule  the  hearts  and  guide 
the  counsels  of  the  representatives  of  the  Church,  that, 
protected  from  the  errors  of  human  frailty,  they  may 
seek  only  Thy  glory  and  the  welfare  of  those  whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  by  the  death  of  Thy  Son;  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


478  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

ORDER    FOR   THE    CLOSING 
OF  SYNODS 


r  A  Hymn  of  Praise  or  Thanksgiving  may  be  swig,  and  the  Litany 

or  the  Bidding  Prayer  may  be  used. 
f   The  President  shall  offer  Prayer  as  here  folloiceth;  but  if  the  Conven- 

lion  closes  with  a  Service,  this  Order  shall  begin  with  the  words:  Now 

unto  Him,  etc. 

*f  The  President  shall  say: 

OLORD,  save  Thy  people: 
R".  And  bless  Thine  inheritance. 
My  word  shall  accomplish  that  which  I  please: 

B/.  And  it  shall  prosper  in  the  thing  whereto  I  sent 
it. 

Ye  shall  be  witnesses  unto  Me: 

Hr.  Unto  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth. 
I  have  chosen  you,  and  ordained  you: 

R~.  That  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and 
that  your  fruit  should  remain. 
x\nd  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway: 

R\  Even  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

R\  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
R".  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

r  Then  shall  be  said  one  or  more  of  the  following  Collects,  or  any  other 
suitable  prayer. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  alone  doest 
l  great  wonders:  Send  down  upon  Thy  Ministers 
and  upon  the  Congregations  committed  to  their  charge, 


ORDER  FOR  THE   CLOSING  OP  SYNODS         179 

the  healthful  Spirit  of  Thy  grace;  and,  that  they  may 
truly  please  Thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of 
Thy  blessing;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
A  men. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  unto  Thy 
Church,  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  the  wisdom  which 
cometh  down  from  above,  that  Thy  Word,  as  becometh 
it,  may  not  be  bound,  but  have  free  course  and  be 
preached  to  the  joy  and  edifying  of  Christ's  holy 
people,  that  in  steadfast  faith  we  may  serve  Thee,  and 
in  the  confession  of  Thy  Name  abide  unto  the  end; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OGOD,  Who  restorest  to  the  right  way  them  that 
err,  Who  gatherest  them  that  are  scattered,  and 
preservest  them  that  are  gathered:  Of  Thy  tender 
mercy,  we  beseech  Thee,  pour  upon  Thy  Christian 
people  the  grace  of  Unity,  that,  all  schisms  being 
healed,  Thy  flock,  united  to  the  true  Shepherd  of  Thy 
Church,  may  worthily  serve  Thee;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OGOD,  Who  hast  called  us  to  Thy  service,  and  laid 
upon  us  the  care  of  Thy  churches:  Help  us,  by 
Thy  Spirit,  that  in  our  several  fields  of  labor  we  may 
have  the  courage  consistently  to  declare  and  teach,  and 
the  wisdom  and  strength  faithfully  to  perform,  what  we 
have  here  resolved  in  Thy  fear  and  for  Thy  glory: 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Heavenly  Father,  Who,  through 
L  Thy  Son.  Jesus  Christ,  hast  given  commandment 
unto  Thy  disciples  to  go  into  all  the  world  and  preach 
the  Gospel  to  every  creature:  Grant  us  a  ready  will  to 
obey  Thy  Word;  and  as  we  have  entered  into  the  labors 
of  other  men,  help  us  to  serve  Thee,  that  others  may 
enter  into  our  labors:  and  that  we  with  them,  and  they 


480  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

with  us,  may  attain  unto  everlasting  life;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  wrorld  without  end.     Amen. 

Tf  Then  shall  all  say: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  wall  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us:  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  President  say: 

NOW  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abun- 
dantly above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to 
the  powrer  that  worketh  in  us;  unto  Him  be  glory  in  the 
Church  by  Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages,  wrorld 
without  end. 

I  DO  now  declare   this    Convention   closed:  In   the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 

LET  us  stand  fast  in  the  love  of  Christ,  that,  when 
J  He  cometh  in  His  glory,  we  may  rejoice  before 
Him  W'ith  exceeding  joy. 

TT  Then  shall  all  say: 
Amen. 

If  Then  shall  the  President  say: 

THE  Grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  Love 
of  God,  and  the  Communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
with  you  all.     Amen. 


ORDER  FOR  [NSTALLATION  OF  (  III IRCH  COUNCIL    481 

ORDER  FOR  THE  INSTALLATION 
OF  A  CHURCH  COUNCIL 


•  The  Order  for  the  Installation  of  a  Church  Council  may  be  used  at 
The  Service  or  at  Vespers. 

•  When  used  at  The  Service,  it  .shall  folio//  tin  General  Prayer  (the 
Lord's  Prayer  being  omitted)  and  conclude  with  a  Hymn  and  the 
Benediction. 

•  Winn  used  at  Vespers,  it  shall  follow  the  Hymn  after  the  Address, 
and  conclude  with  a  Hymn,  after  which  shall  bi  said  the  Collects,  the 
Benedicamus  and  the  Benediction. 


•    The  Minister  shall  announa  tic  names  of  those  who  have  been  elected 

to  office,  and  they  shall  then  present  themselves  before  the  Altar. 

•    Thi  u  shall  the  Minister  say: 

DEAR  Brethren:  Hear  what  the  Word  of  God  saith 
concerning  the  institution  of  the  office  to  which 
you  have  been  called: 

THEN  the  Twelve  called  the  multitude  of  the  dis- 
ciples unto  them,  and  said,  It  is  not  reason  that  we 
should  leave  the  word  of  God.  and  serve  tables.  Where- 
fore, brethren,  look  ye  out  among  you  seven  men  of 
honest  report,  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom 
we  may  appoint  over  this  business. 

HEAR  the  duties  of  the  office  to  which  you  have 
been  elected  by  this  Congregation. 
It  will  be  your  duty  to  see:  That  the  services  of  God's 
House  be  held  at  the  proper  times,  and  conducted  in 
accordance  with  the  Order  of  the  Church;  that  the  pure 
Word  of  God  be  preached,  as  the  Church  confesses  it, 
and  only  by  those  duly  authorized  according  to  the 
Constitution  of  this  Congregation;  that  provision  be 
made  for  the  Christian  instruction  of  the  young;  that 
strict  discipline  be  maintained,  the  erring  admonished 
and  impenitent  offenders  excluded  from  the  communion 


482  THE  OCCASIONAL  SERVICES 

of  the  Church;  that  the  property  of  the  Congregation 
be  cared  for,  and  all  that  relates  to  its  worldly  affairs 
properly  administered. 

It  will  furthermore  be  your  duty:  To  assist  the 
Pastor  in  the  care  of  the  sick  and  needy,  in  the  cultiva- 
tion of  harmony  among  the  members,  in  the  promotion 
of  the  general  welfare  of  the  Congregation,  and  in  the 
furtherance  of  Christ's  Kingdom,  at  home  and  abroad. 

Nor  should  you  be  unmindful  that,  while  holiness 
of  life  and  conversation  is  required  of  all  who  name 
the  Name  of  Christ;  it  is  especially  incumbent  upon 
those  who  have  been  called  to  be  office-bearers  in  His 
Church  to  show  themselves  in  all  things,  by  word  and 
example,  a  pattern  of  good  works. 

I  ASK  you,  therefore:  Do  you  accept  the  office  to 
which  you  have  been  called,  and  do  you  promise 
to  discharge  its  duties  faithfully,  in  the  fear  of  God, 
and  in  accordance  with  the  Constitution  of  this  Con- 
gregation, and  the  principles  and  usages  of  the  Church? 

U  Then  shall  the  Offieers-eleet  answer: 
Yes,  by  the  help  of  God. 

V  Then  the  Minister,  taking  the  right  hand  of  eaeh  one,  shall  say: 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  Who  hath 
L  called  you  to  the  service  of  His  Church,  en- 
lighten and  strengthen  you  in  your  office,  that  you 
may  prove  a  good  and  faithful  steward,  to  the  glory 
of  His  holy  Name.     Amen. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

LORD    God,   Heavenly   Father,    Who   according   to 
J  Thy  gracious  will,   hast  established  within  Thy 
Church  on  earth,  besides  the  Ministry  of  the  Word, 


ORDER  FOR  INSTALLATION  OF  CHURCH  COUNCIL     183 


other    offices    for    the    ministration    of    Thy    manifold 

gifts  of  grace:  We  thank  Thee  that,  in  this  place,  Thou 
hast  provided  men  of  honest  report,  ready  to  serve 
this  Congregation  for  Thy  sake;  and  we  humbly 
pray  Thee  to  enrich  them  abundantly  with  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  they  may  have  wisdom  and  strength  for 
the  service  unto  which  Thou  hast  called  them.  Let 
Thy  blessing  rest  also  on  this  Congregation,  not  only 
in  that  which  pertaineth  to  its  temporal  affairs,  but, 
above  all,  in  spiritual  and  heavenly  gifts.  Strengthen 
the  faith,  quicken  the  love  and  enkindle  the  zeal  of 
its  members,  that  Thy  Name  may  be  glorified,  and 
that,  both  here  and  in  all  places,  the  Kingdom  of  Thy 
dear  Son  may  be  advanced;  through  Whom  we  pray: 

r  Then  shall  all  say: 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
Name;  Thy  kingdom  come;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
.  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minister  say: 

THEREFORE  be  ye  stedfast,  unmoveable,  always 
abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord,  forasmuch  as 
ye  know  that  your  labor  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 
Amen. 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


These  General  Rubrics,  together  with  the  Rubrics  appointed  in  the 
Services,  are  a  directory  for  the  conduct  of  Divine  Worship. 

I.    FOR  THE   SERVICE,    MATINS   AND   VESPERS 


The  Minister  may  face  the  Al- 
tar except  in  such  parts  of  the 
Services  as  are  a  direct  address  to 
the  Congregation. 

A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  may  be  sung  at  the 
beginning  of  all  Services.  At 
Matins  and  Vespers  any  other 
suitable  Hymn  may  be  used  at 
this  place. 

A  Hymn  may  be  sung  after  the 
Benediction  at  all  Services. 

Silent  Prayer  should  be  offered 
after  all  Services. 

The  Propria.  The  Introit, 
Collect,  Epistle,  Gradual,  and 
Gospel,  the  Propria  for  the  Day, 
shall  be  used  throughout  the 
week  following,  except  on  those 
Days  for  which  other  appoint- 
ments are  made. 

When  a  Greater  Festival  falls 
within  the  week,  the  Propria  for 
the  Festival  shall  be  used  until 
the  following  Sunday. 

The  Collects.  The  Collect 
for  the  Sunday  is  said  at  Matins 
throughout  the  week.  It  is  also 
said  at  Vespers  daily  except  on 
Saturday,  when  the  Collect  for 
the  following  Sunday  is  said. 

Should  a  Festival  fall  within 
the  week,  the  Collect  for  the  Festi- 
val shall  be  said  first  on  that  Day, 
and  if  it  be  a  Greater  Festival, 
throughout  the  remainder  of  the 
week. 


Whenever  the  Collect  for  the 
Day  is  said,  the  full  termination 
as  appointed  shall  be  used.  If 
other  Collects  are  said  after  it,  as 
at  Matins  and  Vespers,  the  full 
termination  shall  be  used  with 
the  Collect  for  the  Day  and  with 
the  last  Collect  only. 

The  short  termination  of  the 
Collects  used  after  the  Collect  for 
the  Day,  will  usually  be:  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord, 
or,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  our  Lord.  Exceptions 
to  this  rule  will  be  found  printed 
in  full  in  the  Collects  and  Prayers. 

When  the  Petition  is  addressed 
to  God,  the  Father,  the  full  ter- 
mination is:  through  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Soji,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  One  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

When  the  Petition  is  addressed 
to  God,  the  Son,  the  termination 
is:  Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Gfwst,  ever 
One  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

When  mention  is  made  of  our 
Lord  in  the  body  of  the  Petition, 
the  termination  is:  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  uith 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  One 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

When  mention  is  made  of  our 
Lord,  at  the  end  of  the  Petition, 
the  termination  is:  Who  liveth  and 


484 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


is:, 


reigneth    with   the   Father   and   the 
Holy  Ghost,  ok  r 
without  end.     Amen. 

When  the  Petition  is  addn 


to   God.    the    Holy    Trinity,    the 

termination    i-:    Who    lived    and 

tt,   One  God,   world  without 

end.     .  1 


II.     THE   SERVTCE 


At  the  Hymn  of  Invocation  of 
the  Holy  Ghost  the  Congregation 
shall  rise. 

For  the  Invocation,  the  Con* 
fession  and  the  Declaration  of 
Grace,  the  Minister  may  stand  in 
the  Chancel  before  the  Altar.  At 
the  Introit,  he  shall  stand  at  the 
Altar. 

'When  The  Service  begins  with 
the  Introit,  the  Minister  shall  go 
immediately  to  the  Altar. 

The  Confession  of  Six.-. 
Beginning  with  the  Versiele:  Our 
help  is  in  the  Same  of  the  Lord, 
the  Congregation  may  kneel  for 
the  Confession  of  Sins  and  until 
the  Introit.  The  Versifies  and 
Amens  in  the  Confession  of 
may  be  said  by  the  Congregation 
instead  of  being  sung. 

The  Ixtroit.  The  Introit  for 
the  Day  with  the  Gloria  Patri 
should  be  sung  by  the  Choir;  but 
the  Introit  may  be  sung  by  the 
Choir,  the  Congregation  uniting 
in  the  Gloria  Patri;  or  the  Introit 
may  be  said  by  the  Minister,  the 
Choir  and  the  Congregation  sing- 
ing the  Gloria  Patri. 

The  Introits  have  their  proper 
music,  but  they  may  be  sung  to 
the  Psalm  Tones.  ^*hen  sung, 
the  Antiphon  of  the  Introit  may 
be  repeated  after  the  Gloria  Patri. 

The  Kyrie.  The  Kyrie  may 
be  rang  or  said  re-ponsively  by 
the  Minister  and  the  Congrega- 
tion; or  the  Minister  may  say  the 


first  petition,  the  Choir  and  the 
Congregation  singing  the  entire 
Kyrie  in  response. 

The  Gloria  ix  Excelsis.  The 
Gloria  in  Excelsis  shall  be  used  in- 
variably on  all  Festival  Day-,  or 
when  there  h  a  Communion.  At 
other  times  another  Cantiole  or 
Hymn  of  Praise  may  be  sung. 

The    Lessons.         Before    the 
Epistle  for  the  Day,  other  Les 
of  Holy  Scripture  may  be  rear!. 
but  the  Epistle,  and  the  Gospel, 

for  the  Day  shall  always  be  read. 

The  Gradual  for  the  Day 
axd  •  the  Hallelujah.  The 
Gradual  for  the  Day  or  Season 
(Propria,  p.  37 )  should  be  sung 
by  the  Choir;  or,  instead  thereof, 
the  simple  Hallelujah;  or  the 
oe  for  the  Season  may  be 
sung. 

The  Creed.  The  Nicem 
Creed  shall  be  used  on  all  Festi- 
val- and  whenever  there 
Communion;  at  other  times  the 
Apostles'  Creed  may  be  used  in  its 
stead. 

The  Gexeral  Prayer.  Be- 
fore the  General  Prayer  the  Min- 
ister shall  make  mention  of  any 
special  Petitions.  Intercessions  or 
Thanksgivings  which  may  have 
been  requested.  He  may  abo 
make  mention  of  the  death  of  any 
member-  of  the  Congregation. 

The  Central  Prayer  appointed 


486 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


in  the  Service  shall  always  be 
used  on  Festivals  and  whenever 
there  is  a  Communion.  At  other 
times  the  Litany  or  a  selection 
from  the  Collects  and  Prayers 
(p.  207),  or  any  other  suitable 
Prayer,  may  be  said. 

The  Lord's  Prayer.  The 
Lord's  Prayer  may  be  omitted 
after  the  General  Prayer  when 
there  is  a  Communion;  but  it 
shall  be  omitted  at  this  place 
when  one  of  the  Occasional  Offices 
is  used  in  connection  with  The 
Service. 

After  the  General  Prayer  the 
Minister  may  make  any  needful 
announcements. 

The  Holy  Communion.     The 

Proper  Preface  for  a  Festival  shall 
be  used  throughout  the  Festival 
Season. 

In  making  ready  the  Elements 
for  the  Holy  Communion  so  much 
of  the  Bread  and  Wine  shall  be 
placed  in  the  proper  Vessels,  as, 
in  the  judgment   of   the   Minis- 


ter, will  be  required  for  the  Ad- 
ministration. 

If  the  consecrated  Bread  or 
Wine  be  spent  before  all  have 
communed,  the  Minister  shall  set 
apart  more,  saying  aloud  so  much 
of  the  Words  of  Institution  as 
pertaineth  to  the  Element  to  be 
consecrated. 

When  all  have  received  the  Holy 
Sacrament,  the  Minister  shall 
cover  that  which  remaineth  of 
the  Bread  and  Wine  with  the  Veil. 

^'hen  The  Service  has  been 
completed,  a  Deacon  or  other 
Officer  shall  remove  the  Sacra- 
mental Vessels  from  the  Altar  to 
the  Sacristy,  and  dispose  of  that 
part  of  the  Bread  and  Wine  which 
remaineth  as  follows:  He  shall 
carefully  remove  the  Bread  from 
the  Paten  and  Ciborium  to  a  fit 
receptacle,  there  to  be  kept 
against  the  next  Communion. 
He  shall  carry  the  Chalice  to  a 
proper  and  convenient  place  with- 
out the  Church  and  pour  the 
Wine  upon  the  ground. 


III.     MATINS 


The  Congregation  shall  rise  for 
the  Hymn  at  the  beginning  of 
Matins. 

The  Ixvitatory.  The  In- 
vitatory  is  always  used  with  the 
Venite.  It  may  vary  with  the 
Season. 

The  first  part:  0  Come,  let  us 
worship  the  Lord,  may  be  sung  or 
said  before  the  Venite  by  the 
Minister,  or  by  a  single  voice;  the 
Choir  and  Congregation  respond- 
ing: For  He  is  our  Maker.  After 
the  Venite  and  Gloria  Patri,  the 
whole  Invitatory  should  be  re- 
peated, in  the  same  manner. 


The  Psalm.  In  the  reading  or 
singing  of  the  Psalter  at  Matins, 
Psalm  95  (Venite)  shall  not  be 
used. 

An  Antiphon  may  be  sung  with 
each  Psalm. 

When  an  Antiphon  is  used  with 
the  Psalm,  it  should  be  sung  by  a 
single  voice  before  the  Psalm, 
and  repeated  after  the  Psalm  and 
Gloria  Patri  by  the  entire  Choir. 

The  Lesson.  One  or  more 
Lessons  shall  be  read.  On  Sun- 
days or  Festivals  one  Lesson  shall 
be  read  from  the  Epistles  and  one 
from  the  Gospels.    A  Lesson  from 


GENERAL   RUBRICS 


487 


the  Old  Testament  may  slUo  Ik* 
read,  as  a  first  Lesson. 

In  announcing  the  Lesson  the 
Minister    shall    say:     The    First 

Lesson  [or  Second,  or  Gospel]  is 
written    in    the   Chaptt  r   of 

,  beginning  at  the I 

The  Lesson  ended,  he  shall  say: 
Here  endeih  the  First  [or  Second, 
or  Gospel]  Lesson.  After  that  he 
shall  say:  0  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

The  Responsory.       The  Re- 

sponsory  varies  with  the  Season 
and  may  be  sung  by  the  Choir 
after  the  last  Lesson. 

The  Sermon.  The  Sermon  or 
Address  may  follow  the  Lesson 
and  Responsory  as  appointed. 
Or  it  may  follow  the  Benedic- 
amus;  the  Sermon  shall  then  be 
followed  by  a  Hymn,  a  Collect, 
and  the  Benediction. 

Matin  Canticles.  The  Te 
Deum.  Proper  at  Matins  on  all 
Sundays  except  in  Advent  and 
from  Septuagesima  to  Palm  Sun- 
day, and  also  proper  on  all  Festi- 
vals and  during  their  Seasons. 

The  Benedictus.  Proper  on  all 
Sundays  in  Advent,  and  from 
Septuagesima  to  Palm  Sunday, 
also  proper  for  daily  use. 


The  Benedicile.  Proper  on 
Festivals  and  during  Eastertide. 

The  Digitus  est  Agnus.  Proper 
during  the  Easter  season  and  As- 
cension-tide. May  also  be  used 
during  the  Trinity  Season. 

The  Beatitudes.  Proper  during 
Trinity  Season,  but  may  be  used 
any  other  time  except  Sundays. 

Any  of  the  other  Canticle-,  ex- 
cept the  Magnificat  and  the  Nunc 
Dimittis,  may  be  used  at  Matins 
on  any  day  except  a  Sunday  or  a 
Festival. 

An  Antiphou  may  be  sung  with 

any  of  the  Canticles  except  the 

|    Te  Deum.    It  should  be  sung  by  a 

|  single   voice   before   the   Canticle 

and  repeated  after  the  Canticle  by 

the  entire  Choir. 

The  Prayer.  Instead  of  the 
Prayer  appointed,  the  Suffrages, 
the  Litany  or  other  Prayers  may 
be  said.  The  Congregation  may 
kneel  for  the  Suffrages  or  the 
Litany,  except  on  Sundays  and 
Festivals. 

The  Collect.     The  Collect  for 

the    Sunday    is    said    at    Matins; 
throughout  the  week. 

Additional  rubrics  governing 
the  use  of  Collects  are  given  on 
p.  484. 


IV.    VESPERS 


The  Congregation  shall  rise  for 
the  Hymn  at  the  beginning  of 
Vespers. 

The  Psalm.  An  Antiphou 
may  be  sung  with  each  Psalm. 

When  an  Antiphou  is  used  with 
a  Psalm  it  should  be  sung  by  a 
single  voice  before  the  Psalm  and 
repeated  after  the  Psalm  and 
Gloria  Patri  by  the  entire  Choir. 


The  Lesson.  One  or  more 
Lessons  from  the  Old  or  the  New 
Testament,  shall  be  read. 

In  announcing  the  Lesson  the 
Minister  shall  say:  The  Firs4  /  - 
son  [or  Second,  or  Third]  is  written 
in  the Chapter  of ,  begin- 
ning at  the  Verse.   The  Lis  son 

ended,  he  shall  say:  Here  endeih 
the    First    [or    Second,    or    Third] 


488 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


Lesson.  After  that  he  shall  say: 
0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

The  Responsory.  The  Re- 
sponsory  varies  with  the  Season 
and  may  be  sung  by  the  Choir 
after  the  last  Lesson. 

The  Sermon.  The  Sermon  or 
Address  may  follow  the  Lesson 
and  Responsory  as  appointed. 
Or  it  may  follow  the  Benedic- 
amus;  the  Sermon  shall  then  be 
followed  by  a  Hymn,  a  Collect, 
and  the  Benediction. 

Vesper     Canticles.  The 

Magnificat.  Proper  on  all  Festi- 
vals, but  may  be  used  at  any 
other  time. 

The  Nunc  Dimittis.  Proper  at 
any  time  except  the  Greater 
Festivals. 

The  Dignus  est  Agnus.  Proper 
during  the  Easter  Season  and  As- 
cension-tide. May  also  be  used 
during  the  Trinity  Season. 


On  Festivals  a  special  Jrersicle 
as  appointed  in  the  Propria  may 
be  used  with  the  Canticle. 

An  Antiphon  may  be  sung  with 
the  Canticle. 

The  Prayer.     Instead  of  the 

Prayer  appointed,  the  Suffrages, 

i   the  Litany  or  other  Prayers  may 

:   be  said.     The  Congregation  may 

kneel   for    the  Suffrages    or    the 

:   Litany,  except  on   Sundays   and 

Festivals. 

The  Collect.  The  Collect  for 
the  Sunday  is  said  at  Vespers, 
throughout  the  week  until  Fri- 
day; but  on  Saturday,  the  Collect 
for  the  following  Sunday  is  said. 
The  Collect  proper  for  any  Sun- 
day or  other  Festival  may  be 
used  at  Vespers  of  the  day  be- 
fore. 

Additional  rubrics  governing 
the  use  of  Collects  are  given  on 
p.  484. 


V.     PARAMEXTS 


The  Color  of  all  hangings:  Altar 
Antependia,  Pulpit  and  Lectern 
Falls,  etc.,  shall  be  of  the  Proper 
Color  of  the  Day  or  Season. 

The  Liturgical  Colors  are: 
White,  Red,  Green,  Violet,  Black. 

The  proper  use  is  as  follows: — 

White.  From  and  with  Ves- 
pers of  the  Eve  of  the  Nativity. 
through  the  Epiphany  Season 
(except  the  Day  of  St.  Stephen, 
Martyr,  on  which  Dav  the  Color 
is  Red). 

From  Easter  Day  to  the  Ves- 
pers of  the  Saturday  before  Whit- 
sunday. 

On  the  Festival  of  the  Trans- 
figuration. 

On  the  Presentation. 


On  the  Festival  of  the  Holy 
Trinity  and  its  Octave. 

On  the  Days  of  the  Annuncia- 
tion and  of  the  J^isitation. 

On  the  Day  of  St  Michael  and 
all  Angels. 

Red.  From  and  with  Vespers 
of  the  Saturday  before  Whitsun- 
day to  the  Vespers  of  the  Satur- 
day before  the  Festival  of  the  Holy 
Trinity. 

On  the  Festival  of  the  Reforma- 
tion and  the  Sunday  after. 

On  the  Apostles'  Days  and  on 
all  Evangelists'  Days  (excepting 
St.  John,  Apostle,  Evangelist). 

On  Martyrs9  Days. 

On  All  Saints'  Day. 

For  the  Dedication  of  a  Church. 


GENERAL   RUBRft  S 


489 


Fof  all  Church  Anntversof 

For  the  Festival  of  II 

For  the  Day  of  Thanksgiving. 

Green.  From  and  with  Ves- 
pera  of  the  Saturday  before  Sep- 
tmagesima  to  Vespers  of  the  day 
Ash  Wednesday,  Begin- 
ning with  the  Second  Sunday  after 
the  Festival  of  the  Holy  j 
and  throughout  the  Trinity  Sea- 
son to  Vespers  of  the  Saturday 
before  Advent  Sunday,  except  on 
such  Festivals  and  Day-  far 
which  there  is  a  special  appoint- 
ment. 

Violet.  From  and  with  Ves- 
pers of  the  Saturday  before  Adth  nt 
Sunday  to  Vespers  of  the  Eve  of 
the  Nativity. 

From  and  with  Ve-pers  of  the 
day  before  Ash  Wednesday  and 
throughout  Lent  (excepting  Good 
Friday)  to  Vespers  of  the  Eve  of 
Easter. 

Black.      For  Good  Friday. 
For  a  Day  of  Humiliation. 

The  Celebration  of  the  Holy 
Communion,  the  Solemnization  of 
Holy  Matrimony  and  the  Order 
for  the  Burial  of  ths  Dead,  shall  not 
affect  the  Proper  Color  for  Day  or 
Season  in  use  when  these  Services 
may  be  held. 


Tin:  Altar  Linens.     The  Fair 

.  a  cloth  covering  the  Altar, 
extending  one-third  or  two-third- 
to  the  floor  at  the  narrow  end-. 
and  a  span  in  front,  -hall  always 
be  upon  the  Altar. 

i<  A. MENTAL  L  IN  ENS.  The 
Corporal,  a  square  of  very  fine 
linen,  is  laid  on  the  centre  of  the 
Fair  Linen  cloth.  Upon  it  the 
Sacramental  Vessels  are  placed 

The  Fall,  a  small  square  of 
heavy  cardboard  covered  with 
linen,  is  used  to  cover  the  Chalice. 
Jt  should  be  removed  at  the  Con- 
secration. 

The  Purificators,  square-  of 
heavy  linen,  are  used  to  cleanse 
the  rim  of  the  Chalice  during  the 
Administration. 

The  Veu\  made  of  .-ilk  or  of  the 
finest  linen,  is  used  to  cover  the 
Sacramental  Vessels  upon  the  Al- 
tar. It  is  removed  before  the 
Preface  and  should  be  folded 
carefully  and  laid  upon  the  Altar 
and  again  placed  over  the  Sacra- 
mental Vessels  after  the  Adminis- 
tration at  the  Nunc  Dimittis. 

The  Sacramental  Linens  when 
not  in  use  should  be  properly 
folded  and  kept  in  the  Burse,  a 
square  envelope  made  of  strong 
cardboard  covered  with  silk  or 
heavy  linen. 


490 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


VI.    THE  CHURCH  YEAR 


Advent  Sunday 

(The  Advent  Season,  four  weeks; 

St.  Thomas,  Apostle 

Christmas  Day,  The  Xativttt  of  our  Lord.  .  . 

phen,  Martyr 

St.  John,  Apostle,  Evangelist 

The  Circumcision  of  our  Lord    New  Year's  Da 
The  Epiphany  of  our  Lord 

(The  Epiphany  Season,  from  one  to  six  weeks 
The  Transfiguration  of  our  Lord 


^eptuagesima  sunday 

Sexagesema  Sunday 

quinquagestma  sunday 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul 

The  Presentation  of  our  Lord 

St.  Matthias,  Apostle 

Ash  Wednesday,  The  First  Day  of.  Lent 

(The  Lenten-tide,  forty-six  days; 

Invocavit.  The  First  Sunday  in  Lent 

Reminiscere,  The  Second  Sunday  in  Lent 

Ocuxi,  The  Third  Sunday  in  Lent 

Laetare,  The  Fourth  Sunday  in  Lent 

Judica,  Passion  Sunday 

Palmarum.  The  Sixth  Sunday  in  Lent 

Monday  in  Holy  Week 

Tuesday  in  Holy  Week 

Wednesday  in  Holy  Week 

Thursday  in  Holy  Week 

Good  Friday 

Saturday  in  Holy  Week 

Easter  Day.  The  Resurrection  of  our  Lord  .  .  . 

The  Easter  Season,  forty  days) 

The  Annunciation 

Quasimodogeniti,  The  First  Sunday  after  Easter .... 
Misericordias    Domini,    The    Second    Sunday    after 

Easter. 
Jubilate,  The  Third  Sunday  after  Easter. 
Cantate.  The  Fourth  Sunday  after  Easter . 
Rogate.  The  Fifth  Sunday  after  Easter. 
The  Ascension  of  our  Lord. 
Exaudi.  The  Sunday  after  the  Ascension . 
St.  Mark,  Evangelist. 
St.  Philip  and  St.  James.  Apostles . 
Whitsunday  . 


December  21 
December  2.5 
December  26 
December  27 
January  1 
Januarv        6 


January  2.5 
February  2 
February    24 


March 


25 


April 
May 


GENERAL   RUBRICS 


491 


THE    CHURCH    YEAR— Continued 


The  Festival  of  the  Holy  Trinity 

(The  Trinity  Season  Prom  twenty-two  to  twenty- 
en  weeks] 

The  Nativity  of  St.  John,  the  Baptist 

St.  P*  ter  and  St.  Paul,  Apostle* 

Thi    I "ts'ttntion 

St.  James,  the  Elder,  Apostle 

St.  Bartholomew,  Apostle 

St.  Matthew,  Apostle,  Evangelist 

St.  Michael  and  All  Angels 

St.  Juke,  Evangelist 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude,  Apostles 

The  Festival  of  the  Reformation 

All  Saints'  Day 

St.  Andrew,  Apostle 


June 

24 

June 

29 

July 

2 

July 

25 

August 

24 

Septembei 

21 

September 

29 

October 

18 

October 

28 

October 

31 

November 

1 

November  30 

Calendar  Rubrics 

The  Moveable  Festivals  all  depend  upon  Easter  except  Advent. 

Advent  Sunday  is  always  the  nearest  Sunday  to  St.  Audrey's 
Bay,  the  thirtieth  day  of  November,  whether  before  or  after. 

Easter  is  always  the  first  Sunday  after  the  Full  Moon  which 
happens  upon,  or  next  after  the  twenty-first  day  of  March;  and  if 
the  Full  Moon  happens  upon  a  Sunday,  Easter  is  the  Sunday  after. 

The  time  of  Easter  being  found,  the  other  Festivals  occur  as 
follows: 

Septuagesima  Sunday  is  nine  weeks  before  Easter. 

Ash  Wednesday,  or  the  beginning  of  Lent,  is  forty-six  days  before 
Easter. 

Palm  Sunday,  or  the  beginning  of  Holy  Week,  is  eight  days  before 
Easter. 

Holy  Thursday  is  the  Thursday  before  Ea. 

Gocjd  Friday  is  the  Friday  before  Easter. 

Ascension  Day  is  forty  days  after  EasU  r. 

Whitsunday  is  seven  weeks  after  Easter. 

Trinity  Sunday  is  eight  weeks  after  Easter. 

Precedence  of  Festivals  and  Days 

I.     The  following   days   shall  Greater  Festivals  and  Days: 
be    observed    invariably    as    ap- 
pointed in  the  Calendar.     A  Day  \  The  Sundays  ot  Advent. 
or  Festival  concurring  with  anv  The  Nativity. 
of  these  here  noted  may  be  ob-  The  Circumcision. 
served  the  first  open  day  there-  The  Epiphany.     _ 
after.                                                     ;  The  Transfiguration. 


492 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


Precedenxe  of  Festivals  and  Days 


Greater  Festivals  and  Days: 

Septuagesima. 

Sexagesima. 

Quinquagesima. 

Ash  Wednesday. 

The  Sundays  in  Lent. 

The  Days  of  Holy  Week. 

Easter  Day  and  the  Day  fol- 
lowing. 

The  Ascension  and  the  Sun- 
day following. 

Pentecost  and  the  Day  fol- 
lowing. 

The  Festival  of  the  Holy 
Trinity. 

Reformation. 


II.  When  a  Lesser  Festival 
falls  on  a  Sunday  not  noted  in 
Rubric  I,  the  Introit,  Collect, 
Epistle,  Gradual,  and  Gospel,  for 
the  Festival  shall  be  used,  and 
the  Collect  for  the  Sunday  shall 
be  said  after  the  Collect  for  the 
Day. 

Lesser  Festivals: 

All  Apostles',  Evangelists', 
and  Martyrs'  Days. 

The  Presentation,  the  Visita- 
tion and  the  Annunciation. 

St.  Michael  and  All  Angels. 

All  Saints'  Day. 


The  Easter  Table 
A  Table  of  the  Days  ox  which  Easter  will  fall  from  1918-2005 


1918.  March  31 

1940. 

March  24 

1962. 

April  22 

1984. 

April  22 

1919.  April  20 

1941. 

April 

13 

1963. 

14 

1985. 

7 

1920.   "    4 

1942. 

" 

5 

1964. 

March  29 

1986. 

March  30 

1921.  March  27 

1943. 

a 

25 

1965. 

April  18 

1987. 

April  19 

1922.  April  16 

1944. 

cc 

9 

1966. 

"   10 

1988. 

3 

1923.   "    1 

1945. 

" 

1 

1967. 

March  26 

1989. 

March  26 

1921.   "   20  ! 

1946. 

(( 

21 

1968. 

April  14 

1990. 

April  15 

1925.   "   12 

1947. 

it 

6 

1969. 

6 

1991. 

March  31 

1926.   "    1 

1948. 

March  2* 

1970. 

March  29 

1992. 

April  19 

1927.   "   17 

1949. 

April 

17 

1971. 

April  11 

1993. 

11 

1928.   "    8 

1950. 

" 

9 

1972. 

2 

1994. 

3 

1929.  March  31 

1951. 

March  25 

1973. 

22 

1995. 

"   16 

1930.  April  20 

1952. 

April 

13 

1974. 

"   14 

1996. 

7 

1931.   "    5 

1953. 

" 

5 

1975. 

March  30 

1997. 

March  30 

1932.  March  27 

1954. 

" 

18 

1976. 

April  18 

1998. 

April  12 

1933.  April  16 

1955. 

" 

10 

1977. 

10 

1999. 

4 

1934.   "    1 

1956. 

" 

1 

1978. 

March  26 

2000. 

23 

1935.   "   21 

1957. 

<( 

21 

1979. 

April  15 

2001. 

15 

1936.   "   12 

1958. 

M 

6 

1980. 

6 

2002. 

March  31 

1937.  March  28 

1959. 

March  2! 

1981. 

19 

2003. 

April  20 

1938.  April  17 

1960. 

April 

17 

1982. 

11 

2004. 

11 

1939.   "    9 

1961. 

a 

2 

1983. 

3 

2005. 

March  27 

GENERAL  RUBRICS                            403 

The  Moveable  Festival  Table  According  to  the  several 

Days  upon  which  Basteb  MAT  Fall: 

Easter. 

* 

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"& 

CO 

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< 

a          1 
- 

<                  £ 

a 

— 
-— 
- 

GO 

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> 

< 

Mar.     22 

1 

Jan.       18 

Feb.        4  April     30  May     10    27 

Nov.     29 

23 

1 

19!    "           5  May        1     "         11    27 

30 

24 

1 

20     "           6     "           2     "         12    27 

Dec.        1 

25 

2 

21      "           7 

3 

13    27 

2 

26 

2 

22;     "             8 

4 

14    27 

3 

27 

2 

23     "           9 

5 

15    26 

Nov.     27 

28 

2 

24j    "         10 

6 

16    26 

28 

29 

2 

251    "         11 

7 

17    26 

29 

30 

2 

26;    "         12 

8 

18    26 

30 

M 

0 

27j    "         13 

9 

19    26 

Dec.        1 

April       1 

3 

28;    "        14 

10 

20    26 

2 

2 

3 

29     "         15 

11 

21 1   26 

3 

3 

3 

30t    "         16 

12 

22    25 

Nov.     27 

4 

3 

31     "         17 

13 

23    25 

28 

5 

3 

Feb.        1     "  ■       18 

14 

24    25 

29 

6 

3 

2     M    •     19 

15 

25    25 

30 

7 

3 

3 

20 

16 

26!   25 

Dec.        1 

8 

4 

4 

21 

"         17 

27i   25 

2 

9 

4 

5 

22 

18 

28;   25 

3 

10 

4 

6 

23 

"         19 

29    24 

Nov.     27 

11 

4 

7 

24 

20 

30    24 

28 

12 

4 

8 

25 

21 

31    24 

29 

13 

4 

9 

26 

22 

June        1     24 

30 

14 

4 

10 

27 

23 

2    24 

Dec.        1 

15 

5 

11     "         28 

24 

3    24 

2 

16 

5 

12  Mar.        1 

25 

4    24 

3 

"        17 

5 

13 

2 

26 

5    23 

Nov.     27 

18 

5 

14 

3 

27 

6    23 

"        2^ 

19 

5 

15 

4 

28 

7    23 

29 

20 

5 

16 

5 

29 

8    23 

30 

21 

5 

17 

6 

30 

9    23 

Dec.        1 

22 

6 

18 

7 

31 

10    23 

2 

23 

6 

19 

8 

June        1 

11    23 

3 

24 

6 

20 

9 

2 

12    22 

Nov.     27 

25 

6 

21 

10 

3 

13    22 

28 

*  In  a  Leap  "V 
had  fallen  one  c 
Wednesday  fall 
some  day  in  Mar 

rear,  the  number  of  Sundays  after  Epiphany  is  the  same  as  if  Easter 
ay  later  than  it  really  does;  and  Septuagesima  Sunday  and  Ash 
Dne  day  later  than  that  given  in  the  Table,  unless  the  Table  gives 
ch  for  Ash  Wednesday;  for  in  that  case  the  day  in  the  Table  is  right. 

494 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


VII.    EPISTLES  AND  GOSPELS 


Day. 


Sundays  in  Advent: 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Christmas  Day, .... 


2  Christmas  Day, 

Sunday  after  Christmas, .  . 

New  Years  Day, 

2  Sunday  after  Christmas, 

Epiphany, 

Sundays  after  Epiphany: 

1 

2 


Septuagesima  Sunday, .  . 
Sexagesima  Sunday, .... 
Quinquagesima  Suiiday, . 

Ash  Wednesday , 

Sundays  in  Lent: 

1  Invocavit, 

2  Reminiscere, 

3  Oculi, 

4  Laetare,   

5  Judica, 

6  Palmarum, 

Monday  in  Holy  Week, .  , 

Tuesday, 

JVfdnesday, 

"uiursday, 

Good  Friday, 

Easter  Sunday, 

Monday, 

Sundays  after  Easter: 

1  Quasimodogeniti, .  .  . 

2  Misericordias, 


Epistle. 


Rom 13:11-14 

Rom 15:4-13 

1  Cor 4:1-5 

Phil 4:4-7 

Titus 2:11-14 

Isa 9:2-7 

Titus 3:4-7 

Gal 4:1-7 

Gal 3:23-29 

1  Peter.  ..4:12-19 
Isa..  .*. 60:1-6 

Rom 12:1-5 

Rom 12:6-16« 

Rom 12:16-21 

Rom 13:8-10 

Col 3:12-17 

2  Peter.  .  .1:16-21 

1  Cor.  .9:24—10:5 

2  Cor.  11:19—12:9 

1  Cor 13:1-13 

Joel 2:12-19 

2  Cor 6:1-10 

lThess 4:1-7 

Eph 5:1-9 

Gal 4:21-31 

Heb 9:11-15 

Phil 2:5-11 

Isa 50:5-10 

Jer 11:18-20 

Isa.... 62:11— 63:7 
1  Cor..  .  .11:23-32 
Isa...  52:13— 53:12 

1  Cor 5:6-8 

Acts 10:34-41 

1  John 5:4-12 

1  Peter.  .  .2:21-25 


Gospel. 


Matt 21:1-9 

Luke.  ...21:25-36 

Matt 11:2-10 

John 1:19-28 

Luke 2:1-14 

Luke 2:15-20 

Luke 2:33-40 

Luke 2:21 

Matt 2:13-23 

Matt 2:1-12 

Luke 2:41-52 

John 2:1-11 

Matt 8:1-13 

Matt 8:23-27 

Matt 13:24-30 

Matt 17:1-9 

Matt 20:1-16 

Luke 8:4-15 

Luke 18:31-43 

Matt 6:16-21 

Matt 4:1-11 

Matt 15:21-28 

Luke 11:14-28 

John 6:1-15 

John 8:46-59 

Matt 21:1-9 

John 12:1-23 

John 12:24-43 

Luke  .22:1—23:42 

John 13:1-15 

John..  18:1— 19:42 

Mark 16:1-8 

Luke 24:13-35 


John. 
John. 


.20:19-31 
.10:11-16 


a  End:  "men  of  low  estate." 

6  Begin:  ''Be  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits." 


496 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


EPISTLES  AND  GOSPELS— Concluded 


Day. 

Epistle. 

Gospel. 

Sundays  after  Trinity: 

26 

/2  Peter . 
\2  Thess. 

3:3-14,  or 
...  1 :3-10 

Watt... 

.  .25:31-46 

27 

1  Thess. 
Eph..  .. 

.  .  .5:1-11 
....  1 :3-6 

Matt.. 
John. . 

.  .  .25:1-13 

St.  Thomas,  Apostle, 

.  .20:24-31 

St.  Stephen,  Martyr, 

Acts. .  . 

0:8—7:60 

Matt.. 

.  .23:34-39 

St.  John,  Apostle, 

1  John . 

.  .  .1.2-10 

John. . 

.  .21:19-24 

Conversion  of  St.  Paul,.  .  . 
The  Presentation  of  Christ, 

Acts .  .  . 

.  .  .9:1-^2 

Matt.  . 
Luke.  . 

.  .19:27-30 

Mai... 

.  .  .  .3:1-4 

...2:22-32 

St.  Matthias,  Apostle,.  .  .  . 

Acts .  .  . 

.  .1:15-26 

Matt.. 

.  .11:25-30 

The  Annnciation, 

Isa 

. .7:10-16 

Luke.  . 

...  1 :26-38 

St.  Mark,  Evangelist, 

Eph. .  . 

.  .    4:7-13 

John .  . 

.  .  .15:1-11 

Sts.  Philip  &  James,  Apos., 

Eph. .  . 

.  .2:19-22 

John .  . 

.  .  .14:1-14 

St.  John  the  Baptist, 

Isa. .  .  . 

.  .  .40:1-5 

Luke. . 

...  1 :57-80 

Sts.  Peter  &  Paul,  Apos., .  . 

Acts. .  . 

.  .12:1-11 

Matt... 

.  .16:13-20 

Isa. .  .  . 

..  .11:1-5 

Luke. . 

...  1 :39-56 

St.  James  the  Elder.  Apos., . 

Rom.   . 

.  .8:28-39 

Matt... 

.  .20:20-33 

St.  Bartholomew,  Apos.,.  .  . 

2  Cor. . 

.  .  .4:7-10 

Luke. . 

.  .22 -24-30 

Eph. .  . 

.  .  .4:7-14 

Matt.. 

9:9-13 

St.  Michael  and  All  Angels, 

Rev...  . 

.  .12:7-12 

Matt... 

...18:1-11 

St.  Luke,  Evangelist, 

2  Tim.. 

.  .  .4:5-11 

Luke.  . 

.  ..  .10:1-9 

Sts.  Sii7ion  &  Jude,  Apos., 

1  Peter . 

1 :3-9 

John . . 

.  .15:17-21 

The  Reformation, 

Gal. .  .  . 
Rev... 

.  .2:16-21 
...7:2-17 

John . . 
Matt.. 

.  .  .8:31-36 

All  Saints'  Day, 

5:1-12 

St.  Andrew,  Apostle 

Rom. .  . 

.10:10-18 

Matt.. 

.  ..4:18-22 

GENERAL   RUBRICS 


»7 


VIII. 


SCRIPT1  RE  LESSONS   FOB  MATIN-  AM)  VESPERS 
A 


Day. 


Old  Testament       Epistle. 


1 





4 

Christ  mas  Day,.  .  . 

2  Christ.  Day 

Sun.  after  Christ., . 
Xcir  Year's  Eve, .  .  . 
New  Year's  Day..  .  . 

2  S.  aft.  Christ...  . 

Epiphany 

Suns,  aft  Epiph.: 

I.... 



.3 

4 


6 

Scptuagesima 

Scxagesima, 

Quinquagesima 

Ash  Wednesday. .  .  . 
Sundays  in  Lent: 

1.  Inrorarit. 

2.  Reminiscere.  .  .  . 

3.  OculL 

4.  Laetare, 

5.  Judica, 

6.  Palmarum 

Holy  Thursday..  .    . 

Good  Friday, 

Easter  Sunday, 

Monday. 
Suns,  after  Easter: 

1.  Quasimodo 

2.  Misrrirordias..  . 

3.  Jubilate, 

4.  Cantate, 

5.  Rogate, ". 

Ascension  Day. 
Sun.  after  Ascen...  . 


Jer..  88:1  I  is 
Micah..  .4:1-7 
Mai 3:1-6 

Isa M 

Isa..  .  .7:10-14 
Micah...  5:2-4 

Isa 11:1-5 

La..  .  .63:7-18 
1st..      55:1-13 

Isa 4-2:1-9 

La 49:1-7 

Isa 61:1-3 

Deut.  18:1.5-19 

Jer 33:6-9 

Isa 43:1-3 

Jer..  .  .17:.5-1<) 
Isa..  .61:10.  11 

Jer 1:4-10 

Isa..  ..5.5:10-13 

Isa 3.5:3-7 

Isa..  ..59:1-2-21 


Gen..  .  .3:1-24 
I^a..  .4.5:20-2.5 
2  Sam.  28:1-7 
Isa..  .  .49:8-13 
Gen..  .  .1-2:1-3 
Zeeli.  ...9:9.  10 
Ex..  .  .1-2:1-14 

Isa 50:6-9 

Isa..  .52:13-15 
Hos 13:14 

Job.  .19:25-27 
Ezek..34:ll-16 
Lam.  ..3:18-26 

Isa 12.1-6 

Jer..  .29:11-14 

Isa 57:15 

Ezek. .36:2.5-27 


CoL. 

Horn 
Rom 
Heb. .  1 
Heb. .  . 
1  John. 
Heb. .  . 
1  Pet... 
James. 
Rom.. . 
Rom.. . 


1:12-23 
.2:1-16 

1:16-2.5 
2:1.5-29 
.1:1-12 
4:  7-16 
.2:9-10 
1  :~2-2-2:i 
4:13-17 
3:19-22 
3:2:3-31 


Eph 6:1-4 

Epb..  ..5:21-33 
Heb..  .11:1-16 
Rom...  4:1 6-2.5 

1  Cor.  ..3:3-23 

2  Cor..  .  .4:5.0 
Acts..  17:22-34 
2  Tim.3:10-4:5 
1  Pet..  3:18-22 

1  John.  .1:5-10 

James.  .  1 :2-1.5 
James.  5:1 3-20 
Rev 2:1-7 

2  Pet..  .1:2-11 
1  Cor.  .1:21-31 
Heb..  .12:1-11 
1  Cor.l0:10.  17 
Rev..  .  .5:6-10 
1  Pet..  .1:3-12 
1  Cor.l5:12-20 

1  Pet..l:17-2:3 
Heb.  13:20,  21 
Heb..  .4:14-16 

2  Cor.  .5:14-21 
Rom...  8:24-28 
Eph..  .  .1:3-14 
Rom...  8:29-39 


1 


Luke  . 
Luke  . 
Luke . 
Luke . 
John . 
John . 
Luke . 
Luke . 
Luke . 
Matt. 
Matt. 


.    1:1-2.5 

.  1 :39-56 

..1:1-14 
.  1:15-1 8 
.2:22-32 
.13:6-10 
4:10-21 
.  .3:1-12 
.3:13-17 


Mark 

Luke 
Luke 
Matt 
Matt 
Matt 
Matt 
Mark 
John . 
Luke 


.10:13-16 
..19:1-10 
.17:5-10 

.14:22-33 
.13:44-52 
.11:25-27 
.25:1-4-30 
.4:26-32 
12:23-36 
.6:20-49 


Luke  .22:24-32 
Mark.. 9:17-29 
John.  .8:42-51 
John.  .6:36-51 
Matt  .10:32-4-2 
Mark.  .14:3-9 
Luke  .22:14-20 
Matt  .27:3.3-54 
Matt...  28:1-8 
John.  .20:1-18 


John.  21:15-19 
John.  10:2  2-30 
.14:1-11 

.8:21-36 
.17:1-19 
Luke  .24:46-53 
John.  17:20-26 


John . 
John . 
John . 


498 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


Gospel. 


John.  14:13-21 
John.  .  .4:5-26 
Matt  .28:18-20 


A. 
(Continued) 

Day.  Old  Testament  Epistle. 

Whitsunday, Joel ...  2 :28-32  Eph. .  .  .4:7-16 

Monday, Isa. .  .32:14-20  Acts. .  .2:42-47 

Trinity  Sunday. ..  .  Ezek..  18:30-32  2  Cor.  ..  .13:14 
Suns.  aft.  Trinity: 

1 * Jer.  ...9:23.24  1  Tim.  ..6:6-19 

2 Isa 25:6-9  Rev..  .3:14-22 

3 Micah  7:18-20  Acts  ...  .9:1-18 

4 Isa..  .  .58:6-12  Rom.. .  14:7-17 

5 Jer..  .16:14-21  1  Pet..  .2:4-10 

6 Ex. .  .  .20:1-17  Eph..  .  .2:4-10 

7 Jer. .  .31:23-25  Acts.  ..  14:8-23 

8 Jer. .  .  15:19-21  Acts.  .20:17-38 

9 1  Ch.. 29:10-13  2  Tim..  .1:3-14 

10 Jer 7:1-7  Heb. ..  .3:7-15 

11 2Sam.22:21-29  Rom.. .  10:4-18 

12 Isa..  .29:18.  19  James.  .3:1-12 

13 Lev 18:1-5  1  Tim.  ..1 :5-17 

14 Jer..  .17:13,14  Acts  ...  .3:1-10 

15 Deut..  .  .6:4-7  Acts.  .8:26-39 

16 Deut. 32:39,  40  1  Cor.l5:21-28 

17 1  Sam.    2:1-10  Jude .... 20-25 

18 Dent.  10:12-21  1  John.  .  .3:1-8 

19 Isa..  .44:21-23  1  Cor.l2:12-27 

20 Isa 65:1,2  Rom.. 11  £5-32 

21 Hos 13:14  Rev.    .  .3:7-13 

2-2 Deut.  .  .7:9-11  Eph. .  .4:30-32 

23 Isa 32:1-8  Rom.. ..  13:1-7 

24 Isa..  . .51:9-16  2  Cor.  ..  5:1-10 

^5 Isa..  .49:12-17  2  Pet. .  .3:3-15 

26 Isa..  .  .40:9-11  Heb. ..  .4:9-13 

27 Isa..  .65:17-19    Rev 21:1-7 

Harvest  Festival.  .  .  Deut.    26:1-11  James.  1 :17.  18 

Thanksgiving Lam. .  .3:22-25    Gal 6:7-10 

The  Reformation,    .  2  Ch.. 29:12-19  Gal. ..  .2:16-21 

Humiliation Dan..  .  .9:3-19  Heb. ..  10:1-31 


Luke 

Luke 

Luke 

Matt 

Matt 

Matt 

Matt 

Matt 

Luke . 

Matt 

Luke . 

Matt 

Matt 

John. 

Luke . 

John . 

Mark 

John . 

John . 

Matt 

John . 

Matt 

Mark 

John . 

Luke 

Matt 

Matt 

Luke 

Luke 

John . 

Matt. 


.12:13-21 
.14:25-35 
.15:11-32 
..5:43-48 
.16:13-26 
.19:16-30 
.10:2^-31 
..7:22-29 
.12:32-48 
.11:16-24 
.7:36-50 
.12:31-42 
.20:20-28 
.  .5:1-15 
.10:38-42 
11:19-45 
2:18-28 
.15:1-17 
.1:35-51 
.21:28-44 
.4:31-42 
..18:1-20 
12:41-44 
.5:17-29 
17:20-33 
11:25-30 
.5:13-16 
12:13-21 
17:11-19 
.2:13-17 
.  .3:1-12 


GENERAL   RIBRK  S 


199 


B. 


Day. 


Old  Testament        Epistle 


Suns,  in  Ada  nt. 

1 Isa 61:1-3 

2 Mai 4:1-0 

3 Isa..  . .40:1-10 

4 Isa -2.-Z-5 

Christmas  Day,.  .  .  .  Isa 9:6,  7 

2  Christ.  Day, ....  Micah  . . .5:2-6 

Sim.  aft.  Christ.,.  .  .  Isa 63:7-17 

New  Year's  Eve,.  .  .  Psalm 90 

New  Year's  Day,.  .  Isa..  .40:26-31 

2  Sun.  aft.  Christ., .  Gen. .  .  .11:1-9 

Epiphany, Isa 49:1-9 

Suns.  aft.  Epiph.: 

1 Deut.  .  .6:1-9 

2 Isa..  .    830-22 

3 Num. 24:10-17 

4 Isa..  .  .51:1-12 

.5 Jer..  .  .18:1-10 

6.  (Transfig.), 

Septuagesima, Dan..  .5:17-30 

Sexagesima, Isa 25:1-9 


' 


Rev. . 

.  .  .  1 :4-8 

1  Tim 

.6:11-16 

Rom.. 

.2:12-10 

1  Cor. 

.130-29 

Heb. . 

...1:1-6 

Quinquagesima, 
Sundays  in  Lent: 

1.  Inivcavit,.  .  .  . 

2.  Reminiscere, . 

3.  Oculi, 

4.  Laetare, 


Jer. 

Jer. . 
Ex.. 
Gen. . 
Isa.. 


.8:1^-22 

.2:17-19 
14:13-31 
.22:1-19 
. .42:1-8 


1  John..  .1:1-4 

2  Tim.... 4:3-8 
Heb...  13:7-21 
1  Pet..  .2:1-10 
Rom...  .7:7-25 
1  John.  .3:1-6 

Rom..  10 .12-21 
Rom...  10:1-12 

Rom 5:1-5 

1  John.  .1:5-10 
1  John.  .4:7-17 

1  Pet..  .1:3-11 

2  Pet..  .13-1] 
2  Pet..  1:16-21 
1  Cor.  .1:18-24 


5.  Judica, Xum. .  .  21 :4-9 

6.  Palmarum,.  .  .  .  Zech...  .9:8-12 
Holy  Thursday,..  .  .  Ex. .  .  .  12:1-14 

Good  Friday, Isa 53:1-7 

Easter  Day, Isa. .  .  .  53:8-12 

Monday,..  .  .  Isa..  .26:13-21 
Suns,  after  Easter: 

1.  Quasimodo.,  .  .  .  Gen. .  32:22-31 

2.  Misericordias..  .   Ezek.. 34:11-16 

3.  Jubilate, Isa..  .61:10,  11 

4.  Cantate, Isa 5:1-7 

5.  Rogate, Isa. .  .  .54:7-13 

Ascension  Day,. .  .  .   Psalm 110 

Sun.  aft.  Ascen., .  .  .  Isa 64:1,2 

Whitsunday, Isa 44:1-6 

Monday, '  Ezek.. 30:22-28 


Heb. . 
Heb.. 
Heb.. 
Heb.. 
Heb.. 
Heb. . 


12:14-17 
.2:10-15 
.  .5:7-10 
.10:1-14 
.7:24-27 
. .12:1-0 
1  Cor.ll:23-32 
Heb..  10:19-22 
1  Pet..  .  .1:3-9 
1  Cor.  15 :12-22 


1  John.  .4:1 

Rev 2:1-5 

Rev 3:1-0 

Rev..  .  .3:7-11 
Rev..  .3:14-22 
Eph..  .1:15-23 
1  John. 3:19-24 
Heb..  ..8:8-11 
Act...   2:22-39 


Luke  . .  1  :G8-79 
Luke  .17:20-30 
Matt..  .3:1-12 
Luke  . .  1 :46-5o 
Luke..  .2:1-14 
John.  .  .1:1-18 
Luke..  2:22-32 
Luke..  .13:0-9 
Luke..  4:10-21 

Matt.. 3:13-17 


John . . 1 
Luke . .  4 
Matt.  11 
John . . 8 
John . . 0 
Luke . .  . 
John . .7 
Matt 
Mark.  10 

Matt. 11 
John .  .  8 
John. 10 
John . 1 1 
John. 12 
John . . 1 
John . . 1 
John. .1 
Matt... 
John . 20 


:36-51 

14-22 
25-30 
12-16 
26-35 
7:1-10 
:14-17 
27:1-9 
:32-45 

£0-24 

:21-30 
:24-33 
:47-57 
£3-33 
2:1-19 
3:1-17 
9:1-18 
. . . .28 
11-18 


6    John.  21:15-24 


John. 
John . 
John . 


21:1-14 
10:1-10 
15:1-11 
John.  14:13-21 
Luke. 24:50-53 
John.  .14:1-12 
John.  .7:37-39 
John.  .4:19-24 


500 


GENERAL   RUBRICS 


B. 
{Continued) 


Day. 


Old  Testament        Epistle. 


Gospel. 


Trinity  Sunday, .  . 
Suns.  aft.  Trinity: 


Isa. 


.6:3-7     1  Cor.  .1-2:4-13    Matt  .28:18-20 


9. 
10. 
11. 
12. 
13. 
14. 
15. 
16. 
17. 
18. 
19. 
20. 
21. 


23 

24 

25 

-26 

27 

Harvest 

Thanksgiving, .  .  . 
The  Reformation. 
Humiliation, .... 


Gen..  .  .12:1-4 
Gen..  .  .15:1-6 
Gen..  .  .17:1-9 
Gen..  18:20-33 
Gen.  .19:15-26 
Gen. .  .  25:7-10 
Gen..  28:10-22 

Ex 3:1-14 

Ex 17:1-7 

Xnm... 32:1-15 
1  Sam.  ..7:5-12 

1  Sam. 16:1-13 

2  Sam. 12:1-10 
Prov.  .4:14-23 
1  Ks^.. 17:1-16 
11^.17:17-24 
Prov.  .  .16:1-9 
Jer..  .  .17:5-10 
1  K^s.. 19:1-18 
iKgs.21:17-«5 
Isa..  .30:15-19 
Zeph..  .3:14-20 

Has 2:1-9 

Isa 63:1-9 

isa..  ..35:3-10 


Acts. 
Acts. 
Acts. 
Acts. 
Acts. 
Acts. 
Acts. 


Deut..  .26:1-11 

Isa 63:7-9 

2  Ch..29:12-19 
Dam.  .  .9:3-19 


2:42-47 
.3:1-10 
.4:1-12 
8:26-38 
.9:1-19 
14:8-18 
16:22-33 
Acts.  .16:12-15 
Acts.  .24:22-26 
Acts.  ..7:54-60 
Acts.  .17:15-34 
Acts.  .19:23-41 
Acts.  .20:17-38 
Eph. .  .2:19-22 
Eph..  .  .4:8-16 

1  Thes.5:14-24 
James.  3:13-18 

2  Cor.  .7:6-10 
2  Thes.  .3:5-12 

Eph 6:1-9 

2  Cor.  ..8:1-1-2 
James.  .5:7-11 
Col 3:1-4 

I  1  Thes.  .5:1-11 

I  *  The^.  .2:1-12 

Rev..  .  .7:9-17 

Rev..  .  .21:1-7 

Gal 6:7-10 

2  Cor.  .9:6-15 
1  Pet..  1:22-25 
Heb..  12:12-15 


Mark. 
Matt . 
Matt . 
Matt . 
Matt . 
Matt . 
Matt . 
Mark. 
Matt . 
Matt . 
Matt  . 
Matt . 
Matt . 
Matt . 
Luke 
Matt 
Luke 
Luke 
Matt 
Luke . 
Luke. 
Luke . 
Luke . 
Matt 
John . 
John. 
Luke . 
Luke . 
Luke. 
John . 
Luke . 


.4:26-29 

.9:9-13 

..  .5:1-6 

..5:7-12 

.7:24-29 

19:16-26 

13:44-46 

.8:34-38 

.14:22-34 

.23:34-39 

.16:13-20 

.13:31-45 

..5:13-19 

.10:16-22 

..11:5-13 

.25:14-30 

.10:38-42 

. .  7  :36-50 

..12:1-13 

.19:1-10 

.12:15-21 

.10:17-22 

.13:23-30 

..24:1-14 

11:21-27 

.5:19-29 

12:35-46 

1-2:22-31 

.  1 :68-75 

.6:67-71 

.  .13:1-5 


GENERAL   Rl  BRU  - 


501 


( 


Day. 


QldTi  -  Epistle. 


in  Advent: 

1 


Gen..  .  .3:1-15  Rev I 

Psalm.  40:5-17  Rom.;  2:12-44 

.  .9:1-19  Rev 2:1-7 

.55:1-13  Rom...  .3:1-18 

.22:1-18  Rev..  .  .3:1-13 


^Luke.1720 


Luke  .13:18 
Jonn.  1-2:3.3-30 

U..1U.11-10 

.    Rev..  .3:14-22    M       ,,  111Q 

Jer 23:1-8    Rom.ll:16-32J/aiaw"11-11 

r.i    -  .         n  Micah... 5:1-4    1  John.  .  .4:1-0    >f  ,.      , 

Christmas  Day ,  t  .  .   c     .  .r-       9  , A  ,,,    Matt. .1:18-25 

^  M     in..  4:1—8    1   i  im..3:14-lo 

■>  ru  -4    n  m..  .7:1-13    Rom... 8. -28-39  \T  ,        PQ;)Qn 

2  CAnrf.  Day,,  j^        40  1-13    Heb 

Jude 


Sun.  aft.  Christ., 


.}-2 


2:3-18 

.17-25    John.  .8:12-19 


2  Tor. . .  1 :3-20    Matt  .-23:34-39 


Xeu;  Year's  Day,..  p^J™ 33    1  Tim. .0:1.3-19    Luke  ..  4:10-21 

1       ,  1  Kgs..  1 0:1-1  S    Eph.... 2:1-12    «/..     Q  10  llf 

*&»**■» I,a.      .42:1-12    Col.  .  . .  1 :19-29  ,  Matt "  -S:1M ' 

.  aft.  Epiph.: 

1  .  Psalm 122 


Septa  a  j 


Deut.  18:15-22 

Isa 01:1 

Psalm 9.; 

Jer.  .  .  . 

Ex 3:1-1.5 

Ex 19:3-8 


1  Cor.  .1:20-31 
Heb..  .  .3:1-14 

1  Cor 2 

Gal 1:0-10 

Rom...  1:13-25 
1  Tim.. .  .6:1—5 
Rom...  .7:6-25 
1  Cor.  .4:9-20 


John . 
John . 

John . 
John. 


-,,     Rom...  .8:1-11     T  , 
24     ,    T  ,      -!,-,-,     John. 
1  John.o:  14-21 


Rom...  10:1-1 


„    John. 


Luke 


1:3.3-31 
3:22-30 
.4:3-20 
4:27-12 
..5:1-18 
.5:31-47 


Heb..  .11:8-3.5 
Phil.  .1:27  —  2:4 
1  Thes.  .1:1-10  , 

Sexagesima, Amos. ..  8:1-12  (f^'vii1^!    John .  11 :2O-40 

J  2  Corl  : -23— 2:1  i 

Quir„sima,...    Jer 8:1-1*    f^n.l^l    ^     U^~ 


iys  in  Lent: 

1.  Invocarit,.  .  .  . 

2.  Reminiscere, . 


Jer..  .  .17:5-14 

Psalm 130 


Heb.  4:14— .5:9 

1  John.  .3:7-12 

Rom..  3:19-31 

r... 7:1-12 


►Luke  .22:31-44 
-Luke. 22:4- 


502 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


C. 

(Continued) 


Day. 


Old  Testament         Epistle. 


Gospel. 


Sundays  in  Lent:  ;  ,„  ,        la.i-iah 

3.  Oculi, Jer..  .26:1-15  {an       «  ii     o  >Luke  .22:63-71 

1 2  Cor.  .6:11-18  J 

4.  Laetare Mai..  .  .2:1-10 kL^-1:!!"£!    Matt .  .27:1-10 


5.  Judica, Psalm 2 


IHeb..  .7:11-28  f 
fRom...  5:12-21 

Col 2:6-15 

\  Gal.  ...2:16-21 


Matt  .27:1 1-31 


6.  Palmarum Jer. .  .  .18:1-14U  ~£:**  *T  la  7~  rL^ke  .23:26-38 

1  1  lira..  1:12-1/  | 


Holy  Thursday, 


1  Cor.l0:i4-21    John.  .6:47-58 


n     ,  P  .  ,  Mieah.  ..6:1-8    2  Cor. .5:14-21    T    i      Q«  Qn    ln 

Goort  tridaii, r>    i  aa    i   t  i         o  i   ^!  >Luke  .23:39-49 

J  Psalm 22     1  John. .  .2:1-6 


.2:1-6 

„     .      n  /Ps...  118:14-29     1  Cor.l5:12-28^  T  ,         on,    lft 

Easter  Day> Ezek..  .37:9-14    Rev. .  .  .5:1-14  I John-  ■ 

lf      ,  /Psalm 16i   1  Cor.  15:35-58 

Monday,..  .  .  ^ M:1  J  Actg    13.26_41 

Stm&  after  Easter: 

fl  Pet...  1:3-16 


1.  Quasimodo., 


;John.  20:11-18 


Isa. 


.52:1-10 


2  Cor.  .5:1-10 

fl  Pet..  4:1 -2-19 


John.  .21:1-19 


2.  Misericordias,. .    Ezek.. 34:11-16    nt™'   14X-6-13:  >Jonn ■  ■ 14:1_u 

3.  Jubilate, Psalm 23 {*  ^' -^^lljohn  .  12:20-26 


4.  Cant  ate, 

5.  Rogate, 

Ascension  Day,.  . 

Sun.  after  A  seen.. 


ls^..  -57Al-^    l^^^(3ohn.  .6:60-10 
P,..102:ll-28};f^ 


Gen.. 14:14-20  Heb9:24-10:14 

Psalm 110  1  Pet..  3:15-22 

\>    ,  ,Q  Col 3:1-11 

Psalm 42  x 


John.  17:12-26 


>John.  .7:28-30 


James.  .1:2-11 

u„u       }  [sa 62  Eph....l:3-23W  .          .....   7 

"  **■"**■ Ezek..36:22-28  Acts..  .&14-25  ( John  "  '  ■  15:M 

ir      ,  [sa..  .54:7-13  Eph. .  .2:13-22    t,ti      lft.o_lfl 

Mon^' Jer..  .31:31-34  Acts.  ...  19:1-8  \John    Ao8-W 

T  .   v    o       7  [sa 6:1-8  Acts. .  .2:33-47  Ar  ,.    .8.1R  t7n 

Fnmfc  .SMN,/fl!,. . . .  j          48:10-22  2  Cor.  .13:1-13  /Matt  -28-18-20 

Suns.afl.  Trinity:  'Acts. ..  4:32-37  \r  ..        ,  - 

1 Deut"  •  •G:1-1^  James.  .  .5:1-7  fMatt ' '  °'1 

i9:W1 JActs    ..5:1-11 


Prov. 


\ James.  .2:1-13 


Matt.. 5:27-41 


GENERAL   RUBRICS 


503 


C. 

(Continued) 


Day. 


Old  Test  ameni        Epistle. 


Gospel. 


Suns.  (ift.  Trinity: 


8. 

9. 
10. 
11. 
12. 
13. 
14. 

1.5. 

16. 
17. 
18. 
19. 
20. 
21. 
22. 


Josh.  .24:14-2? 
1  Sam. ..3:1-19 
1  Sam.  10:1-13 
1  Sam.  24: 1-20 
1  Kgs.  3:5-14 
Jer..  .23:16-32 
Prow  ...16:1-9 

Jer 7:1-1.5 

Dan..  .  .9:8-19 

Psalm 62 

Prow.  4:4-27 
Psalm.  63: 1-8 


I  ■ 


1  Kgs..  17:1-16 

Job.  .    .5:17-26 

Psalm 138 

Lam.  ..3:22-40 

Hos 14:1-9 

Psalm 1 

2  Sam. 7:17-29 
Prow  ...2:1-1.5 


\rt>...  .3:1-16 
James.  2:14-23 
Acts...  .4:8-31 
2  Pet..  .1:2-1.5 
'Acts.  ...5:17-42 
Arts...  9:32-43 
Acts...  8:26-38 

Gal 3:1-12 

Acts...  .9:1-19 
Acts.  .10:1-33 
Acts.  .16:16-36 
Acts.  .12:1-17 
Acts.  .17:16-34 
2  Thes.  .3:1-13 
Acts.  .20:17-38 
Acts...  14:8-20 
'l  Tim..  .6:6-12 
Arts...  1.5:4-22 

James 3 

Acts.  ..16:9-1.5 

1  Pet..  .2:1-10 
Acts.  .18:1-18 

2  Cor 4 

Acts...  21:3-19 

'2  Cor.  ..8:1-1.5 
\  Acts.  .21:40— 
~2:22 
Heb..  12:14-24 
Acts...  23:1-17 
Heb..  .  .6:1-15 
Acts...  24: 1-25 
Heb..  10:22-39 
Act,.  .26:13-32 

Col 4:2-9 

Rom. .14:14-23 
1  Thes.  .2:9-20 
Acts.  .28:17-31 

Eph 6:1-9 

1  Cor.  12:1 2-27 
Heb..  .13:1-21 
\  Cor.  .9:13-23 


Luke. 15:1 1-32 
Matt  ...5:11-16 
Luke..  7:36-50 
Mark..  4:26-32 
Matt.  19: 16-26 
Matt. 10:32-42 
►Matt  .13:44-52 
Luke.  12:49-56 
Mark. 12:41-44 
John.  .8:37-45 
John.  .9:24-41 
Matt  .20:20-28 

Luke.  12:15-23 

J 
Luke..  9:46-56 

Luke..  9:57-62 

Matt.  12:30-37 

Luke..  .18:1-8 

Matt.. 9:35-38 

Luke.   19:1-10 

John.  .8:23-36 


504 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


C. 

(Concluded) 


Day. 


OldTestamext        Epistle. 


Gospel. 


Suns.  aft.  Trinity: 
23 


24. 


26. 


Psalm 126 

Eccl 7:3-9 

Psalm 39 

Mai..  .3:13-18 
Isa..  .6.5:12-19 


Th  e  Rcfo r  m  at  io n , . 
Humiliation, 


Ps.  ..119:29-52 
Psalm 46 


Psalm 85 


Annunciation 

Presentation 

St  John  Baptist,.. 

J~isitation, 

St.  Michael 


Psalm . 
Isa.... 


Mai 4:4-6 

Isa.. . .40:9-31 
'Psalm.  89:1-21 

Psalm 14,5 

'Psalm 91 

Psalm 103 


Heb. .  . 

1  Tim- 
James  . 

2  Tim.. 

1  John. 
' ;  2  Thes. 
:  James. 

2  Cor.  . 
Rev. .  . 
2  Tim.. 

'Gal. . . . 
-  1  Cor. . 

Heb. .  . 

Rom.. . 
^Rev...  . 

Isa..  .. 
Rom.. . 
/I  John. 
1  John. 
Isa. .  .  . 

1  Cor. . 
Isa. .  .  . 

2  John 
Psalm . 
Rev. .  . 


4:1-13 
.4:1-11 

4 


.3:1-13 

2:12-29 
.2:1-17 
..5:7-20 
.9:6-15 
.21:1-8 
..4:1-8 
.5:1-1.5 
3:11-23 
.13:7-9 
.2:1-11 
.22:1-5. 
10-15 
7:10-15 
5:12-21 
.1:1-10 
.2:7-11 
.40:1-8 
.6:9-20 
.11:1-5 
. ..6-11 

34 

.7:9-17 


John . 
John , 

Matt 
Luke 
Luke 

Matt  .11:20-30 
Luke..  .13:1-9 


.5:19-26 
10:22-30 

10:16-28 
19:11-27 
12:35-46 


Luke 
Matt 


.1:26-38 
27:11-31 


Matt  .21:23-45 
Luke  . .  1 :57-80 


Luke 
Matt 
Matt 
Luke 


.  1 :39-56 
12:46-50 
.18:1-11 
10:16-20 


GENERAL   RIBRK  S 


505 


D. 


Day. 


Old  Testament        Epistle, 


Gospel. 


1.  Sun.  in  Advent.. 

2 

3 

4 

Christmas  Day, .  .  .  . 
%  Christ.  Day, 

Sun.  aft.  Christ. .  .  . 

New  Year's  Day,. .  . 
2  Sun.  aft.  Christ... 

Epiphany 

1.  Sun.  aft.  Epiph., 


Jer..  .81:31-34 

Mai 4:1-6 

Isa 40:1-8 

Deut  .18:1.3-1!) 

Isa 9:6,7 

Mkah...  5:1-3 


Heb.  .10:19-25 
2  Pet..  .1:3-11 
2  Tim....  4:5-8 
1  John.  ..1:1-4 
1  John.  .3:1-5 
Heb 1:1-6 


Isa..  .  .63:7-17    2  Cor...  .5:1- 


Septuagesima, .  . 
Sexagesima, .... 

Quinquagesima, . 

Sundays  in  Lent: 

1.  Invocavit,.  .  . 


Ps. .  .90  or  121 

Ps.  ...73:25-28 

Isa 2:2-5 

Psalm 122 

Isa 61:1-6 

2  Kgs.  .5:1-19 

Psalm 93 

Ezek.. 33:10-16 

Ex 3:1-6 

Jer..  ..9:23,  24  j 
Amos.  .8:11,  12 


Rom.  .  8 
James.  4 
2  Cor. . . 
2  Cor.  6: 

1  Cor. 
Rom...l 
Rom..  .  . 
Rom..  .  . 

2  Cor.  .3 
Phil..  1:2 
Phil. .  .  1 


:24-32; 
:13-17 
.4:3-6 
14-7:1 
2:6-16 
.13-20 
7:7-16 
.8:1-9, 
12-18 
7—2:4 
:12-21 


Jer. 


.8:4-9    1  Cor.. 1:21-31 


Gen..  .22:1-14    Heb..  .4:15,  16 


2.  Reminiscere, 

3.  Oculi, 


4.  Laetare, 


Ex..  .33:17-23 
Jer..  .  .26:1-15 
Isa..  .  .52:7-10 


5.  Judica, Num.. .  .21 :4-9 


6.  Palmarum, .  .  . 
Holy  Thursday,. .  , 

Good  Friday, 

Easter  Day, 

Monday, . . . 
•  Suns.  aft.  Easter: 

1.  Quasimodo...  . 

2.  Misericord ias, 

3.  Jubilate, 

4.  Cantate, 

5.  Rogate, 

Ascension  Day, . .  . 


Zech.  ...9:8-12 

Psalm Ill 

Ps 22:1-11 

Ps...  118:14-24 
Ps 16:8-11 


1  John.2:12-17 

1  Pet..  1:13- 16 

2  Cor.  ..7:4-10 

1  Pet..  1:17-25 

Heb..  ..12:1-6 

1  Cor.l0:16,  17 

2  Cor.  .5:14-21 
1  Cor.l5:12-20 
1  Cor.l5:54-58 


Luke 

Luke 

Matt 

John. 

Matt 

John 
/Luke 
\John 

Luke 

Matt 

Matt 

John. 

John . 

John . 

John . 

Matt 

John. 

Luke. 

John . 
/Mark 
I John . 

Matt 
jLuke 
/Luke 
iLuke 
/Luke 
/Luke. 

John . 

Matt . 
/John . 

Luke. 

John. 

Luke. 

Luke. 

Matt . 

John . 


.   l:<;v -79 

.17:20-30 

..13:1-11 

.1:15-18 

..1:18-23 

..1:1-14 

..2:25-32 

12:35-4] 

.4:16-21 

...16:1-4 

..3:13-17 

.  1 :35-42 

.1:43-51 

.  .4:5-14 

.4:31-42 

..7:24-29 

.5:39-47 

.10:38-42 

11:20-27 

10:35-45 

11:47-57 

.16:21-26 

.22:39-46 

.10:17-20 

.22:54-62 

..9:51-56 

.22:63-71 

.6:47-57 

.27:15-31 

13:31-35 

.23:27-34 

..12:1-8 

22:14-20 

23:39-46 

.28:1-10 

20:11-18 


Gen.  .32:22-31 

Psalm 23 

Isa..  .40:26-31 

Psalm 98 

Isa 55:6-11 


1  Pet..  .  .1:3-9  John. 21:15-19 

Eph..  .  .2:4-10  John.  ..14:1-6 

1  John.  .4:9-14  John  .  12:20-26 

2  Tim..  .2:8-13  John.  .6:60-69 
1  Tim....  2:1-6,   Luke..  11:5-13 

/Psalm 110)r  j            „  -_.  /Luke  .24:50-53 

\Isa 49:13  ^0l J:1  4  John.  17:11-26 


506 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


D. 

(Continued) 


Day. 


Old  Testament 


Sun.  aft.  Ascension, 

Whitsunday, 

Monday, 

Trinity  Sunday, .  .  . 

1.  Sun.  aft.  Trin.,. 


6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 
10. 
11. 
12. 
13. 
14. 
15. 
16. 
17. 
18. 
19. 
20. 
21. 


24. 
25. 


Psalm 42 

Ezek.. 36:22-28 

Isa 44:1-6 

/Isa 6:1-8 

Num..  .6:22-27; 
Deut..  .6:4-13 
Pro  v....  9:1-10! 

Isa 12 

Isa...  65: 17-25 
Lam.  ..3:22-32 

Psalm 1 

Isa....  62:6-12 
Jer..  .23:16-19 
Prov.  ...16:1-9 

Jer 7:1-11 

Dan..  .9:15-18 
Isa..  .20:18-21 
Zech.  ...7:4-10 
Ps.... 50:14-23 
lKgs.  .17:8-16 
Job.  .  .5:17-26 


Epistle. 


Eph..  .1:15-23 
Eph..  .2:10-22 
Eph..  .4:11-16 
Eph..  .  .1:3-14 
2  Cor.l3:ll-13 
Acts.  ..4:32-35 
Rom...  10:1-15 


Psalm. 
2Ch... 
Psalm . 
Prov. . , 


27 

Harvest, 

The  Reformation, 
Humiliation, .... 
Annunciation, .  .  . 
Presentation, .... 
St  John  Baptist, . 

Visitation, 

St  Michael, 

Dedication, 


75:4-7 
1:7-12 
32:1-7 
.2:1-8 
2  Sam  .7:17-29 
Prov..24 .14-20 

Ps 85:8-13, 

Ps 39:6-13 

Job.  .  .  .14:l-5! 

Psalm 126 

Isa..  .  .35:3-10 
Psalm.  .34:1-8 

Psalm 46 

Psalm 130 

Psalm 2 

Psalm.  96:1-10 
Isa..  .  .54:7-10 
Psalm.  .89:1-5 
Gen..  28: 10-22 
Psalm 84 


Gospel. 


Acts. 
Acts. 
Acts. 
Acts. 


.  .3:1-16 
.  .4:1-12 
.5:34-42 
.8:26-38 
1  Tim..  .6:6-12 
Acts.  .16:16-32 
Acts.  .17:16-34 
Acts.  .20:17-38 
Rom...  8:33-39 
Acts.  ..16:9-15 
1  Pet..  .2:1-10 

1  Tim. .1:12-17 

2  Thes.  .3:6-13 
Heb..  12:18-24 
Heb.... 4:9-13 
James.  2:10-17 
James.  5:13-20 
Rom....  14:1-9 

Eph 6:1-9 

Heb..  ..13:1-9 
1  Tim. ..4:4-11 

1  Thes.5:14-24 
Heb..  10:32-39 
Rev..  .  .2:8-11 
Rev..  .  .7:9-17 

2  Cor.  ..9:6-11 
1  Cor.  .3:11-23 
Heb..  12:12-17 
Rom...  5:12-21 
1  John.  .5:9-15 
Acts.  ...19:1-7 
Rom...  .16:1-5 
Rev..  .5:11-14 
2Tim..3:14-17 


John 
John 
John 

iMatt . 

Matt 
Matt 
Luke 
Matt 
Luke 
Matt 
Mark 
Matt 
Matt 
Matt 
Luke 
John 
Mark 
John 
John 
Matt 
Matt 
Mark 
John. 
John . 
Mark 
Luke 
Matt 
John 
John 
Luke 
Luke 
John 
John 
Matt 


.7:33-39 
14:15-21 
.15:9-16 

28:16-20 

.13:31-35 

...9:9-13 

.15:11-32 

..5:13-16 

..9:18-26 

.21:28-32 

.4:26-29 

12:46-50 

.13:44-46 

.23:34-39 

..7:36-50 

.  .8:31-36 

.12:41-44 

.  .5:1-14 

.11:1-11 

.11:25-30 

...12:1-8 

10:17-27 

.9:24-41 

..15:1-8 

.10:13-16 

..9:57-62 

.10:24-33 

10:23-30 

.5:19-29 

.19:11-27 

.12:35-43 

.6:34-39 

.2:13-17 

.11:16-24 


The  Tables,  B,  C,  and  D,  are  the  Lectionaries  of  Thomasius, 
Hannover  and  Eisenach. 


GENERAL   RUBRICS 


501 


IX.    A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  MORNING  AND  EVENING 
THROUGHOl  T  THE  YEAR 

The  Lessons  appointed  for  days  between  the  Fourth  Sunday  in 
Advent  and  the  First  Sunday  after  Epiphany,  are  to  be  omitted  when 
the  days  for  which  they  are  appointed  do  not  occur. 

The  Lessons  appointed  for  the  days  from  the  Twentieth  Sunday 
after  Trinity  to  the  end  of  the  year  are  to  be  read  in  every  year, 
and  those  appointed  for  the  weeks  before  the  Twentieth  Sunday 
after  Trinity  are  to  be  omitted  so  far  as  necessary  to  this  end. 


Day       Morning         Evening        Day       Morning 


Evening 


tsi  Sunday  in  Advent. 
M.  Mt..  11 -25-30  Gen..  .3:1-24 
Acts. .3:19-20  Gen..  .9:1-19 
Col. ..1:1.5-29  Gen.. 22:1-19 
Heb..  .  .1:1-4  Gen..  49:1-28 
Heb..  .  .2:1-4  Xu.  .24:14-25 
Eph..  .3:1-12  Dt.  .18:1.5-19 


/'    •  mbi  r. 


T. 
W. 

T. 
F. 


27 
28 
29 
30 

31 


Jn .  . 

Lk. 
Lk. 
Lk. 
Mt. 


.1:15-18  Mir 

.2:15-20  K. 
.2:22-24  Is.. 
.2:25-32  Is.. 
.2:13-15  Is.. 


.  .4:1-8 
.32:1-8 
46:5-13 
49:0-13 
55:1-13 


2d  Sunday  in  Advent. 


M. 
T. 


Acts. 17:16-34  1  Ch.  17:1-27 
1  Jn..  .4:9-10  2  Ch  .7:11-22 


W.    Col 1:1-8  Is..  .  .11:1-10 


T. 
F. 

S. 


Phil.. 2:12-18. Jer. 
Phil..  3:1 2-1 6  Jer. 
Col...  .3:1-11  Jer. 


.23:1-8 
.30:8-22 
33:14-20 


January. 

2  Mt.     2:16-18  Is..  .  .42:1-12 

3  Mt..  .2:19-23  Is..  .  .61:1-11 

4  Mt..  .  .3:1-12  Is 56:1-8 

5  Lk 3:1-9  Is 12:1-6 


3d  Sunday  in  Advent. 

M.  Heb. 10:35-39  Is 2:1-5 

T.  Lk.  .  .21:5-19 Is.  24:21-25:5 

W.  Lk.    12:35-48  Is..  .    25:6-12 

T.  Jas..  .  .5:7-11  Is..      26:1-15 

F.  Lk.  .  .  .1:1-25  Is..      51:1-16 

S.  Lk.  .  .1:26-38  Is..  .  .52:1-12 


Epiphany. 

M.  Lk.  .  .3:10-14  Gen. 

T.  Lk.  .  .3:15-20  Gen. 

W.  Mk.  .  .  .1:1-8  Gen. 

T.  Mk.  .  .1:9-11  Gen 

F.  Lk.  .  .3:21-23  Gen. 

S.  Art.  10:34-43  Gen. 


1:1-31 
2:1-25 
4:1-26 
.5:1-32 
6:9-22 
7:1-24 


Ifik  Sunday  in  Advent. 

M.  Mt. 

T.  Lk. 

W.  Lk 

T.  Lk 

F.  Lk 

S.  Jn. 


1st  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 


1:18-25  Is.. 
1  :39-45  Mai 
1 :46-56  Mai 
1:57-66  Is.. 
1:67-80  Is.. 
.1:1-14  Mic 


40:1-11       M.    Jn.  .  .1:29-34  Gen. 


.  .  .3:1-6 
.  .    4:1-6 

28:14-19 
.  .7:1-16 
.    5:2-15 


T. 
W. 

T. 
F. 
S. 


Jn.  .  .1:35-42  Gen. 
Jn.  .  .1:43-51  Gen. 
Lk.  .  .  .4:1-13  Gen 
Mk  1:12-15  Gen. 
Mt..    4:12-17  Gen. 


.8:1-22 
.11:1-9 
12:1-10 
13:1-18 
14:8-24 
15:1-21 


508 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  MORNING  AND  EVENING 


Day       Morning 


Evening        Day      Morning 


Evening 


2d  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 


M.  Mt. 

T.  Mt. 

W.  Mt.. 

T.  Mt. 

F.  Mt.. 

S.  Mt. 


'■agcsiina  Sunday. 
4:18-25  Gen..  17:1-2-2      M.   Mk ..  5:21-43  Ex. 


5:1-20  Gen..  18:1-33 
5:27-48  Gen.  19:12-29 
.6:1-23 Gen..  .21:1-8 
.7:1-14  Gen..  24:1-28 
7:24-29  Gen.  24:29-67 


T. 
W 

T. 
F. 

S. 


Mk.  .  .6:1-29  Ex. 
Mk.  .6:30-56  Ex. 
Mk.  .  .7:1-30  Ex. 
Mk.  .8:10-38  Ex. 
Mk.  .  .9:2-32  Ex. 


.  .5:1-23 
.  .6:1-13 
.11:1-10 
.12:1-28 
12:29-42 
.13:1-22 


3d  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 


Sexagesima  Sunday. 


M.   Mt..  .8:14-22  Gen.  25:27-34      M.   Mk.  .  10:l-3l[Ex.  ..  14:1-31 


T.     Mt..  .8:28-34  Gen.  .27:1-45 
W.   Mt..  .  .9:9-17  Gen. 

27:46-28:22 
T.  Mt..  .9:27-38  Gen.. 29:1-20 
F.  Mt..  .10:1-16  Gen. 31:43-55 
S.      Mt..  10:17-42  Gen.  .32:3-32 

'tth  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 


T. 

w. 

T. 
F. 

>. 


Mk.  10:32-52  Ex.  .  .15:1-21 
Mk.  .11:1-33  Ex. 

15:22-16:15 
Mk.  12:13-44  Ex..  .17:1-16 
Lk.  .  .4:14-44  Ex.  .  .19:1-25 
Lk.  .  .5:12-39  Ex.  .  .20:1-23 


Quinquagesima  Sunday. 


M. 
T. 
W. 

T. 

F. 

S. 


iMt..  11  :ll-24[Gen..  33:1-20 
Mt..  .12:1-21  Gen.. 35:1-15 
Mt..  12:22-50  Gen.  .37:1-36 
Mt..  .13:1-23  Gen. 

|  39:1-6,  20-23 
Mt..  .14:1-36  Gen.. 40:1-23 
Mt..  .15:1-20  Gen..  41:1-37 


M. 

Lk 

.  .6:1-26 

Ex 

.24:1-18 

T. 

Lk. 

.6:27-49 

Ex. 
31 

:18-32:35 

W. 

Lk. 

.  .7:1-10 

Ex. 

.33:1-23 

T. 

Lk. 

.7:18-50 

Ex. 

.34:1-10 

F. 

Lk 

.8:16-56 

Ex. 

34:27-35 

s. 

Lk 

.  .9:1-27 

Ex 

.40:1-38 

5th  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 


1st  Sunday  in  Lent. 


M.   Mt..  15:29-39  Gen.  41:38-57      M.   Lk.  .  .9:28-62  Nu. ..  .3:5-13 


T. 
W 

T. 
F. 

S. 


Mt. 
Mt. 
Mt. 
Mt. 
Mt. 


.16:1-12  Gen. 
16:21-28  Gen. 
.17:9-27  Gen.. 
.19:1-15  Gen. 
20:17-34  Gen. 


42:1-38 
43:1-34 
44:1-34 
45:1-28 
46:1-34 


T. 
W. 

T. 
F. 


Lk   .  .10:1-22 
Lk. 

10:38-11:13 
Lk.  .11:29-36 
Lk.  .11:37-54 
S.     Lk     .12:1-34 


Nu..  10:1 1-36 
Nu..  .11:1-35 

Nu..  .12:1-15 
Nu..  .13:1-25 
Nu.   13:26-33 


6th  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 


2d  Sunday  in  Lent. 


M. 
T. 
W. 

T. 

F. 

S. 


Mt.. 
Mt.. 
Mk. 
Mk. 
Mk. 
Mk. 


21:10-46  Gen. 
23:1-39  Gen. 
1:16-45  Ex. 
.2:1-28  Ex.  . 
.3:1-35  Ex  . 
.5:1-20  Ex 


47:1-31 

48:1-22 
.1:1-14 
.2:1-25 
.3:1-22 
.4:1-23 


M. 
T. 
W. 

T. 
F. 

S. 


Lk. 
Lk 
Lk. 
Lk. 
Lk. 
Lk. 


.  13:1-17  Nu. 
14:25-35  Nu. 
15:11-32  Nu..  16:23-50 
16:10-18  Nu..  .17:1-13 
.17:1-10  Nu.. 
.  .18:1-8  Nu.. 


.14:1-24 
.16:1-22 


.20:1-29 
.21:1-25 


GENERAL   RUBRICS 


509 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOB  MORNING  AM)  EVENING 

Day  I    Morning    |     Evening       Day  |    Morning         Evening 

S  inday  in  Lent.  lit  Sunday  after  Easter. 

M.   Lk..l8:15-80|Nu... 22:1-41       M.   .In        21  :l-25  Jonah  1:1-1  G 
T.    Lk...l9:l-40|Nu... 23:1-30     T.    Jn  .  .  .2:18-25  Jonah 

1:17-2:10 
W.  Jn.  .  .3:22-36  Jonah. 3:1-10 
T.  Jn.  .  .  .4:1-26  Jonah. 4:1-11 
E.  Jn.  .  .4:27-38  Is  .  33:2-6 
S.     Jn.  .  .4:39-45  Is..  .42:10-17 


w. 

Lk.  .  .20:1-26  Nu. 

.24:1-13 

T. 

Lk.                   Nu. 
21:37-22:38 

27:12-23 

E. 

Lk.  .22:39-71  Dt. 

.  .5:1-33 

S. 

Lk.  .  .23:1-25  Dt. 

.  .8:1-20 

tfk  Sunday  in  Lent. 

M. 

Lk.  .23:26-56  Dt. 

.  .9:1-29 

T. 

Mt..  . '26:1-35  Dt. 

.10:1-22 

w. 

Mt.  26:36-75  Dt. 

.11:1-32 

T. 

Mt..  .27:1-38  Dt. 

.28:1-14 

E. 

Mt.. 27:39-66  Dt. 

28:5S-0S 

s. 

Mk.  .14:1-31  Dt. 

.34:1-12 

5th  Sunday  in  Lent. 

M.  Mk..l4:32-72|Jer. 

.  .'2:1-19 

T.    Mk.  .  15:1-10  Hos 

.13:9-14 

\Y.    Mk.  1 5 -20-47  Zepl 

l.  .  .3:1-8 

T.    Jn.  .  .12:1-19  Mic 

.  ,3:5-12 

F.    Jn.  .12:20-50  Is.. 

.  .06:1-9 

S.     Jn.  113:16-38  Zed 

.  .9:9-17 

Palm  Sunday. 

M.   Jn.  .  .18:1-18  Jer. 

.  .  .7:1-15 

T.     Jn.  .18:19-40  Is.. 

.50:4-11 

W.   Jn.  .  .19:1-12  Jer. 

11:18-23 

Holy  Thursday. 

|Jn.  .19:13-24  Zed 

.  .3:1-10 

Good  Friday. 

|Jn.  .  19:25-37  Lam 

...2:8-15 

S.    |Jn.  .19:38-42!Is.. 

52:1.3-15 

2d  Sunday  after  Easter. 


M. 
T. 
W. 

T. 
F. 

S. 


Jn. 

Jn. 
Jn. 

Jn. 
Jn. 
Jn. 


.  .5:1-17  Mic 
.5:18-30  Is.. 
.5:31-47  Jer. 
.6:16-29  Ez. 
.6:30-40  Ez. 


.  .2:1-13 

30:19-26 
.3:11-19 
.34:1-11 
34:1-2-2-2 


.6:41-59  Ez.  .34-23-31 


§    1 1 day  after  I 


M. 
T. 
W. 

T. 
E. 
S. 


Jn. 
Jn. 

Jn  . 
Jn. 
Jn. 
Jn. 


6:60-71  Ez..  36:1-15 
.7:1-13  Ez..  36:16-3-2 
7:14-24  Ez.. 36:33-38 
7:25-36 Hag...  .2:1-9 
7:37-53  Zech.  .2:1-13 
.8:1-11  Zech.  11:1-17 


'ith  Sunday  after  Easter. 
M.   Jn.  .  .8:1-2-20  Zech. .12:1-10 


T. 
W. 
T. 
F. 

S. 


Jn. 
Jn. 
Jn. 

Jn. 
Jn. 


S:-21-29ls 65:1    7 

8:30-45  Is.  ..  .65:8-16 
.9:1-12  Jer...  8:4-13 
9:13-34  Zech.  8:18-23 
9:35-41  Is.   49:2-2-26 


Easter  Day. 
Easter  Monday. 

T.     Mt..  .28:l-15'Ez.  .21:18-27 
.  .20:1-18  Hag..  2:20-23 
.  .24:1-12  Zech.  .6:9-15 
.24:36-49  Ez.  .17:11-24 
10:9-14  N... 41:21-28 


w. 

Jn. 

T. 

Lk 

E. 

Lk 

s. 

Mk 

5th  Sunday  after  Easter. 

M.    Jn 10:1-6  Amos  .9:8-15 

T.     Jn.  .  .10:7-10  Is 4:2-6 

W.    Mt.. 28:16-20  Is. .   29:18-24 

Ascension  Day. 
F.    |Lk.   24:50-53Mic.  .  .7:7-13 
S.     Acts..  1:12-26  Mic     7:14-20 


510 


GENERAL  RUBRICS 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  MORNING  AND  EVENING 


Day      Morning    j     Evening 

Day      Morning    j     Evening 

Sunday  after  Ascension. 

Sd  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

M. 

Jn.  .10:17-21 

Zech...  13:1-9 

M. 

Acts..  21:1-39 

1  Sa...  2:1-20 

T. 

Jn.  .10:22-31 

Zech  14:13-21 

T. 

Acts 

1  Sa...  3:1-21 

W. 

Jn.  .10:32-42 

Is...  46:10-24 

21:40-22:29 

T. 

Jn.  .  .11:1-27 

Jer.  .46:25-28 

W. 

Acts 

1  Sa... 4:1-18 

F. 

Jn.  .11:28-44 

Is...  32:13-20 

22:30-23:35 

S. 

Jn.  .11:45-57 

Is...  57:15-21 

T. 

Acts  .24:1-27 

1  Sa... 5:1-12 

F. 

Acts  .25:1-27 

1  Sa...  7:1-17 

S. 

Acts  .26:1-32 

1  Sa..  .8:1-22 

Whitsunday. 

4th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

Whitmonday. 

M. 

Acts..  27:1-44 

1  Sa..  .9:1-27 

T. 

Acts.  2:14-36 

Ez.  .47:1-12 

T. 

Acts..  28:1-31 

1  Sa..  10:1-27 

W. 

Acts.  2:37-47 

Is... 45:11-18 

W. 

Rom.  .1:1-15 

1  Sa..  12:1-25 

T. 

Jn.  .  .14:1-22 

Is...  45:19-25 

T. 

Rom.  1:16-32 

1  Sa.. 13:1-14 

F. 

Jn.  .  .15:1-25 

Jer...  9:23-26 

F. 

Rom.  .2:1-29 

1  Sa.l5:10-35 

S. 

Jn. 

Is 44:1-8 

S. 

Rom.  .3:1-31 

1  Sa..  16:1-23 

16:31-17:26 

Trinity  Sunday. 

5th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

M. 

Acts..  .3:1-21 

Josh...  1:1-18 

M. 

Rom.  .4:1-25 

1  Sa.  17:32-58 

T. 

Acts..  .4:1-37 

Josh..  .3:1-17 

T. 

Rom.  5:1-6:2 

1  Sa..  18:1-16 

W. 

Acts..  .5:1-42 

Josh..  .4:1-24 

W. 

Rom.  6:12-18 

1  Sa..  19:1-24 

T. 

Acts..  .0:1-15 

Josh...  6:1-21 

T. 

Rom.  .7:1-25 

1  Sa..  20  :l-42 

F. 

Acts..  .7:1-60 

Josh..  .8:1-35 

F. 

Rom.  .8:1-11 

1  Sa..  22:1-23 

S. 

Acts..  .8:1-40 

Josh...  9:1-27 

S. 

Rom.  .13:1-7 

1  Sa..  24:9-22 

1st  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

6th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

M. 

Acts.  .9:1-43 

Josh..  10:1-15 

M. 

Ro.  14:1-15:3 

1  Sa..  26:1-25 

T. 

Acts.  10:1-33 

Josh..  11:1-23 

T. 

Ro.  .15:14-33 

1  Sa..  28:3-25 

W. 

Acts.  11:1-30 

Josh..  23:1-16 

W. 

Rom.  16:1-27 

1  Sa..  31:1-13 

T. 

Acts.  12:1-25 

Josh..  24:1-31 

T. 

1  Co.. 1:10-31 

2Sa..  .1:1-27 

F. 

Acts.  13:1-52 

Judg.  .2:1-23 

F. 

1  Co.  .2:1-16 

2  Sa... 5:1-12 

S. 

Acts  .14:1-28 

Judg.  .6:1-24 

S. 

1  Co..  4:6-5:5 

2  Sa... 6:1-19 

2d  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

7th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

M. 

Acts.  15:1-41 

[  Judg..  7:1-25 

M. 

1  Co.  5:9-6:20 

1  Ch.  16:1-43 

T. 

Acts.  16:1-40 

Judg.  13:1-25 

T. 

1  Co...  7:1-40 

2Sa..  .7:1-29 

W. 

Acts.  17:1-15 

Judg.  14:1-20 

W. 

1  Co...  8:1-13 

2  Sa..  12:1-23 

T. 

Acts.  18:1-28 

Judg.  15:9-20 

T. 

lCo..  .9:1-23 

2  Sa..  15:1-15 

F. 

Acts.  19:1-40 

Judg.  16:4-31 

F. 

1  Co. 10:14-33 

2  Sa..  16:5-15 

S. 

Acts.  20:1-38 

1  Sa. .  1 :21-28 

S. 

1  Co..  11:1-22 

2  Sa..  18:1-33 

GENERAL 

BUBRft  - 

.,„ 

A  TABLE  OF 

LESSONS 

FOB 

MOR\ 

AND 

EVENING 

Day      Morning 


Evening        Dai      Morning 


ING 


ty. 
M.   1  Co.l2:12-31  2  Sa.  10:1-1.3 
T.     1  Co..l4:l-40  1  Ch  .21:1-30 
\V.    !  1  Ch. 22:1-18 

15:58-16:24 

1      2  Co..  .1:1-24  1  Ch   28:1-21 

t        2  I  o.   -2:1-3 :3  1  Ch    -29:1-23 

5.      2  Co.  2  I  h.    1:1-13 

6:11-7:16 

'jih  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
If.    2  Co.     B:l-24|l  Kg  ^:10-2^ 
T.     2  Co. ..9:1-1.5  1  Kg    ; 

10:1-18  1  Kj  .5:1-18 
2  Co..ll:l-18  2  Ch.  3:1-17 
-2  Co.  1  Kz   .8:1-06 

1-2:14-13:13 
Gal.  .  .1:1-44  1  Kg     7:1-12 


W. 
T. 

F 


M.    1  rTh..5:12-2S  2  J. 


T.  1  Tim  .1:1-2 

W.  1  Tim    2:1-15  -2  Ch.2S 

T.  1  Tfan  I  h.24 

F.  1  Tim  .4:1-162  E 

S.  1  Tim    5:1-25  2Ks 


1-1-2 
1-21 


20M  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

M.  Gal.  .  .2:2-21  1  Kg     9:1-28 

T.  Gal.  .    3:1-14  1  Kg.  10:1-13 

\V.  Gal.  .    4:8-2u  1  Kg.  11:9-13 

T.  Gal.  .    .5:1-15  1  Kg.  12:1-33 

F.  Gal. ..6:11-18  1  Kg  13:1-34 

S.  EDh..  ..6:1-9  1  Kg.  14:1-20 


-  7  '"'ity. 

M.  1  Tim  6:1-21  If  6:1-13 

'1  2  Tim.  1:1-:  7:1-15 

W  2  Tim    2  1-21   2  K_    16:1-20 

T.  Tit.  ...1:1-  7:1-23 

F  Jr.       8:1-10  2  K.  1:1      " 

-  Kl     :  -.1-37 


Trinity. 

M.  Tit.      .3:8-15  2  Kg  20:1-21 

T.  Philem.  .1-25  2  K_    21 

W.  Heb.      1:1-14  2  Ch   34:1-33 

T.  Heb..   I  I '  h. 

F.  Beb4:14-5:14Jei      22 

5.  Beb.  - '  1-14 


22 //z  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
M.   Eph.. 6:18-24  1  Kg. 

10:1-24-17:24 
T.  Phil  .1:12-2:4  1  Kg  18:1-46 
W.  Phil  .2:19-30  1  Kg.l9:l-21 
T.  Phil..  .3:1-11  1  Kg. 21:1-29 
F.  Phil..  .  .4:1-3  2  Kg.  1:1-17 
S.     Phil. .  .4:8-23  2  K^     2.1-22 


Vunday  after  Trinity. 

M.  Col...    -2:1-23  2  Kg.  4:1-37 

T.  Col.  3:18-4:1^  2  Ks  .5:1-27 

W.  1  Th.  .1:1-102  Kg  0:1-23 

T.  1  Th.    2:1-20  2  Kg  7:1-20 

F.  1  Th.  .3:1-13  2  K?  8:1-1.5 

-  :    1  ;  -12  2  Kg.  9:1-37 


M 

T. 
W. 

T. 

F. 


Heb. 
Bd 

Heb. 
Heb. 
Heb. 
Heb. 


.8:1-1 

9:1-10  Jet 
9:16-- 

10:1-34  Jer. 
11:1-7  Dan. 


37:1-21 

39:1-18 
.  .1:1-21 


17th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
M.    Heb. 11:17-40  Dan.. 


T. 
W. 

T 

F 


Bel 

Heb. 

J    B 

Ja.s.. 

•I   s 


12:1-17  D  a 
13:1-45 
.1:1-1  ' 
.2:1-1 

2:14-21 


1:1-11 

3:1-13 


512                             GENERAL  RUBRICS 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  MORNING  AND  EVENING 

DayI     Morning         Evening 

Day|     Morning         Evening 

18th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

23d  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

M. 

Jas..  .  .3:1-18 

Ezra.  .4:1-24 

M. 

1  Cor..  3:1-23 

Joel.  .  .3:1-13 

T. 

Jas.  .  .4:1-5:0 

Hag...  1:1-15 

T. 

Mt..  19:16-30 

Joel.  .3:14-21 

W. 

Jas..  .5:12-20 

Ezra.  .5:1-17 

W. 

Lk.  .14:12-15 

Oba 1-21 

T. 

1  Pet..  .3:1-7 

Ezra.  .6:1-22 

T. 

Mk.  .13:1-37 

Nah..  .1:1-15 

F. 

1  Pet.3:15-22 

Ezra.  .7:1-28 

F. 

Rom.  .9:1-33 

Nah..  .3:7-19 

S. 

1  Pet..  .5:1-4 

Ezra.  .8:1-15 

S. 

Rom.  10:1-21 

Is...    10:5-27 

19th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

24th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

M. 

1  Jn..  .1:1-10 

Neh. .  .  1 

1-11 

M. 

Rom.  11:1-33 

Is 13:1-15 

T. 

1  Jn..  .2:1-17 

Neh. .  .  2 

1-20 

T. 

2Th. 

Is...  .14:1-27 

W. 

1  Jn..  .  .5:1-3 

Neh..  .4 

1-23 

1:11-2:17 

T. 

1  Jn..  5:10-21 

Neh..  .8 

1-18 

W. 

2Th.  .3:1-18 

Is...  .47:1-15 

F. 

2  Jn 1-13 

Neh..  .9 

1-38 

T. 

2  Tim. 3:1-17 

Dan..  2:27-45 

S. 

3  Jn 1-14 

Zech...8 

1-23 

F. 

2  Tim. 4:1-22 

Dan...  7:1-28 

S. 

Mt..  .24:1-14 

Dan..  .9:1-27 

20th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

25th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

M. 

Mk.  .  .4:1-41 

Is.... 42:1-13 

M. 

Mt..  24:29-51 

Dan..  12:1-13 

T. 

Lk.  .13:18-35 

Is....  41:1-20 

T. 

Mt..  22:23-33 

Ez..  .38:8-23 

W. 

Mt..  13:31-58 

Hab..  .2:1-14 

W. 

1  Co. 15:12-50 

Ez.  .  .39:1-29 

T. 

Mt..  16:13-20 

Is...  .63:7-19 

T. 

Heb.  3:7-4:13 

Is... 43:14-25    ! 

F. 

2  Cor. 

Is...  .64:1-12 

F. 

Heb..  11:8-16 

Is...  33:17-24 

3:10-4:18 

S. 

Heb.l2:18-29 

Ez... 37:1-14    1 

S. 

2  Cor.. 5:1-21 

Is 5:1-7 

21st  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

26th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

M. 

Eph..  .1:1-23 

Mic.  .  .  .5:1-8 

M. 

1  Pet..  1:1-12 

Zeph.  .3:9-20 

T. 

Eph..  .2:1-22 

Is...  .58:1-14 

T. 

1  Pet. 

Is...  .34:1-17 

W. 

Eoh..  .4:7-21 

Is.... 59:1-21 

1:13-2:10 

T. 

Eph..  4 :29-32 

Jer... 31:1-19 

W. 

1  Pet...  4:1-7 

Is.... 35:1-10 

F. 

Eph..  5:10-14 

Jer. .  31 :23-40 

T. 

1  Pet.4:12-19 

Is...  .54:1-17 

S. 

Eph.. 5:22,  23 

Is...  .48:1-22 

F. 

2  Pet..  1:1-15 

Is...  .60:7-22 

S. 

2  Pet.. 2:1-22 

Is.... 62:1-12 

22d  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

27th  Sunday  after  Trinity. 

M. 

Mt...  18:1-22 

Mic.  ...4:1-8 

M. 

2  Pet.. 3:1-1 8 

Is...  65:17-25 

T. 

Mk.  .9:33-50 

Is...  49:14-21 

T. 

Jude. . . . 1-25 

Ez.  .37:15-28    , 

W. 

Lk.  .17:20-37 

Is...  .2:10-21 

W. 

1  Jn..  2 :18-29 

Hab..  .3:1-19 

T. 

Rom.  8:24-39 

Is 63:1-6 

T. 

1  Jn..  .3:1-12 

Is...  40:27-31 

F. 

Mk.  .12:1-12 

Joel..  .2:1-11 

F. 

1  Jn..  3:19-24 

Jer..  .  .14:7-9 

S. 

Mt..  25:14-30 

Joel.  .2:12-27 

S. 

1  Jn.... 4:1-8 

Mai..  .3:7-18 

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X.    TABLE  OF  PROPER  PSALMS  FOR   FESTIVALS 

AND  SEASONS 

Festivals  and  Seasons 

Psalms 

Advent 

6,  8,  19,  21,  24,  25,  42,  93,  96,  98,  110, 

111,  122,  143,  145. 

Christmas 

2,  1!),  45,  72,  89,  93,  98,  110,  132,  147, 
148. 

Circumcision  (New  Yeah) 

8,  40,  65,  72,  90,  103,  122,  147. 

Epiphany 

19,  46,  47,  48,  66,  67,  72,  84,  86,  87.  96, 
97,  100.  135. 

Transfiguration 

8,  27,  47,  61,  84,  93. 

Septuagesima.    Sexages- 

imal  QlJINQU AGE8IMA .  .  . 

IS.  27,  31,  67,  116,  143.  145. 

ASH  WEDNESDAY 

6,  32,  34,  38,  51,  57,  102,  130,  143. 
25,  34,  38,  43,  86,  90,  91,  121,  122,  130, 

Lent 

139. 

(Also  anv  of  the  Psalms  for  Ash  Wed- 

nesdav  or  Holv  Week.) 

Palm  Sunday 

24,  61,  97,  110,  138,  143 

Holy  Week 

27.  42,  43,  51,  57,  67,  71,  116,  141,  142. 

(Also  any  of  the  Psalms  lor  Ash  Wed- 

nesdav  or  Good  Friday.) 

Good  Friday 

22,  40,  56,  69.  102,  116,  143. 

Holy  Saturday 

4,  16,  30,  31,  91. 

2,  8,  57,  98,  110,  111,  118. 

Easter  Day 

Eastertide 

23,  30,  33,  66,  98,  100,  111,  118,  124, 

146,  148,  150. 

Ascension  Day  .  . " 

8,  21,  24,  27,  47,  93,  97,  110,  111,  148, 

150. 

Whitsunday 

19,  48,  68,  104,  113,  145. 

Festival    of    the    Holy 

Trinity 

8,  29,  33,  93,  96,  97,  111,  148,  150. 

Festival  of  the  Refor- 

mation   

46,  48,  87,  116,  125. 

Apostles,    Evangelists 

and  Martyrs 

1,  15,  19,  34,  112,  121,  139,  146,  148. 

34,  91,  103,  148. 

1,  15,  23,  25.  32.  34,  40,  42,  46,  84,  91, 

St.  Michael 

The  Christian  Life ( 

119,  121,  139,  143. 

Cross  and  Comfort 

13,  23,  25,  27,  30,  34,  40,  62,  91,  121, 

130,  139,  143. 

Death  and  Burial 

23,  27,  39,  42,  90,  116,   121,  126,  130, 

139,  146. 

Missions 

2,  46,  47.  67.  72,  96,  97,  115,  126,  132, 
138. 

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GENERAL  RUBRICS 


TABLE  OF  PROPER  PSALMS  FOR  FESTIVALS 
AND  SEASONS 


Festivals  and  Seasons 


Psalms 


Christian  Education j  1,  25,  91,  119,  143. 

Harvest i  65,  67,  104,  118. 


Thanksgiving 

Days  of  Humiliation  and 

Prayer 

National  Occasions 

The  Penitential  Psalms  . 


65,  67,  92,  100,  103,  145,  147,  148,  150. 

6,  20,  51,  56,  80,  90,  130,  143. 

46,  47,  48.  65,  66,  67,  68,  100,  144,  145, 

146,  148. 
6,  32,  38,  51,  102,  130,  143. 


THE  SMALL  CATECHISM 


PART  I 
THE   TEN   COMMANDMENTS 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  they  are  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a  family . 

The  First  Commandment 
I  am  the  Lord  thy  God.  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  Me 
[Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or  any  likeness 
of  anything  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath, 
or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth;  thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thy- 
self to  them,  nor  serve  them:  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous 
God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  Me;  and  showing  mercy 
unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  Me,  and  keep  My  commandments.] 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment? 

Answer.     We  should  fear,  love,  and  trust  in  God  above  ail  things. 

The  Second  Commandment 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Xame  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain;  for 
the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  His  Xame  in  vain. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  curse,  swear, 
conjure,  lie.  or  deceive,  by  His  Xame,  but  call  upon  Him  in  every 
time  of  need,  and  worship  Him  with  prayer,  praise,  and  thanksgiving: 

The  Third  Commandment 

Remember  the  Sabbath  day,  to  keep  it  holy. 

[Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work:  but  the  seventh 
day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God:  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any 
work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  manservant,  nor  thy 
maidservant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates: 
for  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day;  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed 
the  sabbath  day,  and  hallowed  it.] 

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What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.     We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  despise  His 
Word  and  the  preaching  of  the  Gospel,  but  deem  it  holy,  and  willingly 


hear  and  learn  it. 


The  Foubth  Commandment 


Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  days  may  be  long  upon 
the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  despise  nor 
displease  our  parents  and  superiors,  but  honor,  serve,  obey,  love,  and 
esteem  them. 

The  Fifth  Commandment 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  do  our  neighbor 
any  bodily  harm  or  injury,  but  rather  assist  and  comfort  him  in 
danger  and  want. 

The  Sixth  Commandment 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  to  be  chaste  and  pure 
in  our  words  and  deeds,  each  one  also  loving  and  honoring  his  wife  or 
her  husband. 

The  Seventh  Commandment 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

A  nswer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  rob  our  neigh- 
bor of  his  money  or  property,  nor  bring  it  into  our  possession  by  unfair 
dealing  or  fraudulent  means,  but  rather  assist  him  to  improve  and 
protect  it. 

The  Eighth  Commandment 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  deceitfully  to 
belie,  betray,  slander,  nor  raise  injurious  reports  against  our  neighbor, 
but  apologize  for  him,  speak  well  of  him,  and  put  the  most  charitable 
construction  on  all  his  actions. 


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Thk  Ninth  COMMANDMENT 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment? 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  Dot  to  desire  by  crafti- 
ness to  gain  possession  of  our  neighbor's  inheritance  or  home,  or  to 
obtain  it  under  the  pretext  of  a  legal  right,  but  be  ready  to  assist  and 
serve  him  in  the  preservation  oi  his  own. 

The  Tenth  Commandment 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor 

his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass.  nor  any  thing  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  f 

Answer.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  alienate  our 
neighbor's  wife  from  him,  entice  away  his  servants,  nor  let  loose  his 
cattle,  but  use  our  endeavors  that  they  may  remain  and  discharge 
their  duty  to  him. 

What  does  God  declare  concerning  all  these  Commandments f 

Answer.  He  says:  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting 
the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth 
generation  of  them  that  hate  Me;  and  showing  mercy  unto  thousands 
of  them  that  love  Me,  and  keep  My  commandments. 

What  is  meant  by  this  declaration  ? 

Answer.  God  threatens  to  punish  all  those  who  transgress  these 
commandments.  We  should,  therefore,  dread  His  displeasure,  and 
not  act  contrarily  to  these  commandments.  But  He  promises  grace 
and  every  blessing  to  all  who  keep  them.  We  should,  therefore,  love 
and  trust  in  Him,  and  cheerfully  do  what  He  has  commanded  us. 


PART  II 


THE   CREED 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a  family. 
The  First  Article 
Of  Creation 
I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Article? 

Answer.     I  believe  that  God  has  created  me  and  all  that  exists; 
that  He  has  given  and  still  preserves  to  me  my  body  and  soul,  with 


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all  my  limbs  and  senses,  my  reason  and  all  the  faculties  of  my  mind, 
together  with  my  raiment,  food,  home,  and  family,  and  all  my 
property;  that  He  daily  provides  me  abundantly  with  all  the  neces- 
saries of  life,  protects  me  from  all  danger,  and  preserves  me  and  guards 
me  against  all  evil;  all  which  He  does  out  of  pure,  paternal,  and  divine 
goodness  and  mercy,  without  any  merit  or  worthiness  in  me;  for  all 
which  I  am  in  duty  bound  to  thank,  praise,  serve,  and  obey  Him.  This 
is  most  certainly  true. 

The  Second  Article 
Of  Redemption 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord;  Who  was  conceived 
by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The 
third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven.  And 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty;  From  thence 
He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article  ? 

Answer.  I  believe  that  Jesus  Christ,  true  God,  begotten  of  the 
Father  from  eternity,  and  also  true  Man,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  is 
my  Lord;  "Who  has  redeemed  me,  a  lost  and  condemned  creature, 
secured  and  delivered  me  from  all  sins,  from  death,  and  from  the 
power  of  the  devil,  not  with  silver  and  gold,  but  with  His  holy  and 
precious  blood,  and  with  His  innocent  sufferings  and  death;  in  order 
that  I  might  be  His,  live  under  Him  in  his  kingdom,  and  serve  Him 
in  everlasting  righteousness,  innocence  and  blessedness;  even  as  He  is 
risen  from  the  dead,  and  lives  and  reigns  to  all  eternity.  This  is 
most  certainly  true. 

The  Third  Article 
Of  Sanctifieation 
I   believe   in   the  Holy  Ghost;   The  holy  Christian  Church,  the 
Communion  of  Saints;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins;  The  Resurrection  of 
the  body;  And  the  Life  everlasting.     Amen. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article? 

Answer.  '  I  believe  that  I  cannot  by  my  own  reason  or  strength 
believe  in  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord,  or  come  to  Him;  but  the  Holy 
Ghost  has  called  me  through  the  Gospel,  enlightened  me  by  His  gifts, 
and  sanctified  and  preserved  me  in  the  true  faith;  in  like  manner  as 
He  calls,  gathers,  enlightens,  and  sanctifies  the  whole  Christian 
Church  on  earth,  and  preserves  it  in  union  with  Jesus  Christ  in  the 
true  faith;  in  which  Christian  Church  He  daily  forgives  abundantly 
all  my  sins,  and  the  sins  of  all  believers,  and  will  raise  up  me  and  all 
the  dead  at  the  last  day,  and  will  grant  everlasting  life  to  me  and  to 
all  who  believe  in  Christ.     This  is  most  certainly  true. 


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PART  III 


THE   LORDS   PRAYER 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a  family. 
Introduction 

Our  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven. 
What  U  meant  by  this  Introduction  f 

Answer.     God  would  thereby  affectionately  encourage  us  to  be- 
lieve that  He  is  truly  our  Father,  and  that  we  are  His  children  indeed. 
so  that  we  may  call  upon  Him  with  all  cheerfulness  and  confide] 
even  as  beloved  children  entreat  their  affectionate  parent. 

First  Petition 

Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  The  Xame  of  God  is  indeed  holy  in  itself;  but  we  pray 
in  this  petition  that  it  may  be  hallowed  also  by  us. 

How  is  this  effected? 

Answer.  "When  the  Word  of  God  is  taught  in  its  truth  and  purity. 
and  we,  as  the  children  of  God.  lead  holy  lives  in  accordance  with  it: 
to  this  may  our  blessed  Father  in  heaven  help  us!  But  whoever 
teaches  and  lives  otherwise  than  as  God's  Word  prescribes,  profanes 
the  Xame  of  God  among  us;  from  this  preserve  us,  heavenly  Father! 

Second  Petition 
Thy  kingdom  come. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  The  kingdom  of  God  comes  indeed  of  itself,  without  our 
prayer;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that  it  may  come  unto  us  also. 

When  is  this  effected? 

Answer.  When  our  heavenly  Father  gives  us  His  Holy  Spirit,  so 
that  by  His  grace  we  believe  His  holy  Word,  and  live  a  godly  life  here 
on  earth,  and  in  heaven  for  ever. 

Third  Petition 

Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  The  good  and  gracious  will  of  God  is  done  indeed  with- 
out our  prayer;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that  it  may  be  done  by 
us  also. 


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When  is  this  effected  ? 

Answer.  When  God  frustrates  and  brings  to  naught  every  evil 
counsel  and  purpose,  which  would  hinder  us  from  hallowing  the  Name 
of  God,  and  prevent  His  kingdom  from  coming  to  us,  such  as  the  will 
of  the  devil,  of  the  world,  and  of  our  own  flesh;  and  when  He  strength- 
ens us,  and  keeps  us  steadfast  in  His  Word  and  in  the  faith,  even  unto 
our  end.     This  is  His  gracious  and  good  will. 

Fourth  Petition 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  God  gives  indeed  without  our  prayer,  even  to  the 
wicked  also  their  daily  bread;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that  He 
would  make  us  sensible  of  His  benefits,  and  enable  us  to  receive  our 
daily  bread  with  thanksgiving. 

What  is  irnplied  in  the  words:  "Our  daily  bread9'? 

Answer.  All  things  that  pertain  to  the  wants  and  the  support 
of  this  present  life;  such  as  food,  raiment,  money,  goods,  house  and 
land,  and  other  property;  a  believing  spouse  and  good  children; 
trustworthy  servants  and  faithful  magistrates;  favorable  seasons, 
peace  and  health;  education  and  honor;  true  friends,  good  neighbors, 
and  the  like. 

Fifth  Petition 

And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgWe  those  who  trespass 
against  us. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition? 

Answer.  We  pray  in  this  petition,  that  our  heavenly  Father 
would  not  regard  our  sins,  nor  deny  us  our  requests  on  account  of 
them;  for  we  are  not  worthy  of  any  thing  for  which  we  pray,  and 
have  not  merited  it;  but  that  He  would  grant  us  all  things  through 
grace,  although  we  daily  commit  much  sin,  and  deserve  chastisement 
alone.  We  will  therefore,  on  our  part,  both  heartily  forgive,  and 
also  readily  do  good  to  those  who  may  injure  or  offend  us. 

Sixth  Petition 

And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  God  indeed  tempts  no  one  to  sin;  but  we  pray  in  this 
petition  that  God  would  so  guard  and  preserve  us,  that  the  devil, 
the  world,  and  our  own  flesh,  may  not  deceive  us,  nor  lead  us  into 
error  and  unbelief,  despair,  and  other  great  and  shameful  sins;  and 
that,  though  we  may  be  thus  tempted,  we  may  nevertheless  finally 
prevail  and  gain  the  victory. 


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Seventh  Petition 

But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  ? 

Answer.  We  pray  in  this  petition,  as  in  a  summary,  that  our 
heavenly  Father  would  deliver  as  from  all  manner  of  evil,  whether 
it  affect  the  body  or  soul,  property  or  character,  and  at  last,  when  the 
hour  of  death  shall  arrive,  grant  us  a  happy  end,  and  graciously 
take  us  from  this  world  of  sorrow  to  Himself  in  heaven. 

Conclusion 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 

What  is  meant  by  the  word  "Amen"? 

Answer.  That  I  should  be  assured  that  such  petitions  are  ac- 
ceptable to  our  heavenly  Father,  and  are  heard  by  Him;  for  He  Him- 
self has  commanded  us  to  pray  in  this  manner,  and  has  promised  that 
He  will  hear  us.     Amen,  Amen,  that  is,  Yea,  yea,  it  shall  be  so. 


PART  IV 


THE  SACRAMENT   OF  HOLY  BAPTISM 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a  family. 

I.  What  is  Baptism  ? 

Answer.  Baptism  is  not  simply  water,  but  it  is  the  water  com- 
prehended in  God's  command,  and  connected  with  God's  "Word. 

What  is  that  Word  of  God? 

Answer.  It  is  that  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  spake,  as  it  is 
recorded  in  the  last  chapter  of  Matthew,  verse  19:  "Go  ye.  and  teach 
all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost." 

II.  What  gifts  or  benefits  does  Baptism  confer  ? 

Answer.  It  worketh  forgiveness  of  sins,  deliver-  from  death  and 
the  devil,  and  confers  everlasting  salvation  on  all  who  believe,  as  the 
\Yord  and  promise  of  God  declare. 

What  are  such  words  and  promises  of  God? 

Answer.  Those  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  spake,  as  they  are 
recorded  in  the  last  crfapter  of  Mark,  verse  16:  "He  that  believeth 
and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved;  but  he  that  believeth  not  shall  be 
damned." 


522  THE  SMALL  CATECHISM 

III.  How  can  water  produce  such  great  effects  ? 

Answer.  It  is  not  the  water  indeed  that  produces  these  effects, 
but  the  Word  of  God,  which  accompanies  and  is  connected  with  the 
water,  and  our  faith,  which  relies  on  the  Word  of  God,  connected 
with  the  water.  For  the  water,  without  the  Word  of  God,  is  simply 
water  and  no  baptism.  But  when  connected  with  the  Word  of  God, 
it  is  a  baptism,  that  is,  a  gracious  water  of  life  and  a  "washing  of 
regeneration"  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  as  St.  Paul  says  to  Titus,  in  the 
third  chapter,  verses  5-8:  "According  to  His  mercy  He  saved  us,  by 
the  washing  of  regeneration,  and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  which 
He  shed  on  us  abundantly  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour;  that 
being  justified  by  His  grace,  we  should  be  made  heirs  according  to 
the  hope  of  eternal  life.     This  is  a  faithful  saying." 

IV.  What  does  such  baptizing  with  icater  signify  ? 

Answer.  It  signifies  that  the  old  Adam  in  us  is  to  be  drowned 
and  destroyed  by  daily  sorrow  and  repentance,  together  with  all  sins 
and  evil  lusts;  and  that  again  the  new  man  should  daily  come  forth 
and  rise,  that  shall  live  in  the  presence  of  God  in  righteousness  and 
purity  for  ever. 

Where  is  it  so  written  ? 

Answer.  St.  Paul,  in  the  Epistle  to  the  Romans,  chapter  6,  verse 
4,  says:  "We  are  buried  with  Christ  by  baptism  into  death;  that  like 
as  He  was  raised  up  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  even 
so  we  also  should  walk  in  newness  of  life." 


OF  CONFESSION 

What  is  Confession? 

Answer.  Confession  consists  of  two  parts:  the  one  is,  that  we 
confess  our  sins;  the  other,  that  we  receive  absolution  or  forgiveness 
through  the  pastor  as  of  God  Himself,  in  nowise  doubting,  but  firmly 
believing,  that  our  sins  are  thus  forgiven  before  God  in  heaven. 

What  sins  ought  we  to  confess  ? 

Answer.  In  the  presence  of  God  we  should  acknowledge  ourselves 
guilty  of  all  manner  of  sins,  even  of  those  which  we  do  not  ourselves 
perceive;  as  we  do  in  the  Lord's  Prayer.  But  in  the  presence  of 
the  pastor  we  should  confess  those  sins  alone,  of  which  we  have 
knowledge,  and  which  we  feel  in  our  hearts. 

Which  are  these? 

Answer.  Here  reflect  on  your  condition,  according  to  the  Ten 
Commandments,  namely:  Whether  you  are  a  father  or  mother, 
a  son  or  daughter,  a  master   or   mistress,  a  manservant  or    maid- 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  THE  ALTAR  528 

servant — whether  you  have  been  disobedient,  unfaithful,  slothful 
whether  you  have  injured  any  one  by  words  or  actions — whether 

you  have  stolen,  neglected,  or  wasted  aught,  or  done  other  evil. 


PART  V 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  THE  ALTAR, 

OR 

THE  LORD'S  SUPPER 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a  family. 

What  is  the  Sacrament  of  the  Altar  ? 

Answer.  It  is  the  true  Body  and  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
under  the  bread  and  wine,  given  unto  us  Christians  to  eat  and  to 
drink,  as  it  was  instituted  by  Christ  Himself. 

Where  is  it  so  written? 

Answer.  The  holy  Evangelists,  Matthew,  Mark,  and  Luke,  to- 
gether with  St.  Paul,  write  thus: 

"Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in  which  He  was  betrayed, 
took  bread:  and  when  He  had  given  thanks,  He  brake  it,  and  gave  it 
to  the  disciples,  and  said,  Take,  eat;  this  is  My  Body,  which  is  given 
for  you:  this  do,  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

"After  the  same  manner  also  He  took  the  cup,  when  He  had  supped, 
gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying.  Drink  ye  all  of  it;  this 
cup  is  the  Xew  Testament  in  My  Blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  for  the 
remission  of  sins:  this  do  ve,  as  oft  as  ve  drink  it,  in  remembrance 
of  Me." 

What  benefits  are  derived  from  such  eating  and  drinking  f 

Answer.  They  are  pointed  out  in  these  words:  "Given  and  shed 
for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins."  Namely,  through  these  words, 
the  remission  of  sins,  life  and  salvation  are  granted  unto  us  in  the 
Sacrament.  For  where  there  is  remission  of  sins,  there  are  also  life 
and  salvation. 

How  can  the  bodily  eating  and  drinking  produce  such  great  effects? 

Answer.  The  eating  and  the  drinking,  indeed,  do  not  produce 
them,  but  the  words  which  stand  here,  namely:  "Given,  and  shed 
for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins."  These  words  are,  besides  the 
bodily  eating  and  drinking,  the  chief  things  in  the  Sacrament;  and  he 
who  believes  these  words,  has  that  which  they  declare  and  set  forth, 
namely,  the  remission  of  sins. 


524 


THE  SMALL  CATECHISM 


TV  ho  is  it,  then,  that  receives  this  Sacrament  worthily? 

Answer.  Fasting  and  bodily  preparation  are  indeed  a  good  ex- 
ternal discipline;  but  he  is  truly  worthy  and  well  prepared,  who  be- 
lieves these  words:  "Given,  and  shed  for  you,  for  the  remission  of 
sins."  But  he  who  does  not  believe  these  words,  or  who  doubts,  is 
unworthy  and  unfit;  for  the  words:  "For  you,"  require  truly  believ- 
ing hearts. 


MORNING  AND   EVENING   PRAYER 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  it  is  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a  family. 

Morning 
r  In  the  Morning,  when  thou  risest,  thou  shalt  say: 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 

r  Then,  kneeling  or  standing,  thou  shalt  say  the  Apostles'  Creed  and 
the  Lord's  Prayer. 

r  Then  mayest  thou  say  this  Prayer: 

I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  heavenly  Father,  through  Jesus  Christ 
Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  protected  me  through  the  night  from 
all  danger  and  harm;  and  I  beseech  Thee  to  preserve  and  keep  me, 
this  day  also,  from  all  sin  and  evil;  that  in  all  my  thoughts,  words, 
and  deeds,  I  may  serve  and  please  Thee.  Into  Thy  hands  I  com- 
mend my  body  and  soul,  and  all  that  is  mine.  Let  Thy  holy  angel 
have  charge  concerning  me,  that  the  wicked  one  have  no  power  over 
me.     Amen. 

r  And  then  shouldst  thou  go  with  joy  to  thy  work,  after  a  Hymn,  or 
the  Ten   Commandments,   or  whatever  thy  devotion  may  suggest. 

Evening 
r  In  the  Evening,  when  thou  goest  to  bed,  thou  shalt  say: 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 

*   Then,  kneeling  or  standing,  thou  shalt  say  the  Apostles'  Creed  and 
the  Lord's  Prayer. 

c   Then  mayest  thou  say  this  Prayer: 

I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  heavenly  Father,  through  Jesus  Christ 
Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  this  day  so  graciously  protected  me, 
and  I  beseech  Thee  to  forgive  me  all  my  sins,  and  the  wrong  which  I 
have  done,  and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  me  from  all  the  perils  and 
dangers  of  this  night.     Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  body  and 


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525 


soul,  and  all  that  is  mine.     Let  Thy  holy  angel  have  charge  concern- 
ing me,  that  the  wicked  one  have  no  power  over  me.     Amen. 

If  And  then  lie  down  in  peace,  and  .sleep. 


BLESSING   AND   THANKSGIVING   AT  TABLE 

In  the  plain  form  in  which  they  are  to  be  taught  by  the  head  of  a  family. 
Before  Meat 

*    Before  meat,  the  members  of  the  family  standing  at  the  table  rever- 
ently and  with  folded  hands,  there  shall  be  said: 
The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord:  and  Thou  givest  them 

their  meat  in  due  season.     Thou  openest  Thine  hand,  and  satisfiest 

the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 

€"  Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  after  that  this  Prayer: 

O  Lord  God,  heavenly  Father,  bless  unto  us  these  Thy  gifts, 
which  of  Thy  tender  kindness  Thou  hast  bet  owed  upon  us,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

After  Meat 

1[  After    meat,    all   standing   reverently   and    with  folded   hands,    there 

shall  be  said: 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good;  for  His  mercy  en- 
dureth  for  ever.  He  giveth  food  to  all  flesh;  He  giveth  to  the  beast 
his  food,  and  to  the  young  ravens  which  cry.  He  delighteth  not  in 
the  strength  of  the  horse;  He  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 
The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  Him:  in  those  that  hope 
in  His  mercy. 

r  Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  after  that  this  Prayer: 

We  give  thanks  to  Thee,  O  God  our  Father,  for  all  Thy  benefits, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  with  Thee  liveth  and  reigneth 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


TABLE  OF  DUTIES 

Qr,  certain  passages  of  the  Scriptures,  selected  for  various  orders  and 
conditions  of  men,  wherein  their  respective  duties  are  set  forth. 

Bishops,  Pastors,  and  Preachers 

A  bishop  must  be  blameless,  the  husband  of  one  wife,  vigilant, 
sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hospitality,  apt  to  teach;  not 
given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre;  but  patient, 


516  THE   SMALL   CATECHISM 

not  a  brawler,  not  covetous;  one  that  ruleth  well  his  own  house, 
having  his  children  in  subjection  with  all  gravity;  not  a  novice,  but 
holding  fast  the  faithful  Word  as  he  hath  been  taught,  that  he  may 
be  able  by  sound  doctrine  both  to  exhort  and  to  convince  the  gain- 
savers.  1  Tim.  3:2-6;  Tit.  1:9. 

What  Duties  Hearers  Owe  their  Bishops 

Even  so  hath  the  Lord  ordained  that  they  which  preach  the 
Gospel  should  live  of"  the  Gospel.  1  Cor.  9:14.  Let  him  that  is 
taught  in  the  Word  communicate  unto  him  that  teacheth  in  all 
good  things.  Gal.  6:6.  Let  the  elders  that  rule  well  be  counted 
worthy  of  double  honor,  especially  they  who  labor  in  Word  and 
doctrine.  For  the  Scripture  saith,  Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  ox 
that  treadeth  out  the  corn.  And,  The  laborer  is  worthy  of  his 
reward.  1  Tim.  5  :  17,  18.  Obey  them  that  have  the  rule  over 
you,  and  submit  yourselves;  for  they  watch  for  your  souls,  as  they 
that  must  give  account,  that  they  may  do  it  with  joy  and  not  with 
grief;  for  that  is  unprofitable  for  you.  Heb.  13:17. 

Magistrates 

Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  powers.  For  there 
is  no  power  but  of  God:  the  powers  that  be  are  ordained  of  God: 
for  rulers  are  not  a  terror  to  good  works,  but  to  the  evil.  Wilt  thou 
then  not  be  afraid  of  the  power?  Do  that  which  is  good,  and  thou 
shalt  have  praise  of  the  same;  for  he  is  the  minister  of  God  to  thee 
for  good.  But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil,  be  afraid;  for  he  beareth 
not  the  sword  in  vain;  for  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to 
execute  WTath  upon  him  that  doeth  evil.  Rom.  13:1-4. 

What  Duties  Subjects  Owe  Magistrates 

Render  therefore  unto  Caesar  the  things  that  are  Csesar's.  Matt. 
22:21.  Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  powers,  etc. 
Wherefore  we  must  needs  be  subject,  not  only  for  wrath,  but  also 
for  conscience'  sake.  For  this  cause  pay  ye  tribute  also;  for  they 
are  God's  ministers,  attending  continually  upon  this  very  thing. 
Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues;  tribute  to  whom  tribute  is  due; 
custom  to  whom  custom:  fear  to  whom  fear;  honor  to  whom  honor. 
Rom.  13  :  1,  5.  I  exhort,  therefore,  that,  first  of  all,  supplications, 
prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of  thanks  be  made  for  all  men;  for 
kings  and  for  all  that  are  in  authority,  that  we  may  lead  a  quiet  and 
peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty.  1  Tim.  2.  Put  them  in 
mind  to  be  subject  to  principalities  and  powers,  etc.  Tit.  3:1. 
Submit  yourselves  to  every  ordinance  of  man  for  the  Lord's  sake: 
whether  it  be  to  the  king  as  supreme:  or  unto  governors  as  unto  them 
that  are  sent,  etc.  1  Pet  2:13. 


TABLE   OF  DUTIES  .V27 

Husbands 

Ye  husbands,   dwell  with  your  wive-  according  to  knowledge, 

giving  honor  unto  the  wife  as  unto  the  weaker  vessel,  and  as  being 

heirs  together  of  the  grace  of  life:  that  your  prayers  be  not  hindered. 
1  Pet.  8:7.     And  he  not  hitter  against  them.   Col.  3:19. 

Wives 

Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  husbands,  as  unto  the  Lord. 
Even  as  Sarah  obeyed  Abraham,  calling  him  lord:  whose  daughters 
ye  are,  as  long  as  ye  do  well,  and  are  not  afraid  with  any  amazement. 
Eph.  5:22;  1  Pet.  3:6. 

Parents 

Ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  wrath:  but  bring  them 
up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the  Lord.   Eph.  6:4. 

Childrex 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord:  for  this  is  right.  Honor 
thy  father  and  mother:  which  is  the  first  commandment  with  promise: 
that  it  may  be  well  with  thee,  and  thou  ma  vest  live  lone  on  the  earth. 
Eph.  6:1-3. 

Male  axd  Female  Servants  and  Laborers 

Servants,  be  obedient  to  them  that  are  your  masters  according 
to  the  flesh,  with  fear  and  trembling,  in  singleness  of  your  heart. 
as  unto  Christ;  not  with  eye-service,  as  men-pleasers:  but  as  the 
servants  of  Christ,  doing  the  will  of  God  from  the  heart:  with  good 
will  doing  service,  as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  to  men;  knowing  that 
whatsoever  good  thing  any  man  doeth,  the  same  shall  he  receive 
of  the  Lord,  whether  he  be  bond  or  free.  Eph.  6:3-8. 

Masters  axd  Mistresses 

Ye  masters,  do  the  same  things  unto  them,  forbearing  threatening; 
knowing  that  your  Master  also  is  in  heaven;  neither  is  there  respect 
of  persons  with  Him.  Eph.  6:9. 

YOUXG  PERSON'S  IX  GEXERAL 

Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourselves  unto  the  elder.  Yea, 
all  of  you  be  subject  one  to  another,  and  be  clothed  with  humility; 
for  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth  grace  to  the  humble.  Humble 
yourselves  therefore  under  the  mighty  hand  of  God,  that  He  may 
exalt  you  in  due  time.   1  Pet.  5  :5,6. 


528  THE  SMALL  CATECHISM 

Widows 

She  that  is  a  widow  indeed,  and  desolate,  trusteth  in  God,  and 
eontinueth  in  supplications  and  prayers  night  and  day;  but  she 
that  liveth  in  pleasure  is  dead  while  she  liveth.  1  Tim.  5:5,  6. 

Christians  in  general 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  Herein  are  compre- 
hended all  the  commandments.  Rom.  13  :  9,  10.  And  persevere  in 
prayer  for  all  men.   1  Tim.  2:1,2. 

Happy  the  house  where  every  one  learns  and  does  his  duty. 


PREFACE  TO  THE 
COMMON  SERVICE,  1888 


THE  Common  Service  here  offered  for  the  use  of  Evangelical 
Lutheran  Congregations  has  been  prepared  by  the  joint  action 
of  the  three  General  Bodies  with  which  most  of  the  Lutheran  Con- 
gregations using  the  English  language  in  public  worship  are  con- 
nected. The  General  Synod  South,  in  1878,  proposed  to  the  General 
Synod  and  the  General  Council,  to  unite  in  the  preparation  of  a 
Common  Service  Book  for  all  English-speaking  Lutherans.  The 
proposal  was  accepted,  and  the  three  Bodies  united  in  establishing 
the  Rule  by  which  those  charged  with  the  preparation  of  the  work 
should  be  guided,  and  by  which  all  questions  arising  should  be  de- 
cided, to  wit:  ''The  common  consent  of  the  pure  Lutheran  Liturgies 
of  the  Sixteenth  Century,  and  when  there  is  not  an  entire  agreement 
among  them,  the  consent  of  the  largest  number  of  those  of  greatest 
weight." 

The  Lutheran  Reformers  began  early  to  revise  and  purify  the 
Service  of  the  Church,  and  to  introduce  the  language  of  the  people. 
Luther  led  the  way  in  this  work  in  1523,  with  his  treatises:  "Of  the 
Order  of  Divine  Service  in  the  Congregation,"  and,  later  in  the  same 
year,  his  "Form  of  the  Mass  and  of  Communion  for  the  Church  at 
Wittenberg."  John  Bugenhagen,  chief  pastor  at  Wittenberg,  pub- 
lished "An  Order  of  Christian  Mass,  as  it  is  held  at  Wittenberg, 
1524";  and  in  December  of  that  year,  Conrad  Rupff,  the  Chapel 
Master  of  the  Duke  of  Saxony,  and  especially  his  assistant  and  suc- 
cessor, John  Walther.  aided  Luther  in  arranging  music  for  the  Service 
in  German,  and  the  whole  chapel  came  from  Torgau  to  take  part  in 
its  introduction.  In  1525  Doeber's  Evangelical  Mass  was  introduced 
at  Xtirnberg,  and  the  "Teutsch  Kirchenambt."  at  Strassburg.  "The 
Order  of  Government  and  Worship"  for  the  Duchy  of  Prussia  was 
issued  in  1525,  that  for  Brunswick  in  1528,  that  for  Hamburg  in 
1529,  and  during  the  next  few  years,  a  large  number  of  cities  and 
countries  in  Germany  issued  their  German  Orders  of  Service.  In 
1533  three  Orders  of  great  importance  appeared:  that  for  Branden- 
burg-Xlirnberg;  that  for  the  city  and  jurisdiction  of  Wittenberg, 
which  superseded  the  personal  Orders  of  Luther  and  Bugenhagen 
and  thereafter  was  used  by  them;  and  that  for  the  whole  Electoral 
Saxony,  in  the  Visitation  Articles. 

529 


530  PREFACE,   1888 


That  in  the  multitude  of  these  works,  the  directions  for  the  Services 
of  Worship  should  at  first  differ  from  each  other  is  but  natural.  But, 
after  a  time,  these  divergencies  take  a  more  definite  form,  and  there 
appears  in  Saxony  and  throughout  the  countries  north  of  it,  the  most 
generally  accepted  type  of  Lutheran  Liturgies.  When,  after  the 
death  of  Duke  George,  the  Reformation  took  place  in  the  Duchy  of 
Saxony,  Justus  Jonas  prepared  the  Order  of  Government  and  Wor- 
ship, 1539,  with  the  aid  of  Spalatin,  Cruciger  and  Myconius,  and  in 
consultation  with  all  the  Saxon  theologians,  and  it  became  at  once 
and  permanently  a  standard  of  Lutheran  Service.  To  this  class  of 
Lutheran  Liturgies  belong  also  those  of  Mecklenburg,  Liineburg, 
Calenberg,  and  of  many  North  German  cities  and  States,  in  their 
successive  editions,  in  whose  preparation  Bugenhagen,  Melanchthon, 
Chemnitz,  Andrea?,  Arndt,  and  other  illustrious  men  had  part. 

The  Common  Service  here  presented  is  intended  to  reproduce  in 
English  the  consensus  of  these  pure  Lutheran  Liturgies.  It  is  there- 
fore no  new  Service,  such  as  the  personal  tastes  of  those  who  have 
prepared  it  would  have  selected  and  arranged;  but  it  is  the  old  Luth- 
eran Service,  prepared  by  the  men  whom  God  raised  up  to  reform 
the  Service,  as  well  as  the  doctrine  and  life  of  the  Church,  and  whom 
He  plenteously  endowed  with  the  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  Lutheran  Liturgies  of  the  Sixteenth  Century  were  not  new  and 
original  works,  created  by  the  Reformers,  but  they  were  chiefly 
revisions  of  the  Services  of  the  Latin  Church,  with  some  additions, 
all  however  in  the  language  of  the  people.  The  Sermon  has  a  greatly 
increased  importance,  and  the  purity  of  doctrine  is  most  carefully 
guarded;  church-song  takes  a  new  flight;  an  addition  is  made  here  and 
there,  as  of  the  General  Prayer,  the  Exhortation  to  Communicants, 
or  some  other  new  feature;  but  the  whole  outline  and  structure  of  the 
Service  of  the  Western  Church  for  a  thousand  years  before  the 
Reformation  is  preserved.  Whatever  seemed  to  the  Reformers  to 
be  contrary  to  the  pure  teaching  of  Holy  Scripture  was  removed, 
whatever  was  pure  and  Scriptural  was  retained  in  the  old  order  of 
parts,  and  thus  the  continuous  succession  of  pure  Service  was  un- 
broken. 

The  whole  series  of  Introits,  Collects,  Epistles  and  Gospels,  as 
found  in  The  Common  Service,  was  finally  completed,  after  some 
centuries  of  growth,  in  the  reign  and  domain  of  Charlemagne,  and  is 
found  in  the  Missals  of  the  German  and  French  Provinces  of  that 
time.  Though  differing  from  the  Roman  use,  it  continued  in  force  in 
Germany  until  the  Reformation,  and  it  was  finally  set  aside  by  the 
Council  of  Trent.  Of  the  Sunday  Collects,  there  are  but  few  which 
have  not  been  in  continuous  use  for  more  than  twelve  hundred  years. 
With  some  difference  in  the  days  for  which  they  are  appointed,  most 
of  these  beautiful  Collects  are  now  in  use  in  all  Roman  Catholic 
Churches,  though  only  in  Latin;  in  the  Lutheran  Churches  of  Ger- 
many, Denmark,  Norway,  Sweden,  the  United  States,  and  wherever 


PREFACE,    1888  531 


scattered  throughout  the  world;  and  in  the  Church  of  England 
throughout  the  whole  empire,  a>  well  as  in  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  in  this  country.     Here  is  indeed  a  Communion  of  Saint  s. 

In  the  Providence  of  God,  it  was  allotted  to  the  Lutheran  Church, 
first  of  all,  to  revise,  purify  and  translate  the  Service  at  the  time  of 
the  Reformation.  She  did  this  important  work,  not  for  herself  alone, 
but  for  all  Protestants  who  retained  any  parts  of  the  old  Service. 
The  Lutheran  Revision  of  the  Communion  Service  had  been  issued 
in  many  editions,  for  use  in  many  States  and  cities,  had  been  fully 
tested  by  more  than  twenty  years  of  continuous  use,  and  had  even, 
at  Luther's  instigation,  been  provided  with  complete  music,  varied 
for  all  the  Festivals,  for  full  Choral  Service,  and  issued  in  a  superb 
volume,  before  the  revision  of  the  old  Service  was  made  by  the 
Anglican  Church  and  issued  in  the  First  Praver  Book  of  Edward 
VI. 

There  is  an  extremely  close  agreement  between  this  first  Prayer 
Book  of  the  Church  of  England  and  The  Common  Service.  It  is  due 
to  these  causes.  The  Sarum  and  other  Anglican  Missals,  from  which 
the  revision  and  translation  were  made,  agreed  almost  entirely  with 
the  Bamberg,  Mainz,  and  other  German  Missals,  differing  with  them 
from  the  Roman.  Archbishop  Cranmer,  Primate  of  the  Anglican 
Church,  and  head  of  the  commission  which  prepared  the  Prayer 
Book,  was  intimately  acquainted  with  the  Lutheran  Service,  having 
spent  a  year  and  a  half  in  Germany  in  conference  with  theologians 
and  princes,  and  he  was  most  intimate  with  Osiander  when  he  was 
at  work  on  the  Brandenburg-Xiirnberg  Order,  in  1532.  Two  Luth- 
eran Professors  were  called  to  the  English  Universities,  and  aided  in 
this  work,  one  of  whom,  Bucer,  had  with  Melanchthon  and  others 
prepared  the  Revised  Order  of  Cologne,  1.543.  And  finally,  during 
the  years  from  1535  to  1549,  there  had  been  constantly  recurring  em- 
bassies and  conferences  between  the  Anglican  and  Lutheran  divines 
and  rulers.  It  is  therefore  not  at  all  strange  that  the  first  and  best 
Service  Book  of  the  Church  of  England  should  have  so  closely  fol- 
lowed the  Lutheran  use  as  to  present  very  few  divergencies  from  it. 
And  should  that  Church  and  her  daughters  return  to  the  use  of  the 
Book  of  Edward  VI,  as  many  of  her  most  learned  and  devout  mem- 
bers have  ever  wished,  there  would  be  an  almost  entire  harmony  in 
the  Services  of  'Worship  between  the  two  daughters  of  the  Reforma- 
tion, who  both  have  purified  and  then  have  preserved  the  Services  of 
the  Christian  Church  of  the  olden  time. 

This  Common  Service  is  in  its  newest  parts  as  old  as  the  time  of 
the  Reformation;  in  its  order  and  in  the  great  body  of  its  contents, 
it  represents  the  pure  Service  of  the  Christian  Church  of  the  "West 
from  the  earliest  times;  it  embraces  all  the  essentials  of  worship  from 
the  establishment  of  the  Christian  Church  on  earth;  and  it  has  given 
expression  to  the  devotions  of  countless  millions  of  believers,  through- 
out many  generations.     It  can  lay  claim,  as  no  other  Order  of  Service 


532  PREFACE,   1888 


now  in  use  can,  to  be  the  Common  Service  of  the  Christian  Church 
of  all  ages.  It  can  reasonably  be  tendered  to  all  Protestants,  who 
use  a  fixed  Order,  as  the  Service  of  the  future,  as  it  is  of  the  past. 

But  no  Order  of  Service,  however  pure,  ancient,  or  widely  observed, 
can  be  made  absolutely  binding  on  the  Congregation.  The  ordering 
of  the  Services  of  Worship  has  been  placed  by  Christ  in  the  liberty  of 
the  Church,  under  the  guidance  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  On  this  subject 
our  Confessions  are  very  clear.  "Unto  the  true  unity  of  the  Church, 
it  is  sufficient  to  agree  concerning  the  doctrine  of  the  Gospel  and  the 
administration  of  the  Sacraments.  Nor  is  it  necessary  that  human 
traditions,  rites,  or  ceremonies  instituted  by  men,  should  be  alike 
everywhere."  Augsburg  Confession,  Art.  VII.  "We  believe  that 
the  true  unity  of  the  Church  is  not  injured  by  dissimilar  rites,  insti- 
tuted by  men.  Although  it  is  pleasing  to  us  that,  for  the  sake  of 
unity  and  good  order,  universal  rites  be  observed."  Apology,  Chap. 
IV.  33.  "We  believe,  teach,  and  confess,  that  the  Church  of  God 
of  every  place  and  every  time  has  the  power,  according  to  its  cir- 
cumstances, to  change  such  ceremonies,  in  such  manner  as  may  be 
most  useful  and  edifying  to  the  Church  of  God."  Formula  of  Con- 
cord, I,  Chap.  X.  If..  "We  reject  and  condemn  as  wrong  when  these 
ordinances  of  men  are  urged  by  force  upon  the  Congregation  of  God 
as  necessary."  //.  Chap.  X.  27.  On  the  other  hand,  our  Confessors 
are  equally  clear  in  affirming  their  belief  that  such  ancient  Services 
as  were  pure  should  be  retained.  "But  we  cheerfully  maintain  the 
old  traditions  made  in  the  Church  for  the  sake  of  usefulness  and 
tranquility;  and  our  enemies  falsely  accuse  us  of  abolishing  good 
ordinances."  Apology,  VIII.  38,  39.  And  they  showed  the  sincer- 
ity of  this  conviction  practically,  by  their  revision  of  the  old  Services. 
and  the  establishment  of  the  revised  Order  in  every  Lutheran  land 
and  city. 

In  agreement  with  this  principle  and  practice,  the  General  Bodies 
which  have  prepared  The  Common  Service,  commend  it  to  all  Luth- 
eran Congregations.  But  at  the  same  time  they  declare  that  they 
dare  not  make  any  Order  of  Service  binding  on  the  congregation, 
and  that  no  Order  of  Service  should  be  used  any  longer  than  it  serves 
to  edification.  They  have  agreed  to  furnish  the  full  Lutheran  Ser- 
vice, with  all  its  provisions,  for  all  who  wish  to  use  it.  But  they  also 
declare,  that  if,  at  any  time  or  place,  the  use  of  the  full  Service  is 
not  desired,  it  is  in  entire  conformity  with  good  Lutheran  usage  to 
use  a  simpler  Service,  in  which  only  the  principal  parts,  in  their 
order,  are  contained. 

This  Service  has,  during  its  preparation,  received  the  approval  of 
those  connected  with  the  several  General  Bodies  engaged  in  it,  with 
a  remarkable  unanimity.  There  seems  to  be  a  strong  desire  for  this 
bond  of  union;  a  general  wish  for  the  restoration  of  the  pure  Services 
of  our  Fathers;  a  hearty  consent  to  the  principles  which  ruled  them 
in  their  revision  of  the  old  Services;  a  longing  for  unity  in  the  Ser- 


PREFACE,    1888 


533 


vices  of  worship  between  all  believer.-:  and  a  conviction  that  a  historic 
Service  furnishes  the  only  basis  of  such  agreement. 

This  Common  Service  of  the  Reformers  may  well  be  placed  by  the 
side  of  the  Confession  of  Augsburg,  the  one  the  Central  Service,  the 
other  the  Central  Confession,  of  the  Protestant  Churches.  We 
would  gladly  behold  the  day  when  the  One.  Holy.  Catholic  Chris- 
tian Church,  shall  use  one  Order  of  Service,  and  unite  in  one  Confes- 
sion of  Faith. 

Holy  Week,  1888. 


PREFACE   TO   THE 
COMMON   SERVICE   BOOK,  1917 


THE  Common  Service  Book  of  the  Lutheran  Church  Gontains 
the  standard  revised  text  of  The  Common  Service  of  1888, 
newly  edited  Orders  for  Occasional  Services,  and  other  matter  of  a 
liturgical  nature.  It  has  been  prepared  by  authority  of  the  General 
Bodies  that  authorized  The  Common  Service,  and  is  accompanied 
by  a  Common  Hymnal. 

The  Committee  was  instructed  to  follow,  as  far  as  possible,  the 
Rule  under  which  the  text  of  The  Common  Service  was  originally 
prepared.  It  has  endeavored  to  be  faithful  to  the  spirit  of  the  Rule, 
but  in  the  preparation  of  the  Orders  for  Occasional  Services  has  been 
obliged  to  accept  the  responsibility  which  rests  upon  the  Church  of 
every  time  and  place,  of  adapting  all  its  regulations  to  the  purpose  of 
edification. 

In  the  compilation  of  The  Hymnal  the  Committee  has  sought  to 
include  the  largest  possible  number  of  the  classical  hymns  of  the 
Church  of  all  lands  and  times,  particularly  those  which  were  produced 
in  the  age  and  by  the  spirit  of  the  Protestant  Reformation.  It  has 
applied  the  standards  of  literary  merit  and  extent  of  usage  to  all 
hymns,  but  the  final  test  has  been  that  of  agreement  with  the  faith 
and  spirit  of  the  Lutheran  Church. 

The  Hymnal  differs  in  its  structure  from  preceding  English  Luth- 
eran Hymnals  in  the  fact  that  it  has  been  prepared  in  complete 
harmony  with  the  spirit  of  the  Liturgy  and  with  the  evangelical 
principle  of  the  Church  Year.  In  this  it  returns,  after  more  than  a 
century,  to  the  plan  adopted  by  Henry  Melchior  Muhlenberg  in  the 
first  American  Lutheran  Hymnal  (1786). 

At  no  time  in  the  history  of  the  Lutheran  Church  has  a  Liturgy 
and  Hymnal  been  provided  of  such  comprehensive  character  and  for 
use  over  such  a  wide  extent  of  territory.  The  favor  which  The 
Common  Service  has  enjoyed,  even  outside  the  Bodies  that  author- 
ized it,  awakens  the  hope  that  The  Common  Service  Book  may 
sooner  or  later  meet  the  needs  of  the  entire  Lutheran  Church  in 
America. 

Thus  this  Book,  put  forth  during  the  Quadricentennial  Year  of 
the  Reformation,  witnesses  to  the  essential  strength  and  spiritual 
oneness  of  the  Lutheran  Church  in  America,  and  is  a  fruit  of  the 
desire  for  closer  approach  to  common  standards  in  its  devotional 
life  and  usages. 

Whitsuntide,  1917. 

534 


COMMON     SERVICE     BOOK 

OF    THE 

LUTHERAN     CHURCH 


THE  HYMNAL 


Authorized  by 

THE    UNITED   LUTHERAN    CHUBCH 

IN   AMERICA 


Copyright,   1919,  by 

THE  UNITED  LUTHERAN  CHURCH  IN  AMERICA 


THE   HYMNAL 

HYMN- 

1-165 

166-172 
173-175 
176-180 
181-194 
195-253 

CONTENTS 

The  Church  Year 

Advent 

1-16 
17-34 

35,36 

37-48 

49 

50,  51 

52-57 

58-79 

80-85 

86-88 

89-98 

99-105 

106,107 

108-119 

120-124 

125-138 

139-157 

158-165 

Christmas 

Circumcision  and  Name  of  Jesus 

Epiphany 

The  Transfiguration 

The  Presentation  of  Christ 

Septuagesima  to  Lent 

Lent 

Lent:  Litany  Hymns 

Palm  Sunday 

Holy  Week 

Good  Friday 

Easter  Eve 

Easter 

Ascension 

Kingdom  and  Glory  of  Christ 

Whitsunday — the  Holy  Spirit 

Trinity  Sunday — the  Holy  Trinity 

The  Word 

Holy  Baptism 

Confirmation 

The  Holy  Communion 

The  Church 

Gener \l . 

195-209 

The  Ministry 

210-215 
216-218 
219-231 
232-238 

239-244 
245-253 

Missions 

Foreign  Missions 

Home  and  Inner  Missions 

The  Sanctuary 

The  Church  Triumphant 

3 

4                                            CONTENTS 

• 

HYMNS 

The  Christian  Life 

254-418 

General 

. . .   254-272 

Prayer,  Praise  and  Thaxksgivixg.  .  .  . 

. .   273-311 

Repentance 

. . .   312-325 

Faith 

. . .   326-342 

Communion  with  Christ 

. . .   343-374 

Christian  Service 

. . .   375-387 

Cross  and  Comfort 

. . .   388-418 

The  Family 

. . .   414-418 

Times  and  Seasons 

419-503 

At  the  Opening  of  Service ^.  . . 

. . .   419-429 

At  the  Close  of  Service 

. . .   430-438 

The  Lord's  Day 

. . .   439-444 

Morning 

. . .   445-455 

Evening 

. . .   456-478 

New  Year 

. . .   479-482 

. . .   483-488 

National 

. . .   489-499 

On  Land  and  Sea 

. .   500-503 

Life  Everlasting 

504-529 

De  \th 

. . .   504-510 

Resurrection 

...   511-513 

Judgment 

.  .  .   514,  515 

Heaven 

.  .  .   516-529 

530-577 

Hymns  for  Children 

Indexes 

451-495 

Supplementary  Hymns 

. .   451-457 

Originals  of  Translated  Hymns 

. .   458-464 

Authors,  Translators  and  Sources  .  .  . 

.  .    465-478 

First  Lines  of  Hymns 

.  .   479-495 

THE   HYMNAL 


ADVENT 


8  8,  8  8,  8  8. 


OCOME,  O  come,  Emmanuel, 
And  ransom  captive  Israel, 
That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here 
Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 
Rejoice!  rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 

2  O  come,  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny; 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save 
And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. 

Rejoice!  rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel! 

3  O  come,  Thou  Day-Spring,  come  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here; 

And  drive  away  the  shades  of  night, 
And  pierce  the  clouds  and  bring  us  light! 
Rejoice!  rejoice!  Emmanuel 
-Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel! 

4  O  come,  Thou  Key  of  David,  come, 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home; 
Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 

Rejoice!  rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 

Latin  Antiphons,  XI  Century. 

Latin  Hymn,  XVIII  Century. 

Tr.  John  Mason  \eale,  1851,  186/. 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR 


3 


a 


2  L.  M. 

^N  Jordan's  banks  the  herald's  cry 
Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh; 
Come  then  and  hearken,  for  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  from  the  King  of  kings. 

Then  cleansed  be  every  breast  from  sin, 
Make  straight  the  way  for  God  within, 
And  let  us  all  our  hearts  prepare 
For  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 

For  Thou  art  our  salvation,  Lord, 
Our  refuge  and  our  great  reward; 
Without  Thy  grace  we  waste  away, 
Like  flowers  that  wither  and  decay. 

Stretch  forth  Thy  hand,  to  health  restore, 
x\nd  make  us  rise,  to  fall  no  more; 
Once  more  upon  Thy  people  shine, 
And  fill  the  world  with  love  divine. 

All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee 
Whose  Advent  sets  Thy  people  free, 
Whom,  with  the  Father,  we  adore, 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

Charles  Coffin,  1736.     Tr.  John  Chandler,  1837.  a. 


HARK !  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding : 
"Christ  is  nigh!"  it  seems  to  say; 
"Cast  away  the  works  of  darkness, 
O  ye  children  of  the  day!" 

2  Startled  at  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise; 

Christ,  our  Sun,  all  sloth  dispelling, 

Shines  upon  the  morning  skies. 

3  Lo,  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected, 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaven; 
Let  us  haste,  with  tears  of  sorrow, 
One  and  all,  to  be  forgiven. 


ADVENT 


So  when  next  He  comes  in  glory, 
And  the  world  is  wrapped  in  fear, 

May  He  then  as  our  Defender 
On  the  clouds  of  heaven  appear. 

Honor,  glory,  might  and  blessing 

To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
With  the  Everlasting  Spirit, 

One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One. 

Hymn  of}'  Century,      [r.  Edit    Cds<u.: 

\i 

THE  Advent  of  our  God 
Our  prayers  must  now  employ, 
And  we  must  meet  Him  on  His  road 
With  hymns  of  holy  joy. 

2  The  Everlasting  Son 

Incarnate  deigns  to  be; 
Himself  a  servant's  form  puts  on, 
To  set  His  people  free. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  rise 

To  meet  thy  lowly  King, 
Xor  let  thy  faithless  heart  despise 
The  peace  He  comes  to  bring. 

4  As  Judge,  on  clouds  of  light, 

He  soon  will  come  again. 
And  all  His  scattered  saints  unite 
With  Him  in  heaven  to  reign. 

5  Before  the  dawning  day 

Let  sin's  dark  deeds  be  gone; 
The  old  man  all  be  put  away. 
The  new  man  all  put  on! 

6  All  glory  to  the  Son, 

Who  comes  to  set  us  free. 
With  Father,  Spirit,  ever  One, 
Through  all  eternity. 

Charles  Coffin,  1736.     Tr.  John  Chandler,  1 


THE   CHURCH  YEAR 


Irregular. 

WAKE,  awake,  for  night  is  flying, 
The  watchmen  on  the  heights  are  crying: 
Awake,  Jerusalem,  at  last! 
Midnight  hears  the  welcome  voices, 
And  at  the  thrilling  cry  rejoices: 

Come  forth,  ye  virgins,  night  is  past! 
The  Bridegroom  comes,  awake, 
Your  lamps  with  gladness  take; 
Hallelujah! 
And  for  His  marriage  feast  prepare, 
For  ye  must  go  to  meet  Him  there. 

Zion  hears  the  watchmen  singing, 
And  all  her  heart  with  joy  is  springing; 
She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom; 
For  her  Lord  comes  down  all-glorious, 
The  Strong  in  grace,  in  truth  Victorious, 
Her  Star  is  risen,  her  Light  is  come! 
Ah,  come,  Thou  blessed  Lord! 
O  Jesus,  Son  of  God, 
Hallelujah! 
We  follow  till  the  halls  we  see 
Where  Thou  hast  bid  us  sup  writh  Thee. 

Now  let  all  the  heavens  adore  Thee, 
And  men  and  angels  sing  before  Thee, 

With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone; 
Of  one  pearl  each  shining  portal, 
Where  we  are  with  the  choir  immortal 
Of  angels  round  Thy  dazzling  throne; 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 
Hath  yet  attained  to  hear 
What  there  is  ours; 
But  we  rejoice,  and  sing  to  Thee 
Our  hymn  of  joy  eternally. 

Philipp  Xicolai,  1599- 
Tr.  Catherine  Winhvorth,  1858. 


ADVENT 


6 


7  6,  7  (i    1) 


OHOW  shall  I  receive  Thee, 
How  greet  Thee,  Lord,  aright? 
All  nations  long  to  see  Thee, 

My  Hope,  my  heart's  delight! 
()  kindle,  Lord,  most  holy, 

Thy  lamp  within  my  breast, 
To  do  in  spirit  lowly 

All  that  may  please  Thee  best. 

Thy  Zion  palms  is  strewing. 

And  branches  fresh  and  fair; 
My  heart,  its  powers  renewing, 

An  anthem  shall  prepare. 
My  soul  puts  off  her  sadness 

Thy  glories  to  proclaim; 
With  all  her  strength  and  gladness 

She  fain  would  serve  Thy  Name. 

I  lay  in  fetters  groaning, 

Thou  eom'st  to  set  me  free! 
I  stood,  my  shame  bemoaning, 

Thou  com'st  to  honor  me! 
A  glory  Thou  dost  give  me, 

A  treasure  safe  on  high, 
That  will  not  fail  nor  leave  me 

As  earthly  riches  fly. 


Love  caused  Thy  Incarnation, 

Love  brought  Thee  down  to  me; 
Thy  thirst  for  my  salvation 

Procured  my  liberty. 
O  love  beyond  all  telling, 

That  led  Thee  to  embrace 
In  love,  all  love  excelling, 

Our  lost  and  fallen  race! 


10  THE    CHURCH   YEAR 

5  Rejoice  then,  ye  sad-hearted. 

Who  sit  in  deepest  gloom. 
Who  mourn  o'er  joys  departed. 

And  tremble  at  your  doom; 
He  Who  alone  can  cheer  you 

Is  standing  at  the  door; 
He  brings  His  pity  near  you. 

And  bids  you  weep  no  more. 

7W  Gerhardt,  16-53 . 

It   Arthur  Tozer  Russeil.  . 

7  S  8,  8  8,  8  8.  6  6. 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates! 
J  Behold  the  King  of  Glory  waits: 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near. 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here; 
Life  and  salvation  He  doth  bring, 
Wherefore  rejoice,  and  gladly  sing: 
We  praise  Thee.  Father,  now. 
Creator,  wise  art  Thou! 

w2  The  Lord  is  just,  a  Helper  tried, 
Mercy  is  ever  at  His  side; 
His  kingly  crown  is  holiness. 
His  sceptre,  pity  in  distress. 
The  end  of  all  our  woe  He  brings: 
Wherefore  the  earth  is  glad  and  sings: 

We  praise  Thee.  Saviour,  now. 

Mighty  in  deed  art  Thou! 

3  0  blest  the  land,  the  city  blest. 
Where  Christ  the  Ruler  is  confest! 
O  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes 
To  whom  this  King  in  triumph  comes! 
The  cloudless  Sun  of  joy  He  is. 
Who  bringeth  pure  delight  and  bliss: 

0  Comforter  Divine. 

What  boundless  grace  is  Thine! 


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4  Redeemer,  come!   I  dpen  wide 

My  heart  to  Thee;  here.  Lord,  abide! 
Let  me  Thy  inner  presence  know. 
Thy  grace  and  love  on  me  bestow; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on. 
Until  our  glorious  goal  be  won! 

Eternal  praise  and  fame 

We  offer  to  Thy  Name. 

Georg  K'eissc!.  d. 
Tr.  Catherine  Wink  worth, 

8  87,87, 77. ^v 

COMFORT,  comfort  ye,  My  people, 
Speak  ye  peace,  thus  saith  our  God; 
Comfort  those  who  sit  in  darkness, 

Mourning   neath  their  sorrow's  load; 
Speak  ye  to  Jerusalem 
Of  the  peace  that  waits  for  them; 
Tell  her  that  her  sins  I  cover. 
And  her  warfare  now  is  over. 

2  For  the  herald's  voice  is  crying 

In  the  desert  far  and  near, 
Bidding  all  men  to  repentance, 

Since  the  kingdom  now  is  here. 
O,  that  warning  cry  obey ! 
Now  prepare  for  God  a  way ! 
Let  the  valleys  rise  to  meet  Him, 
And  the  hills  bow  down  to  greet  Him. 

3  Make  ye  straight  what  long  was  crooked, 

Make  the  rougher  places  plain; 
Let  your  hearts  be  true  and  humble, 

As  befits  His  holy  reign; 
For  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
Now  o'er  earth  is  shed  abroad. 
And  all  flesh  shall  see  the  token 
That  His  Word  is  never  broken. 

Johannes  Olearius,  1671.     Tr.  Catherine  Winkicorth,  1863.  a. 


12  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 


9  CM. 

[ARK  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 


H 


2  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release 

In  Satan's  bondage  held: 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

4  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  Name. 

Philip  Doddridge,  1735. 


a 


10  6  6,  6  6,  6  6. 

^NCE  He  came  in  blessing, 
All  our  ills  redressing, 
Came  in  likeness  lowly, 
Son  of  God  most  holy; 
Bore  the  Cross  to  save  us, 
Hope  and  freedom  gave  us. 

2  Still  He  comes  within  us, 
Still  His  voice  would  win  us 
From  the  sins  that  hurt  us; 
Would  to  truth  convert  us 
From  our  foolish  errors, 
Ere  He  comes  in  terrors. 

3  Thus  if  thou  hast  known  Him, 
Not  ashamed  to  own  Him, 


ADVENT  IS 


Nor  dost  love  Him  coldly, 

Hut  will  trust  Him  boldly, 
He  will  now  receive  thee. 
Heal  thee,  and  forgive  thee. 

He  who  well  endureth. 
Bright  reward  secureth; 
Come  then,  ()  Lord  Jesus, 
From  our  sins  release  us; 
Let  us  here  confess  Thee, 
Till  in  heaven  we  bless  Thee. 


John  Horn  (Roh),  16U. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkuorth,  1863.  a. 


C.  M. 
VERY  God  of  very  God, 
And  very  Light  of  Light, 
Whose  feet  this  earth's  dark  valley  trod, 
That  so  it  might  be  bright: 


o 


2  Our  hopes  are  weak,  our  foes  are  strong, 

Thick  darkness  blinds  our  eyes; 
Cold  is  the  night,  and  O,  we  long 
That  Thou,  our  Sun,  wouldst  rise! 

3  And  even  now,  though  dull  and  gray, 

The  east  is  brightening  fast. 
And  kindling  to  the  perfect  day 
That  never  shall  be  past. 

4  O  guide  us  till  our  path  be  done, 

And  we  have  reached  the  shore 
Where  Thou,  our  everlasting  Sun, 
Art  shining  evermore ! 

5  We  wait  in  faith,  and  turn  our  face 

To  where  the  daylight  springs, 
Till  Thou  shalt  come  our  gloom  to  chase, 
With  healing  on  Thy  wings. 

John  Mason  Seale,  1816. 
Based  on  Latin  Antiphon  "0  Oriens." 


14  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

12  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

COME,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  Thy  people  free; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us; 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 
Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art, 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

2  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver; 

Born  a  Child,  and  yet  a  King; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  forever, 

Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 
By  Thine  own  Eternal  Spirit 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit 

Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 

Charles  Wesley,  1 744. 


R1 


13  7  6.  7  6.  D. 

EJOICE,  all  ye  believers. 
And  let  your  lights  appear! 
The  evening  is  advancing 

And  darker  night  is  near. 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 

And  soon  will  He  draw  nigh. 
Up !   pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle — 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry! 

The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near; 
Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

With  hallelujahs  clear. 
The  marriage-feast  is  waiting, 

The  gates  wide  open  stand; 
Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory; 

The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand! 


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L5 


S  Ye  saints,  who  here  in  patience 
Your  cross  and  sufferings  bore. 
Shall  live  and  reign  for  ever. 

When  sorrow  is  no  more. 
Around  the  throne  of  glory 

The  Lamb  ye  shall  behold. 
In  triumph  cast  before  Him 

Your  diadems  of  gold! 

4  Our  Hope  and  Expectation, 

0  Jesus,  now  appear: 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for. 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere ! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted. 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption. 

That  brings  us  unto  Thee! 


I.aurentius  Laurent 
Tr,  Sarah  Borthwick  Findlater,  I804. 


14 


C.  M. 


THE  King  shall  come  when  morning  dawns, 
And  light  triumphant  breaks; 
When  beauty  gilds  the  eastern  hills. 
And  life  to  joy  awakes. 

2  Not  as  of  old  a  little  child 

To  bear,  and  fight,  and  die. 
But  crowned  with  glory  like  the  sun 
That  lights  the  morning  sky. 

3  O  brighter  than  the  rising  morn 

When  He,  victorious,  rose, 
And  left  the  lonesome  place  of  death. 
Despite  the  rage  of  foes; — 

4  0  brighter  than  that  glorious  morn 

Shall  this  fair  morning  be 
When  Christ,  our  King,  in  beauty  comes, 
And  we  His  face  shall  see. 


16  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

5  The  King  shall  come  when  morning  dawns, 

And  earth's  dark  night  is  past; 
O  haste  the  rising  of  that  morn, 
The  day  that  aye  shall  last. 

6  And  let  the  endless  bliss  begin, 

By  weary  saints  foretold, 
When  right  shall  triumph  over  wrong, 
And  truth  shall  be  extolled. 


The  King  shall  come  when  morning  dawns, 

And  light  and  beauty  brings; 
Hail,  Christ  the  Lord!     Thy  people  pray, 

Come  quickly,  King  of  kings. 


John  Brmcnlie,  1907. 
Based  on  the  Greek. 

15  c.  M. 

RISE,  the  kingdom  is  at  hand, 
The  King  is  drawing  nigh; 
Arise  with  joy,  thou  faithful  band, 
To  meet  the  Lord  Most  High! 


AR 


2  Look  up,  ye  souls  weighed  down  with  care, 

The  Sovereign  is  not  far; 
Look  up,  faint  hearts,  from  your  despair, 
Behold  the  Morning  Star! 

3  Look  up,  ye  drooping  hearts,  to-day ! 

The  King  is  very  near; 
O  cast  your  griefs  and  fears  away, 
For  lo,  your  Help  is  here ! 

4  Hope,  O  ye  broken  hearts,  at  last! 

The  King  comes  on  in  might; 
He  loved  us  in  the  ages  past,  ■ 
When  we  lay  wrapt  in  night. 


ADVENT  17 

5  Now  fear  and  wrath  to  joy  give  place, 

Now  are  our  sorrows  o'er. 
Since  God  hath  made  us  in  His  grace 
His  children  evermore. 

6  For  this  we  raise  a  gladsome  voice 

On  high  to  Thee  alone, 
And  evermore  with  thanks  rejoice 
Before  Thy  glorious  throne. 

Johann  Rist,  1651. 
Tr.  Catherine  I! 'ink-worth,  1858. 


16 


L.  M. 


JESUS,  Thy  Church  with  longing  eyes 
For  Thine  expected  coming  waits: 
When  will  the  promised  Light  arise, 
And  glory  beam  from  Zion's  gates? 

2  E'en  now,  when  tempests  round  us  fall, 

And  wintry  clouds  o'ercast  the  sky, 
Thy  words  with  pleasure  we  recall. 
And  deem  that  our  redemption's  nigh. 

3  Come,  gracious  Lord,  our  hearts  renew, 

Our  foes  repel,  our  wrongs  redress, 
Man's  rooted  enmity  subdue, 

And  crown  Thy  Gospel  with  success. 

4  O  come,  and  reign  o'er  every  land; 

Let  Satan  from  his  throne  be  hurled. 
All  nations  bow  to  Thy  command. 
And  grace  revive  a  dying  world. 

5  Teach  us  in  watchfulness  and  prayer 

To  wait  for  the  appointed  hour; 
And  fit  us  by  Thy  grace  to  share 

The  triumphs  of  Thy  conquering  power. 

Willia  m  Hi  fey  Bath  h  u  rst,  1  SSI . 


18  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

17  CHRISTMAS  7  6, 7  6. 

A  GREAT  and  mighty  wonder 
Our  Christmas  Festal  brings; 
On  earth,  a  lowly  Infant, 
Behold  the  King  of  kings ! 

2  The  Word  is  made  incarnate, 

Descending  from  on  high; 
And  cherubim  sing  anthems 
To  shepherds  from  the  sky. 

3  And  we  with  them  triumphant, 

Repeat  the  hymn  again: 
"To  God  on  high  be  glory, 
And  peace  on  earth  to  men!" 

4  Since  all  He  comes  to  ransom, 

By  all  be  He  adored, 
The  Infant  born  in  Bethlehem, 
The  Saviour  and  the  Lord! 

5  All  idol  forms  shall  perish, 

And  error  shall  decay, 
And  Christ  shall  wield  His  sceptre, 
Our  Lord  and' God  for  aye. 

Germanus  of  Constantinovle,  d.  73b. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale,  1862.  a. 


18  L.  M. 

^LL  praise  to  Thee,  Eternal  Lord, 

Clothed  in  a  garb  of  flesh  and  blood; 
Choosing  a  manger  for  Thy  throne, 
While  worlds  on  worlds  are  Thine  alone. 


AL 


2  Once  did  the  skies  before  Thee  bow; 
A  Virgin's  arms  contain  Thee  now; 
Angels,  who  did  in  Thee  rejoice, 
Now  listen  for  Thine  infant  voice. 


CHRISTMAS  11) 


3  A  little  child.  Thou  art  our  guest, 
That  weary  ones  in  Thee  may  rest — 
Forlorn  and  lowly  is  Thy  birth, 

That  we  may  rise  to  heaven  from  earth. 

4  Thou  comest  in  the  darksome  night, 
To  make  us  children  of  the  light, 
To  make  us  in  the  realms  divine, 

Like  Thine  own  angels,  round  Thee  shine. 

5  All  this  for  us  Thy  love  hath  done; 
By  this  to  Thee  our  love  is  won; 
For  this  we  tune  our  cheerful  lays, 

And  shout  our  thanks  in  ceaseless  praise. 

Lqtin  of  XI  Century.     German  of  XII    I 

Martin  Luther,  1524.     Tr.  Anonymous,  lXod. 

19  L.  M. 

GOOD  news  from  heaven  the  angels  bring, 
Glad  tidings  to  the  earth  they  sing: 
To  us  this  day  a  Child  is  given, 
To  crown  us  with  the  joy  of  heaven. 

2  This  is  the  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 
Who  in  all  need  shall  aid  afford; 

He  will  Himself  our  Saviour  be, 
From  all  our  sins  to  set  us  free. 

3  All  hail,  Thou  noble  Guest,  this  morn, 
Whose  love  did  not  the  sinner  scorn; 
In  my  distress  Thou  com'st  to  me; 
What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee? 

4  Were  earth  a  thousand  times  as  fair, 
Beset  with  gold  and  jewels  rare, 
She  yet  were  far  too  poor  to  be 

A  narrow  cradle,  Lord,  for  Thee. 

5  Ah,  dearest  Jesus,  Holy  Child, 
Make  thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefined, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 


O' 


20  THE  CHURCH   YEAR 

6  Praise  God  upon  His  heavenly  throne, 
Who  gave  to  us  His  only  Son; 
For  this  His  hosts,  on  joyful  wing, 
A  blest  New  Year  of  mercy  sing. 

Martin  Luther,  1535.  _  Trs.  Arthur  Toz&  RusseU,  1818.  a. 
Catherine  H  mhryrth,  1850. 

20  8  7,87,877. 

^F  the  Father's  love  begotten, 
Ere  the  worlds  began  to  be, 
He  is  Alpha  and  Omega, 

He  the  source,  the  ending  He, 
Of  the  things  that  are,  that  have  been, 
And  that  future  years  shall  see, 
Evermore  and  evermore. 

2  Oh,  that  Birth  forever  blessed! 
When  the  Virgin,  full  of  grace, 

By  the  Holy  Ghost  conceiving, 

Bare  the  Saviour  of  our  race, 
And  the  Babe,  the  world's  Redeemer, 

First  revealed  His  sacred  face, 
Evermore  and  evermore. 

3  O  ye  heights  of  heaven  adore  Him; 
Angel-hosts,  His  praises  sing; 

Powers,  dominions,  bow  before  Him, 

And  extol  our  God  and  King; 
Let  no  tongue  on  earth  be  silent, 

Every  voice  in  concert  ring 
Evermore  and  evermore. 

4  Christ,  to  Thee,  with  God  the  Father, 
And,  O  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 

Hymn  and  chant  and  high  thanksgiving 

And  unending  praises  be, 
Honor,  glory  and  dominion, 

And  eternal  victory, 

Evermore  and  evermore. 

Aurelius  Clemens  Prudentius,  d.  tl3. 
St  1~3,  Tr.  J.  M.  Neale,  1854.  a.     St.  4,  Tr.  H.  W.  Baker,  1861. 


CHRISTMAS 


21 


2L  11  u,  ii  ii. 

COME  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing; 
Come  see  in  the  manger  the  angels'  dread  King! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 
i 

2  True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from  the  skies; 
To  be  born  of  a  Virgin  He  does  not  despise; 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
0  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 

3  Hark,  hark,  to  the  angels,  all  singing  in  heaven, 
"To  God  in  the  highest  all  glory  be  given!" 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord: 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and  earth; 
True  Godhead  incarnate,  omnipotent  Word! 

0  come,  let  us  hasten  to  worship  the  Lord! 

Latin  Hymn  of  XVII  Century. 
Jr.  Edward  Casu-all,  18S9.  a. 

22  8,  3  3,  G.  D. 

ALL  my  heart  this  night  rejoices, 
l  As  I  hear, 
Far  and  near, 
Sweetest  angel  voices; 
"Christ  is  born,"  their  choirs  are  singing 
Till  the  air 
Everywhere 
Now  with  joy  is  ringing. 


2  Hark!  a  voice  from  yonder  manger, 
Soft  and  sweet, 
Doth  entreat, 
"Flee  from  woe  and  danger: 


&2  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

Brethren,  come;  from  all  that  grieves  you 

You  are  freed; 

All  you  need 
I  will  surely  give  you." 

8  Come,  then,  let  us  hasten  yonder; 

Here  let  all,  4 

Great  and  small, 
Kneel  in  awe  and  wonder, 
Love  Him  Who  with  love  is  yearning; 

Hail  the  star 

That  from  far 
Bright  with  hope  is  burning. 

Paul  Gerhardt,  1653.     Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1858. 


T 


23  L.M. 

^HE  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more, 
The  heavenly  Guest  is  at  the  door, 
The  blessed  words  the  shepherds  thrill, 
The  joyous  tidings:  "Peace,  good-will." 

2  The  lowly  Saviour  meekly  lies, 
Laid  off  the  splendor  of  the  skies; 
No  crown  bedecks  His  forehead  fair, 
No  pearl,  nor  gem,  nor  silk  is  there. 

3  O  Holy  Child,  Thy  manger  gleams 
Till  earth  and  heaven  glow  with  its  beams, 
Till  midnight  noon's  broad  light  hath  won, 
And  Jacob's  Star  outshines  the  sun. 

4  Thou  patriarchs'  Joy,  Thou  prophets'  Song, 
Thou  heavenly  Day-Spring,  looked-for  long, 
Thou  Son  of  Man,  incarnate  Word, 
Great  David's  Son,  great  David's  Lord! 

5  Come,  Jesus,  glorious  heavenly  Guest, 
Keep  Thine  own  Christmas  in  our  breast, 
Then  David's  harpstrings,  hushed  so  long, 
Shall  swell  our  jubilee  of  song. 

Nicolai  F.  S.  Grundtvig,  d.  1872.     Tr.  Charles  Porterfield  Krauth,  1868. 


CHMSTM  \S 


24  10  10,  10  10.  10  10. 

CHRISTIANS,  awake,  salute  the  happy  morn, 
Whereon  the  Saviour  of  the  world  was  born; 
Rise  to  adore  the  mystery  of  love. 
Which  hosts  of  angels  chanted  from  above; 
With  them  the  joyful  tidings  first  begun 
Of  God  incarnate  and  the  Virgin's  Son. 

2  Then  to  the  watchful  shepherds  it  was  told. 
Who  heard  th'  angelic  herald's  voice,  "Behold, 
I  bring  good  tidings  of  a  Saviour's  birth 

To  you  and  all  the  nations  upon  earth; 

This  day  hath  God  fulfilled  His  promised  word, 

This  day  is  born  a  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord." 

3  He  spake;  and  straightway  the  celestial  choir 
In  hymns  of  joy,  unknown  before,  conspire; 
The  praises  of  redeeming  love  they  sang, 
And  heav'n's  whole  orb  with  Alleluias  rang; 
God's  highest  glory  was  their  anthem  still, 
Peace  upon  earth,  and  unto  men  good  will. 

4  Let  us,  like  these  good  shepherds,  then  employ 
Our  grateful  voices  to  proclaim  the  joy; 

Trace  we  the  Babe,  Who  hath  retrieved  our  loss. 
From  His  poor  manger  to  His  bitter  Cross; 
Treading  His  steps,  assisted  by  His  grace. 
Till  man's  first  heav'nly  state  again  takes  place. 


Then  may  we  hope,  th'  angelic  hosts  among, 
To  sing,  redeem'd,  a  glad  triumphal  song: 
He  that  was  born  upon  this  joyful  day 
Around  us  all  His  glory  shall  display; 
Saved  by  His  love,  incessant  we  shall  sing 
Of  angels  and  of  angel-men  the  King; 

John  Byrom,  1750.  a. 


24  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 


H 


25  7  7,  7  7.  D. 

[ARK!  the  herald  Angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled": 
Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies. 
With  th'  angelic  host  proclaim, 
"Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 

Hark!  the  herald  Angels  sing 

Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 

2  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord: 
Late  in  time  behold  him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb! 
Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see, 
Hail  th'  incarnate  Deity! 
Pleased  as  Man  with  men  to  appear, 
Jesus,  our  Immanuel  here ! 

3  Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  Peace, 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 
Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

4  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  home; 
O,  to  all  Thyself  impart. 
Formed  in  each  believing  heart! 
Hark !  the  herald  Angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 

Charles  Wesley.  1739.  a. 


CHRISTMAS 


25 


2(>  L  M. 

EMMANUEL!  we  sing  Thy  praise 
Thou  Prince  of  Life!   Thou  Fount  of  Grace! 
With  all  Thy  saints.  Thee,  Lord,  we  sing; 

Praise,  honor,  thanks,  to  Thee  we  bring! 

2   F/er  since  the  world  began  to  be, 

How  many  a  heart  hath  longed  for  Thee! 
And  Thou,  0  long-expected  Guest. 
Hast  come  at  last  to  make  us  blest ! 

;>  Now  art  Thou  here;  we  know  Thee  now; 
In  lowly  manger  liest  Thou; 
A  Child,  yet  makest  all  things  great; 
Poor,  yet  is  earth  Thy  robe  of  state. 

4  Now  fearless  I  can  look  on  Thee, 
From  sin  and  grief  Thou  set'st  me  free; 
Thou  bearest  wrath.  Thou  conquerest  death. 
Fear  turns  to  joy  Thy  glance  beneath. 

5  Thou  art  my  Head,  my  Lord  Divine, 
I  am  Thy  member,  wholly  Thine; 

And  in  Thy  Spirit's  strength  would  still 
Serve  Thee  according  to  Thy  will. 

6  Thus  will  I  sing  Thy  praises  here. 
With  joyful  spirit  year  by  year: 

And  they  shall  sound  before  Thy  throne. 
Where  time  nor  number  more  is  known. 

Paul  Gerhardt.  1653. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkirorth. 


27  8  7,8' 

AXGELS  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
L  Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  story. 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth; 

Come  and  worship. 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


26  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

2  Shepherds,  in  the  fields  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  heavenly  light; 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar; 

Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations; 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star; 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord  descending, 
In  His  temple  shall  appear; 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

5  Saints  and  angels  join  in  praising 

Thee,  the  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Evermore  their  voices  raising 
To  the  Eternal  Three  in  One; 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ;  the  new-born  King. 

James  Montgomery,  1816.  a. 

28  CM.  D. 

WHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down. 

And  glory  shone  around. 
"Fear  not,"  said  he, — for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind, — 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  vou  and  all  mankind." 


CHRISTMAS  27 


i  "To  you,  in  David's  town  this  day. 

Is  born  of  David's  line 
A  Saviour,  Who  is  Christ,  the  Lord. 

And  this  shall  be  the  sign: — 
The  heavenly  Babe  you  then4  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed. 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid/' 

3  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 

Addressed  their  joyful  song: — 
"All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good- will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men 

Begin,  and  never  cease!" 

Xahum  Tate,  1700. 

29  C.  It  D. 

IT  came  upon  the  midnight  clear. 
That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold: 
''Peace  on  the  earth,  good  will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King": 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay. 
To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

c2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come, 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled, 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world; 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing. 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel-sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 


THE   CHURCH   YEAR 


3  And  ye,  beneath  life's  crushing  load, 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way 

With  painful  steps  and  slow, — 
Look  now!  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wTing; 
O  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 

4  For  lo,  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophets  seen  of  old, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years 

Shall  come  the  time  foretold, 
When  the  new  heaven  and  earth  shall  own 

The  Prince  of  Peace  their  King, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 

Edmund  Hamilton  Sears,  1850.  a. 

30  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

REJOICE,  rejoice,  ye  Christians, 
With  all  your  hearts,  this  morn ! 
O  hear  the  blessed  tidings, 

"The  Lord,  the  Christ,  is  born," 
Now  brought  us  by  the  angels 

That  stand  about  God's  throne; 
O  lovely  are  the  voices 

That  make  such  tidings  known! 

2  O  hearken  to  their  singing! 

This  Child  shall  be  your  Friend; 
The  Father  so  hath  willed  it, 

That  thus  your  woes  should  end. 
The  Son  is  freely  given, 

That  in  Him  ye  may  have 
The  Father's  grace  and  blessing, 

And  know  He  loves  to  save. 


CHRISTMAS 


29 


S   Nor  deem  the  form  too  lowly 

That  clothes  Him  at  this  hour; 
For  know  ye  what  it  hideth? 

'Tis  God's  almighty  power. 
Though  now  within  the  manger 

So  poor  and  weak  He  lies, 
He  is  the  Lord  of  all  things, 

He  reigns  above  the  skies. 

4  Sin,  death,  and  hell,  and  Satan 

Have  lost  the  victory; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them, 

As  ye  shall  surely  see. 
Their  wrath  shall  naught  avail  them; 

Fear  not,  their  reign  is  o'e*; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them, — 

O  hear  and  doubt  no  more. 

Magdeburg  Geistliche  Lieder,  li!,0. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworikt 

31  8  6,86,76,86. 

O  LITTLE  town  of  Bethlehem, 
How  still  we  see  thee  lie! 
x\bove  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep, 

The  silent  stars  go  by; 
Yet  in  thy  dark  streets  shineth 

The  everlasting  Light: 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years 
Are  met  in  thee  to-night. 


For  Christ  is  born  of  Mary; 

And,  gathered  all  above. 
While  mortals  sleep,  the  angels  keep 

Their  watch  of  wondering  love. 
O  morning  stars,  together 

Proclaim  the  holy  Birth! 
And  praises  sing  to  God  the  King, 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth. 


30  THE   CHURCH   YEAR 

3  How  silently,  how  silently. 

The  wondrous  gift  is  given! 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 

The  blessings  of  His  heaven. 
Xo  ear  may  hear  His  coming. 

But  in  this  world  of  sin. 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  Him  still 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 

4  O  Holy  Child  of  Bethlehem, 

Descend  to  us,  we  pray; 
Cast  out  our  sin,  and  enter  in, 

Be  born  in  us  to-day. 
We  hear  the  Christmas  angels 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell; 
O  come  to  us,  abide  with  us, 

Our  Lord  Immanuel. 

Phillips  Brooks,  1*68. 
32  ?  7.  7  7. 

LET  the  earth  now  praise  the  Lord, 
J  Who  hath  truly  kept  His  word, 
And  the  sinner's  Help  and  Friend 
Now  at  last  to  us  doth  send. 

2  What  the  fathers  most  desired, 
What  the  prophets'  heart  inspired, 
What  they  longed  for  many  a  year, 
Stands  fulfilled  in  glory  here. 

3  Abram's  promised  great  reward, 
Zion's  Helper.  Jacob's  Lord, 
Him  of  twofold  race  behold. 
Truly  come,  as  long  foretold. 

4  Welcome,  O  my  Saviour,  now! 
Hail!  my  Portion,  Lord,  art  Thou! 
Here  too  in  my  heart,  I  pray, — 

O  prepare  Thyself  a  way. 


CHRISTMAS 


SI 


5  Then  when  Thou  dost  come  again. 
As  a  glorious  King  to  reign, 
I  with  joy  shall  see  Thy  face, 
Freely  ransomed  by  Thy  grace. 

Heinriek  lh 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkuorlh,  1863.  a. 


33 


HARK!  what  mean  those  holy  voices. 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo!  the  angelic  host  rejoices, 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story. 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy: 
"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory! 
Glory  be  to  God  Most  High! 

3  "Peace  on  earth,  good- will  from  heaven. 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven; 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed! 

Heaven  and  earth,  His  praises  sing! 
O  receive  Whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest  and  King. 

.5  "Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him; 

Learn  His  Name,  and  taste  His  joy; 
Till  in  Heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  Most  High!" 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 
Of  our  great  Redeemer's  Birth; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory. 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 


John  Caicond,  IS  19.  a. 


82  THE   CHURCH   YEAR 


J' 


34  c.  m. 

[OY  to  the  world!  the  Lord  is  come; 
Let  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

Joy  to  the  earth!  the  Saviour  reigns; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains, 

Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

Xo  more  let  sin  and  sorrows  grow, 

Xor  thorns  infest  the  ground; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 

Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 

And  wonders  of  His  love. 

Isaac  Watts,  1719. 


THE    CIRCUMCISION    AND    THE 
35  NAME   OF  JESUS 

[ESUS!  Name  of  wondrous  love! 
Name  all  other  names  above! 
Xarme  at  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 


j1 


2  Jesus!    Name  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth. 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave. — 
"Jesus  shall  His  people  save." 

3  Jesus!  Name  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  Holy  Child, 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here  below. 


THE  CIRCUMCISION  S3 


4  Jesus!  Only  Name  that's  given 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven, 
Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved, 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

5  Jesus!   Name  of  wondrous  love! 
Human  Name  of  God  above! 
Pleading  only  this,  we  flee, 
Helpless,  0  our  God,  to  Thee. 

William  Wabham  How.  l%o'%.  a. 


rrv 


36  8  7,  8  7,  8  7. 

V3  the  Name  of  our  salvation 
Laud  and  honor  let  us  pay; 
Which,  for  many  a  generation, 

Hid  in  God's  foreknowledge  lay, 
But  with  holy  exultation 
We  may  sing  aloud  to-day. 

2  Jesus  is  the  Name  we  treasure, 
Name  beyond  what  words  can  tell; 

Name  of  gladness,  Name  of  pleasure, 
Ear  and  heart  delighting  well; 

Name  of  sweetness,  passing  measure, 
Saving  us  from  sin  and  hell. 

3  'Tis  the  Name  for  adoration; 
'Tis  the  Name  of  victory; 

'Tis  the  Name  for  meditation 

In  this  vale  of  misery; 
'Tis  the  Name  for  veneration 

By  the  citizens  on  high. 

4  'Tis  the  Name  by  right  exalted 
Over  every  other  name; 

That,  when  we  are  sore  assaulted, 

Puts  our  enemies  to  shame; 
Strength  to  them  wTho  else  had  halted, 

Eyes  to  blind,  and  feet  to  lame. 


34  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

5  Jesus,  we,  Thy  Name  adoring, 
Long  to  see  Thee  as  Thou  art; 
Of  Thy  clemency  imploring 

So  to  write  it  in  our  heart, 
That  hereafter,  upward  soaring, 
We  with  angels  may  have  part. 

Latin  Hymn  of  XV  Century. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Xeale,  1851. 


37  EPIPHANY  7  7, 7  7.  D. 

SONGS  of  thankfulness  and  praise, 
Jesus,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise, 
Manifested  by  the  star 
To  the  sages  from  afar; 
Branch  of  royal  David's  stem 
In  Thy  birth  at  Bethlehem; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

2  Manifest  at  Jordan's  stream, 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  supreme: 
And  at  Cana  wedding-guest 

In  Thy  Godhead  manifest; 
Manifest  in  power  divine, 
Changing  water  into  wine; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

3  Manifest  in  making  whole 
Palsied  limbs  and  fainting  soul; 
Manifest  in  valiant  fight, 
Quelling  all  the  devil's  might; 
Manifest  in  gracious  will, 
Ever  bringing  good  from  ill; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 


EPIPH  \\Y 


Grant  us  grace  to  see  Thee,  Lord, 
Present  in  Thy  holy  Word; 

May  we  imitate  Thee  now, 
And  be  pure,  as  pure  art  Thou: 
That  we  like  to  Thee  may  be, 
At  Thy  great  Epiphany; 
And  may  praise  Thee,  ever  blest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

Christopher  Wordsivortr . 


38 


/    i .    i     1,1     i 


AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
II  Did  the  guiding  star  behold; 

As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading'  onward,  beaming  bright; 
So,  most  gracious  God,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

i  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed. 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Thee  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore; 
So  may  we,  with  willing  feet. 
Ever  seek  Thy  mercy-seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare; 
So  may  we,  with  holy  joy, 
Pure,  and  free  from  sin's  alloy. 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus!  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past. 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 


36  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down; 
There  for  ever  may  we  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  our  King. 

William  Chatlerton  Dix,  1860. 


39  ii  io,  n  10. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid; 
Star  of  the  east,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dewdrops  are  shining, 
Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall; 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 


3  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom  and  offerings  divine; 
Gems  of  the  mountain  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 


5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid; 
Star  of  the  east,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

Reginald  Heber,  1811 . 


EPIPHANY 


.;; 


40  r.Mi). 

OTHOU,  Who  by  a  star  didsi  guide 
The  wise  men  on  their  way. 
Until  it  came  and  stood  beside 

The  place  where  Jesus  lay; 
Although  by  stars  Thou  dost  not  lead 

Thy  servants  now  below. 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  when  they  need. 
Will  show  them  how  to  go. 

1  As  yet  we  know  Thee  but  in  part. 

But  still  we  trust  Thy  word 
That  blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart. 

For  they  shall  see  the  Lord. 
O  Saviour,  give  us  then  Thy  grace 

To  make  us  pure  in  heart. 
That  we  may  see  Thee,  face  to  face. 

Hereafter  as  Thou  art. 

John  Ma*on  Sec.'. 


41 


8  7,  8  7.  D. 


HAIL,  Thou  Source  of  every  blessing. 
Sovereign  Father  of  mankind! 
Gentiles  now.  Thy  grace  possessing. 

In  Thy  courts  admission  find. 
Grateful  now  we  fall  before  Thee, 
In  Thy  Church  obtain  a  place. 
Now  by  faith  behold  Thy  glory. 
Praise  Thy  truth,  adore  Thy  grace. 

-2  Once  far-  off,  but  now  invited. 

We  approach  Thy  sacred  throne; 
In  Thy  covenant  united. 

Reconciled,  redeemed,  made  one. 
Now  revealed  to  eastern  sages. 

See  the  star  of  mercy  shine; 
Mystery  hid  in  former  ages. 

Mystery  great  of  love  divine. 


38  THE   CHURCH   YEAR 


Hail,  Thou  universal  Saviour! 

Gentiles  now  their  offerings  bring; 
In  Thy  temple  seek  Thy  favor, 

Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  King; 
May  we,  body,  soul  and  spirit, 

Live  devoted  to  Thy  praise, 
Glorious  realms  of  bliss  inherit, 

Grateful  anthems  ever  raise. 

Basil  W oodd,  1810. 


H 


42  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

AIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free; 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 
To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 

To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing; 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 
Upon  the  fruitful  earth; 

And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him  on  the  mountains 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
Of  righteousness  the  fountains 

From  hill  to  vallev  flow. 


EPIPHANY 


39 


Kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him, 

And  gold  and  incense  bring; 
All  nations  shall  adore  Him, 

His  praise  all  people  sing. 
To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 

James  Monfgopn  - 


43 


OOXE  with  God  the  Father 
In  majesty  and  might. 
The  Brightness  of  His  glory, 

Eternal  Light  of  Light, 
O'er  this  our  home  of  darkness 
Thy  rays  are  streaming  now; 
The  shadows  flee  before  Thee; 
The  world's  true  Light  art  Thou. 


6.  7  6.  I). 


Yet,  Lord,  we  see  but  darkly; 

O  heavenly  Light,  arise, 
Dispel  these  mists  that  shroud  us, 

And  hide  Thee  from  our  eyes. 
We  long  to  track  the  footprints 

That  Thou  Thyself  hast  trod; 
We  long  to  see  the  pathway 

That  leads  to  Thee,  our  God. 

O  Jesus,  shine  around  us 

With  radiance  of  Thy  grace; 
O  Jesus,  turn  upon  us 

The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 
We  need  no  star  to  guide  us, 

As  on  our  way  we  press, 
If  Thou  Thy  light  vouch  safest, 

O  Sun  of  Righteousness. 


William  fl'altham  // 


40  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 


J' 


44*  6  6,  6  6,  8  8. 

[OIX  all  the  glorious  names 
Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power. 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 

That  angels  ever  bore; 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  His  worth, 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 
My  tongue  would  bless  Thy  Name; 

By  Thee  the  joyful  news 
Of  our  salvation  came; 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  Heaven. 

3  Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 
Offered  His  blood  and  died : 

My  guilty  conscience  seeks 

No  sacrifice  beside: 
His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

4  O  Thou  Almighty  Lord, 
My  Conqueror  and  my  King, 

Thy  sceptre  and  Thy  sword, 
Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing; 
Thine  is  the  power:  behold,  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds  before  Thy  feet. 

Isaac  Watts,  1709.  a. 


O 


45  S.  M. 

SAVIOUR  of  our  race, 
Welcome,  indeed,  Thou  art, 
Blessed  Redeemer,  Fount  of  grace, 
To  this  my  longing  heart! 

2  Light  of  the  world,  abide 

Through  faith  within  my  heart; 
Leave  me  to  seek  no  other  guide, 
Nor  e'er  from  Thee  depart. 


EPIPHANY  41 


3  Thou  art  the  Life,  0  Lord, 

Sole  Light  of  life  Thou  art! 
Let  not  Thy  glorious  rays  be  poured 
In  vain  on  my  dark  heart. 

4  Star  of  the  East,  arise! 

Drive  all  my  clouds  away; 
Guide  me  till  earth's  dim  twilight  dies 
Into  the  perfect  day. 

LauremUtu  Laurenti,  1700.     I  -   Catherine  Winkwortk,  1855.  a. 


46  s.  m 

IGHT  of  the  anxious  heart, 
Jesu^,  Thy  suppliants  cheer; 
Bid  Thou  the  gloom  of  guilt  depart, 
And  shed  Thv  sweetness  here. 


u 


2  O  happy  he  whose  breast 

Thou  makes!  Thine  abode; 
Sweet  Light  that  with  the  pure  wilt  rest, 
For  they  shall  see  their  God. 

3  Brightness  of  God  above. 

Unfathomable  grace. 
Within  our  hearts  implant  Thy  love, 
And  fix  Thy  dwelling-place. 

4  To  lowly  minds  revealed. 

Our  Saviour  we  adore; 
Like  tribute  to  the  Father  yield. 
And  Spirit,  evermore. 

Bernard  of  Clainaux,  d.  1153.     Tr.  Robert  Campbell.  1850. 


47  l.  11 

CHRIST,  our  true  and  only  Light, 
Illumine  those  who  sit  in  night; 

Let  those  afar  now  hear  Thy  voice. 

And  in  Thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 


o 


42  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

2  Fill  with  the  radiance  of  Thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze, 
And  all,  0  Lord,  whose  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  hurts  and  blinds. 

3  And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thee, 
O  gently  seek;  Thy  healing  be 

To  every  wounded  conscience  given, 
And  let  them  also  share  Thy  heaven. 

4  O  make  the  deaf  to  hear  Thy  Word, 
And  teach  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  the  faith  avow, 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now. 

5  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wanderers  to  Thy  fold, 
Unite  those  now  who  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 

6  So  they  with  us  may  evermore 

Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore 
And  endless  praise  to  Thee  be  given 
By  all  Thy  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

Johann  Heermann,  1630. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1858. 


48  Fourth  Sunday  after  Epiphany.  6  4,  6  4.  D. 

FIERCE  was  the  wild  billow, 
Dark  was  the  night, 
Oars  labored  heavily, 

Foam  glimmered  white; 
Trembled  the  mariners, 

Peril  was  nigh; 
Then  said  the  God  of  God, 
"Peace!     It  is  I." 


EPIPHANY 


48 


2  Ridge  of  the  mountain-wave, 

Lower  thy  crest! 
Wail  of  the  tempest  wind, 

Be  thou  at  rest! 
Sorrow  can  never  be, 

Darkness  must  fly, 
Where  saith  the  Light  of  Light, 

"Peace!     It  is  I." 

3  Jesus,  Deliverer, 

Come  Thou  to  me; 
Soothe  Thou  my  voyaging 

Over  life's  sea; 
Thou,  when  the  storm  of  death 

Roars,  sweeping  by, 
Whisper,  O  Truth  of  Truth, 

"Peace!     It  is  I." 


Anatolius,  cir.  VIII  Century. 
It.  John  Mason  Xeale,  1862. 


49  THE  TRANSFIGURATION 

jrF^IS  good,  Lord,  to  be  here! 

X     Thy  glory  fills  the  night; 
Thy  face  and  garments,  like  the  sun, 

Shine  with  unborrowed  light. 

2  'Tis  good,  Lord,  to  be  here, 
Thy  beauty  to  behold, 
Where  Moses  and  Elijah  stand, 
Thy  messengers  of  old. 


S.  M. 


3  Fulfiller  of  the  past! 

Promise  of  things  to  be! 

We  hail  Thy  Body  glorified. 

And  our  redemption  see. 


44  THE   CHURCH   YEAR 

4  Before  we  taste  of  death, 

We  see  Thy  kingdom  come; 
We  fain  would  hold  the  vision  bright, 
And  make  this  hill  our  home. 

5  'Tis  good,  Lord,  to  be  here! 

Yet  we  may  not  remain; 
But  since  Thou  bidst  us  leave  the  mount 
Come  with  us  to  the  plain. 

Joseph  Armitage  Robinson,  cir.  1890. 


I 


THE   PRESENTATION   OF  CHRIST 

50  8  7,87,87. 

[N  His  Temple  now  behold  Him, 

See  the  long-expected  Lord: 
Ancient  prophets  had  foretold  Him, 

God  has  now  fulfilled  His  Word. 
Now  to  praise  Him,  His  redeemed 

Shall  break  forth  with  one  accord. 

2  In  the  arms  of  her  who  bore  Him, 
Virgin  pure,  behold  Him  lie. 

While  His  aged  saints  adore  Him, 

Ere  in  perfect  faith  thev  die. 
Hallelujah!     Hallelujah! 

Los  the  incarnate  God  Most  High! 

3  Jesus,  by  Thy  Presentation, 
Thou  Who  didst  for  us  endure, 

Make  us  see  Thy  great  salvation, 
Seal  us  with  Thy  promise  sure; 

And  present  us  in  Thy  glory, 

To  Thy  Father,  cleansed  and  pure. 

Henry  John  Pye,  cir.  1851.  a. 


EPIPHANY 


51  7  6,  7  6.  I). 

LIGHT  of  the  Gentile  nations, 
J  Thy  people's  Joy  and  Love! 
Drawn  by  Thy  Spirit  hither. 

We  gladly  come  to  prove 
Thy  presence  in  Thy  temple. 

And  wait  with  earnest  mind, 
As  Simeon  once  had  waited 
His  Saviour  God  to  find. 


0  Lord,  Thy  servants  meet  Thee, 

E'en  now,  in  every  place 
Where  Thy  true  Word  hath  promised. 

That  they  should  see  Thy  face. 
Thou  yet  wilt  gently  grant  us. 

Who  gather  round  Thee  here. 
In  faith's  strong  arms  to  bear  Thee, 

As  once  that  aged  seer. 

Be  Thou  our  Joy,  our  Brightness, 

That  shines  'mid  pain  and  loss, 
Our  sun  in  times  of  terror. 

The  glory  round  our  cross; 
A  glow  in  sinking  spirits, 

A  sunbeam  in  distress. 
Physician,  Friend  in  sickness, 

In  death  our  happiness. 

Let  us,  O  Lord,  be  faithful. 

With  Simeon,  to  the  end. 
That  so  his  dying  song  may 

From  all  our  hearts  ascend: 
"O  Lord,  let  now  Thy  servant 

Depart  in  peace  for  aye. 
Since  I  have  seen  my  Saviour, 

Have  here  beheld  His  da  v." 


46  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

5  My  Saviour,  I  behold  Thee 

Now  with  the  eye  of  faith; 
No  foe  of  Thee  can  rob  me, 

Though  bitter  words  he  saith. 
Within  Thy  heart  abiding, 

As  Thou  dost  dwell  in  me, 
No  pain,  no  death  hath  terrors 

To  part  my  soul  from  Thee. 

Johann  Franck,  167 If. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1863. 


52  SEPTUAGESIMA  TO  LENT  l.  m. 

MY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  Thy  Word, 
But  in  Thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  Thy  truth,  and  such  Thy  zeal, 
Such  def'rence  to  Thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  Thy  prayer; 
The  desert  Thy  temptation  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  Thy  vict'ry,  too. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Pattern;  make  me  bear 
More  of  Thy  gracious  image  here; 

Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

Isaac  Watts,  1709. 


53  c.  m. 

)  EHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form 
Appears  each  grace  divine! 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 


B1 


SEPTUAGESIMA  TO   LENT 


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2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heaveoly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 

Was  His  divine  employ. 

3  'Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  He  stood. 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  His  life; 
He  labored  for  their  good. 

4  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  His  Father's  throne. 
With  soul  resigned  He  bowed,  and  said, 
"Thy  will,  not  Mine,  be  done!" 

5  Be  Christ  our  Pattern  and  our  Guide! 

His  image  may  we  bear! 
O  may  we  tread  His  holy  steps, 
His  joys  and  glory  share! 

William  Enfield,  1797. 


54 


C.  M. 


OMEAX  may  seem  this  house  of  clay. 
Yet  'twas  the  Lord's  abode; 
Our  feet  may  mourn  this  thorny  way. 
Yet  here  Emmanuel  trod. 

c2  This  fleshly  robe  the  Lord  did  wear; 
This  watch  the  Lord  did  keep; 
These  burdens  sore  the  Lord  did  bear; 
These  tears  the  Lord  did  weep. 

3  This  world  the  Master  overcame; 

This  death  the  Lord  did  die: 
O  vanquished  world!  O  glorious  shame! 
0  hallowed  agony! 

4  O  vale  of  tears,  no  longer  sad. 

Wherein  the  Lord  did  dwell! 
O  holy  robe  of  flesh  that  clad 
Our  own  Emmanuel! 


48  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

5  Our  very  frailty  brings  us  near 
Unto  the  Lord  of  heaven; 
To  every  grief,  to  every  tear, 
Such  glory  strange  is  given. 

Thomas  Hornblower  Gill,  1850. 


55  L   ML 

TOW  shall  I  follow  Him  I  serve? 
How  shall  I  copy  Him  I  love? 
Nor  from  those  blessed  footsteps  swerve 
Which  lead  me  to  His  seat  above? 


H" 


2  Lord,  should  my  path  through  suffering  lie, 

Forbid  it  I  should  e'er  repine; 
Still  let  me  turn  to  Calvary, 

Nor  heed  my  griefs,  remembering  Thine. 

3  0  let  me  think  how  Thou  didst  leave 

Lntasted  every  pure  delight, 
To  fast,  to  faint,  to  watch,  to  grieve, 
The  toilsome  day,  the  homeless  night: — 

4  To  faint,  to  grieve,  to  die  for  me! 

Thou  earnest  not  Thyself  to  please; 
And,  dear  as  earthly  comforts  be, 
Shall  I  not  love  Thee  more  than  these? 

Josiah  Conder,  182k,  1836. 
56  7  7,7  7. 

FEEBLE,  helpless,  how  shall  I 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die? 
Who,  O  God,  mv  guide  shall  be? 
Who  shall  lead  thy  child  to  Thee? 

2  Blessed  Father,  Gracious  One, 
Thou  hast  sent  Thy  Holy  Son; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need, 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 


SEPTUAGESIMA  TO  LENT  49 

3  Through  this  world,  uncertain,  dim, 
Let  me  ever  lean  on  Him, 

From  His  precepts  wisdom  draw, 
Make  His  life  my  solemn  law. 

4  Thus  in  deed,  and  thought,  and  word, 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lord, 

In  my  weakness,  thus  shall  I 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die. 

William  Henry  Furness,  IBM. 
57  8  7,87,87. 

ALLELUIA!  Song  of  gladness, 
L  Voice  of  everlasting  joy; 
Alleluia!  Sound  the  sweetest 

Heard  among  the  choirs  on  high, 
Hymning  in  God's  blissful  mansion 
Day  and  night  incessantly. 

2  Alleluia!  Church  victorious, 

Thou  may'st  lift  the  joyful  strain; 
Alleluia !  Songs  of  triumph 

Well  befit  the  ransomed  train. 
Faint  and  feeble  are  our  praises 

While  in  exile  we  remain. 

3  Alleluia !  Songs  of  gladness 

Suit  not  always  souls  forlorn; 
Alleluia!  Sounds  of  sadness 

'Midst  our  joyful  strains  are  borne; 
For  in  this  dark  world  of  sorrow 

We  with  tears  our  sins  must  mourn. 

4  Praises  with  our  prayers  uniting, 

Hear  us,  blessed  Trinity; 
Bring  us  to  Thy  blissful  presence, 

There  the  Paschal  Lamb  to  see, 
There  to  Thee  our  Alleluia 

Singing  everlastingly. 

Hywtn  of  XI  Cetdwry. 

Tr.  Cooke  and  Denton  a  Hymnal,  185$. 


50  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

58  LENT  10 10, 10 10. 

OGOD,  I  love  Thee;  not  that  my  poor  love 
May  win  me  entrance  to  Thy  heaven  above, 
Nor  yet  that  strangers  to  Thy  love  must  know 
The  bitterness  of  everlasting  woe. 

2  But,  Jesus,  Thou  art  mine,  and  I  am  Thine: 
Clasped  to  Thy  bosom  by  Thy  arms  divine, 
Who  on  the  cruel  Cross  for  me  hast  borne 

The  nails,  the  spear,  and  man's  unpitying  scorn. 

3  No  thought  can  fathom  and  no  tongue  express 
Thy  griefs,  Thy  toils,  Thy  anguish  measureless, 
Thy  death,  O  Lamb  of  God  the  undefiled, — 
And  all  for  me,  Thy  wayward  sinful  child. 

4  How  can  I  choose  but  love  Thee,  God's  dear  Son, 

0  Jesus,  loveliest,  and  most  loving  One! 
Were  there  no  heav'n  to  gain,  no  hell  to  flee, 
For  what  Thou  art  alone  I  must  love  Thee. 

5  Not  for  the  hope  of  glory  or  reward, 
But  even  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me,  Lord, 

1  love  Thee,  and  will  love  Thee  and  adore, 
Who  art  my  King,  my  God,  for  evermore. 

Francis  Xavier  (?),  d,  1552. 
Tr.  Edward  Henry  Bickersteth.  1889. 


59  L.  M. 

O  CHRIST,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord, 
Saviour  of  all  who  trust  Thy  Word, 
To  them  who  seek  Thee  ever  near, 
Now  to  our  praises  bend  Thine  ear. 

2  In  Thy  dear  Cross  a  grace  is  found — 
It  flows  from  ev'ry  streaming  wound — 
Whose  power  our  inbred  sin  controls, 
Breaks  the  firm  bond,  and  frees  our  souls. 


LENT 


5\ 


Thou  didst  create  the  stars  of  night; 
Yet  Thou  hast  veiled  in  flesh  Thy  light, 
Hast  deigned  a  mortal  form  to  wear, 
A  mortal's  painful  lot  to  bear. 

When  Thou  didst  hang  upon  the  Tree 
The  quaking  earth  acknowledged  Thee; 
When  Thou  didst  there  yield  up  Thy  breath, 
The  world  grew  dark  as  shades  of  death. 

Now  in  the  Father's  glory  high, 
Great  Conqueror,  never  more  to  die, 
Us  by  Thy  mighty  power  defend, 
And  reign  through  ages  without  end. 

Gregory  the  Great,  d.  60Jh 
Tr.  Ray  1' aimer,  1X58. 


60 


8  7,  8  7.  D. 


HAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus! 
Hail.  Thou  Galilean  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor; 

Life  is  given  through  Thy  Xame. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  Blood; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide! 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 
Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side; 


5^2                               THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare, 

Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive; 

Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 

Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

John  Bakewell, 

1767. 

Modern's  Collection, 

1760. 

Augustus  Montague  Toplady, 

1776. 

61                                                                                                      8  7 

8  7. 

O  WEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
lO  Which  before  the  Cross  we  spend; 

Life  and  health  and  peace  possessing, 

From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Here  we  rest  in  wonder,  viewing 

All  our  sins  on  Jesus  laid; 

Here  we  see  redemption  flowing 

From  the  sacrifice  He  made. 

3  Here  we  find  the  dawn  of  heaven, 

While  upon  the  Cross  we  gaze; 

See  our  trespasses  forgiven, 

And  our  songs  of  triumph  raise. 

4  0  that  near  the  Cross  abiding, 

We  may  to  the  Saviour  cleave: 

Naught  with  Him  our  hearts  dividing, 

All  for  Him  content  to  leave. 

James  Allen, 

1757. 

Walter  Shirley, 

1770. 

r 


LENT  53 

62  8  7,8  7. 

[X  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  Cross  forsake  me; 

Lo!  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  Cross  the  radiance  streaming 

Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 

Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  Cross  are  sanctified; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 

Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

John  Bowring ,  1825. 


O 


63  L.  M 

LOVE,  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  high, 
O  great,  O  wondrous  mystery, 
That  God,  the  Son  of  God,  should  take 
Our  mortal  form  for  mortals'  sake! 

2  He  sent  no  angel  to  our  race, 
Of  higher  or  of  lower  place, 
But  He  Himself  to  this  world  came 
And  wore  the  robe  of  human  frame. 

3  For  us  baptized!  then  Spirit-led 
He  fasted, — Who  the  thousands  fed; 
For  us  temptations  sharp  He  knew, 
For  us  the  tempter  overthrew. 

4  For  us  He  prayed,  for  us  He  taught, 
For  us  His  every  work  He  wrought, 
By  words,  and  signs,  and  actions,  thus 
Still  seeking  not  Himself,  but  us. 


54  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

5  For  us  to  wicked  men  betrayed, 

Scourged,  mocked,  in  crown  of  thorns  arrayed; 
For  us  He  bore  the  Cross's  death, 
For  us  at  length  gave  up  His  breath. 

6  For  us  He  rose  from  death  again, 
For  us  He  went  on  high  to  reign, 
For  us  He  sent  His  Spirit  here 

To  guide,  to  strengthen,  and  to  cheer. 

Thomas  a  Kempis  (?),  d.  1471. 
Tr.  Benjamin  Webb,  185$. 


64  L.  M. 

ORD  JESUS,  when  we  stand  afar 
And  gaze  upon  Thy  holy  Cross, 
In  love  of  Thee,  and  scorn  of  self, 
O  mav  we  count  the  world  as  loss! 


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2  When  we  behold  Thy  bleeding  wounds, 

The  thorny  path  that  Thou  Jiast  trod, 
Make  us  to  hate  the  load  of  sin 
That  lay  so  heavy  on  our  God. 

3  0  Holy  Lord,  uplifted  high, 

With  outstretched  arms  in  mortal  woe, 
Embracing  in  Thy  wondrous  love 
The  sinful  world  that  lies  below; — 

4  Give  us  an  ever-living  faith 

To  gaze  beyond  the  things  we  see; 
And  in  the  mystery  of  Thy  death 
Draw  us  and  all  men  unto  Thee. 

William  Walsham  How,  185$. 


65  S.  M.  D. 

rIDE  open  are  Thy  hands, 
Paying  with  more  than  gold 
The  awful  debt  of  guilty  men, 
Forever  and  of  old. 


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LENT 

Ah,  lei  me  grasp  those  hands, 
That  we  may  never  part. 

And  let  the  power  of  their  blood 
Sustain  my  fainting  heart. 

Wide  open  are  Thine  arms, 

A  fallen  world  to  embrace; 
To  take  to  love  and  endless  rest 

Our  whole  forsaken  race. 
Lord,  I  am  sad  and  poor, 

But  boundless  is  Thy  grace; 
Give  me  the  soul-transforming  joy 

For  which  I  seek  Thy  face. 

Draw  all  my  mind  and  heart 

Up  to  Thy  throne  on  high. 
And  let  Thy  sacred  Cross  exalt 

My  spirit  to  the  sky. 
To  these,  Thy  mighty  hands, 

My  spirit  I  resign: 
Living,  I  live  alone  to  Thee, 

Dying,  alone  am  Thine. 


Bernard  of  Clairraux  (?),  d.  1153. 
Tr.  Charles  Porterfield  Krauth,  1870.  a. 


66 


L.  M. 


WE  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died, 
Of  Him  Who  died  upon  the  Cross; 
The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride, 

For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 

2  Inscribed  upon  that  Cross  we  see. 

In  shining  letters,  "God  is  Love." 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  Tree, 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  Cross!  it  takes  our  guilt  away; 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up; 
It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day. 
And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 


56  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

4  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave, 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight; 
It  takes  all  terror  from  the  grave, 

And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  light. 

5  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 

The  angels'  theme  in  heaven  above. 

Thomas  Kelly,  1815. 


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67  6  6,  6  6,  6  6. 

WY  life  was  given  for  me. 
Thy  Blood,  O  Lord,  was  shed 
That  I  might  ransomed  be, 

And  quickened  from  the  dead. 
Thy  life  was  given  for  me; 
What  have  I  given  for  Thee? 

2  Long  years  were  spent  for  me 
In  weariness  and  woe, 

That  through  eternity 

Thy  glory  I  might  know. 
Long  years  were  spent  for  me; 
Have  I  spent  one  for  Thee? 

3  Thy  Father's  home  of  light, 
Thy  rainbow-circled  throne, 

Were  left  for  earthly  night, 

For  wanderings  sad  and  lone. 
Yea,  all  was  left  for  me; 
Have  I  left  aught  for  Thee? 

4  And  Thou  hast  brought  to  me 
Down  from  Thy  home  above 

Salvation  full  and  free, 

Thy  pardon  and  Thy  love. 
Great  gifts  Thou  broughtest  me; 
What  have  I  brought  to  Thee? 


LENT  51 

0  let  my  life  be  given, 

My  years  for  Thee  be  spent; 

World-fetters  all  be  riven, 

And  joy  with  suffering  blent. 
Thou  gav'st  Thyself  for  me, 

1  give  myself  to  Thee. 

Frances  Ridley  Haver  gal,  1S58.  a. 


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68  6  6,  6  G,  4  I,  I  1. 

^HY  works,  not  mine,  0  Christ, 
Speak  gladness  to  this  heart; 
They  tell  me  all  is  done; 
They  bid  my  fear  depart. 
To  whom,  save  Thee, 
Who  canst  alone 
For  sin  atone. 
Lord,  shall  I  flee? 

2  Thy  tears,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 
Have  wept  my  guilt  away, 

And  turned  this  night  of  mine 
Into  a  blessed  day. 

To  whom,  save  Thee, 
Who  canst  alone 
For  sin  atone, 
Lord,  shall  I  flee? 

3  Thy  wounds,  not  mine,  0  Christ, 
Can  heal  my  bruised  soul: 

Thy  stripes,  not  mine,  contain 
The  balm  that  makes  me  whole. 
To  whom,  save  Thee, 
Who  canst  alone 
For  sin  atone. 
Lord,  shall  I  flee? 

4  Thy  Cross,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 
Has  borne  the  awful  load 

Of  sins  that  none  could  bear 
But  the  incarnate  God. 


58  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

To  whom,  save  Thee, 

Who  canst  alone 

For  sin  atone, 
Lord,  shall  I  flee? 

5  Thy  death,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 
Has  paid  the  ransom  due; 
Ten  thousand  deaths  like  mine 
Would  have  been  all  too  few. 
To  whom,  save  Thee, 
Who  canst  alone 
For  sin  atone, 
Lord,  shall  I  flee? 

Horatius  Bonar,  1857 


O 


69  L.M. 

JESUS,  crucified  for  man, 
O  Lamb,  all-glorious  on  Thy  throne, 
Teach  Thou  our  wondering  souls  to  scan 
The  mystery  of  Thy  love  unknown. 

2  We  pray  Thee,  grant  us  strength  to  take 
Our  daily  cross,  whate'er  it  be, 

And  gladly  for  Thine  own  dear  sake 
In  paths  of  pain  to  follow  Thee. 

3  As  on  our  daily  way  we  go, 
Through  light  or  shade,  in  calm  or  strife, 

O  may  we  bear  Thy  marks  below 
In  conquered  sin  and  chastened  life. 

4  And  week  by  week  this  day  we  ask 
That  holy  memories  of  Thy  Cross 

May  sanctify  each  common  task, 
And  turn  to  gain  each  earthly  loss. 

5  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  our  cross  to  bear 
Till  at  Thy  feet  we  lay  it  down, 

Win  through  Thy  Blood  our  pardon  there, 
And  through  the  cross  attain  the  crown. 

William  Walsham  How,  1871. 


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70  3  <;.  7  6,  B£77. 

[ESUS,  Name  all  names  above, 
Jesus,  besl  and  dearest, 

Jesus.  Fount  of  perfect  love, 
Holiest,  tenderest,  Dearest; 
Jesus,  Source  of  grace  completest, 
Jesus  purest.  Jesus  sweetest, 

Jesus,  Well  of  power  divine. 
Make  me,  keep  me,  seal  me  Thine! 

Thou  didst  call  the  prodigal; 

Thou  didst  pardon  Mary; 
Thou  Whose  words  can  never  falk 

Love  can  never  vary; 
Thou  Whose  wounds  are  ever  pleading, 
And  Thy  Passion  interceding, 

From  my  misery  let  me  rise 

To  a  home  in  Paradise! 

Jesus,  crowned  with  thorns  for  me. 

Scourged  for  my  transgression, 
Witnessing,  through  agony. 

That  Thy  good  confession; 
Jesus,  clad  in  purple  raiment. 
For  my  evils  making  payment. 

Let  not  all  Thy  woe  and  pain, 

Let  not  Calvary  be  in  vain! 

When  I  reach  death's  bitter  sea. 

And  its  waves  roll  higher. 
Earthly  help  forsaking  me 

As  the  storm  draws  nigher; 
Jesus,  leave  me  not  to  languish: 
Helpless,  hopeless,  full  of  anguish! 

Jesus,  let  me  hear  Thee  say: 

"Thou  shalt  be  with  Me  to-day!" 

Theoctittu*  of  the  Sim  7:'</"<.  cir.  890. 
Tr.  John  Mamm  Xeale,  1862.  a. 


60  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 


71  L.  M. 

[ESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  Whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days? 


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2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  Friend 
On  Whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend! 
No;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  Name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain! 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

Joseph  Grigg,  1765. 
Revised  by  Benjamin  Francis,  1787. 


72  8  5,8  3. 

^RT  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 
Art  thou  sore  distressed? 
"Come  to  Me,"  saith  One,  "and  coming, 
Be  at  rest." 


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LENT 


61 


2  Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him, 

If  He  be  my  Guide? 
"Id  His  feet  and  hands  are  wound-prints 
And  His  side." 

3  Hath  He  diadem,  as  Monarch, 

That  His  brow  adorns? 
"Yea,  a  crown  in  very  surety, 
But  of  thorns." 

4  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

AY  hat  His  guerdon  here? 
"Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labor, 
Many  a  tear." 

5  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last? 
"Sorrow  vanquished,  labor  ended, 
Jordan  passed." 

6  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay? 
"Not  till  earth  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away." 

?  Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling, 
Is  He  sure  to  bless? 
"Saints,  apostles,  prophets,  martyrs, 
Answer,  'Yes.'  " 


John  Mason  Seale.  1853 
Based  on  the  Greek. 


73 


CHRISTIAN,  dost  thou  see  them 
On  the  holy  ground, 
How  the  hosts  of  darkness 

Compass  thee  around? 
Christian,  up  and  smite  them, 

Counting  gain  but  loss; 
Smite  them  by  the  merit 
Of  the  holv  Cross. 


62  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

2  Christian,  dost  thou  feel  them, 

How  they  work  within, 
Striving,  tempting,  luring, 

Goading  into  sin? 
Christian,  never  tremble; 

Never  be  down-cast; 
Gird  thee  for  the  battle, 

Watch  and  pray  and  fast. 

3  Christian,  dost  thou  hear  them, 

How  they  speak  thee  fair: 
4 * Al ways  fast  and  vigil? 

Always  watch  and  prayer?" 
Christian,  answer  boldly, 

"While  I  breathe,  I  pray." 
Peace  shall  follow  battle, 

Night  shall  end  in  day. 

4  Hear  the  words  of  Jesus: 

"O  My  servant  true, 
Thou  art  very  weary, — 

I  was  weary  too; 
But  that  toil  shall  make  thee 

Some  day  all  Mine  own, 
And  the  end  of  sorrow 

Shall  be  near  My  throne." 

Andrew  of  Crete,  d.  732. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Seale,  186$. 


74  6  6,6  6. 

[ESUS,  meek  and  lowly, 
Saviour,  pure  and  holy, 
On  Thy  love  relying, 
Hear  me  humbly  crying. 


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2  Prince  of  life  and  power, 
My  salvation's  tower, 
On  the  Cross  I  view  Thee 
Calling  sinners  to  Thee. 


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68 


3  There  behold  me  gazing 
At  the  sight  amazing; 
Bending  low  before  Thee, 
Helpless,  I  adore  Thee. 

4  By  Thy  red  wounds  streaming, 
With  Thy  life-blood  gleaming, 
Blood  for  sinners  flowing, 
Pardon  free  bestowing; 

5  By  that  fount  of  blessing, 
Thy  dear  love  expressing, 
All  my  aching  sadness 
Turn  Thou  into  gladness. 

6  Lord,  in  mercy  guide  me; 
Be  Thou  e'er  beside  me; 
In  Thy  ways  direct  me, 
'Neath  Thy  wings  protect  me. 


Henry  Collins,  185$. 


75 


S.  M. 


WHEN  sorrow  and  remorse 
Prey  at  my  heart,  to  Thee 
I  look,  Who  on  the  holy  Cross 
Wast  slain  for  wretched  me. 

2  Thy  Passion,  Lord,  inspires 

My  spirit  day  by  day, 
That  I  from  all  low  dark  desires 
Have  strength  to  flee  away. 

3  Whate'er  the  burden  be, 

The  cross  upon  me  laid, 
Or  want  or  shame,  I  look  to  Thee; 
Be  Thou,  O  Christ,  my  aid. 

4  And  let  Thy  sorrows  cheer 

My  soul  when  I  depart; 
Give  strength  to  cast  away  all  fear, 
Console,  sustain  my  heart. 


61  THE   CHURCH   YEAR 

5  Since  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Help  me  to  trust  Thy  grace, 
That  Thou  wilt  take  me  up  to  Thee, 
Where  I  shall  see  Thy  face. 

Justus  Gesenius  and  Datid  Denicke,  I646. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winhcorth,  1855.  a. 


76  77.77. 

'HEX  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe, 
When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow, 
When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear! 


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2  Thou  our  throbbing  flesh  hast  worn, 
Thou  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear! 

3  When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin; 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear! 

4  Thou  the  shame,  the  grief,  hast  known; 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own. 
Thou  hast  deigned  their  load  to  bear; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear! 

5  Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head, 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed, 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear! 

Henry  Hart  Milman,  1827.  a. 

77  cm. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 


78 


LENT  65 

The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  Blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power. 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 

Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 

And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save. 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

William  Coir  per,  1771.  a. 


JESUS,  Saviour,  Son  of  God, 
Bearer  of  the  sinner's  load. 
Breaker  of  the  captive's  chain. 
Cleanser  of  the  guilty's  stain, 

2  Thou  the  sinner's  death  hast  died, 
Thou  for  us  wast  crucified: 

For  our  sins  Thy  flesh  was  torn, 
Thou  our  penalty  hast  borne. 

3  Saviour,  Surety,  Lamb  of  God, 
Thou  hast  bought  us  with  Thy  Blood; 
Thou  hast  wiped  the  debt  away. 
Nothing  left  for  us  to  pay; 

4  Nothing  left  for  us  to  bear, 
Nothing  left  for  us  to  share 
But  the  pardon  and  the  bliss, 
But  the  love,  the  light,  the  peace. 


66  THE  CHURCH   YEAR 

5  I  to  Thee  will  look  and  live, 
And,  in  looking,  praises  give; 
Looking  lightens,  looking  heals, 
Looking  all  the  gladness  seals. 

6  Jesus,  Saviour,  Son  of  God, 
Bearer  of  the  sinner's  load, 
I  would  rise  to  Thee  above, 

I  would  look,  and  praise,  and  love. 

Horatius  Bonar,  1861.  a. 

79  L.  M. 

AWHILE  in  spirit,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Into  the  desert  would  we  flee; 
Awhile  upon  the  barren  steep, 
Our  fast  with  Thee  in  spirit  keep. 

2  Awhile  from  Thy  temptation  learn 
False  Satan's  wileful  lures  to  spurn, 
And  in  our  hearts  to  feel  and  own 
"Man  liveth  not  by  bread  alone." 

3  O  Thou,  once  tempted  like  as  we, 
Thou  knowest  our  infirmity; 

Be  Thou  our  Helper  in  the  strife, 
Be  Thou  our  true,  our  inward  Life. 

4  And  while  at  Thy  command  we  pray 
"Give  us  our  bread  from  day  to  day," 
May  we  with  Thee,  O  Christ,  be  fed, 
Thou  Word  of  God,  Thou  living  Bread. 

Joseph  Francis  Thrupp,  18 53.  a. 


80  LITANY  HYMNS  8  7,87,47. 

[ESUS,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 


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Bend  from  heaven  Thy  gracious  ear; 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  Thee, 
Friend  of  helpless  sinners,  hear! 

By  Thy  mercy, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord! 


LENT:   LITANY  HYMNS 


67 


2  Taught  by  Thine  unerring  Spirit, 

Boldly  we  draw  nigh  to  God, 

Only  in  Thy  spotless  merit, 

Only  through  Thy  precious  Blood: 

By  Thy  mere  y, 
0  deliver  us,  good  Lord! 

3  From  the  depth  of  nature's  blindness, 

From  the  hard'ning  power  of  sin, 
From  all  malice  and  unkindness, 
From  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord! 

4  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  the  day  of  Satan's  power, 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 
In  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord! 

5  In  the  weary  hours  of  sickness, 

In  the  times  of  grief  and  pain, 
When  we  feel  our  mortal  weakness, 
When  the  creature's  help  is  vain, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord ! 

6  In  the  solemn  hour  of  dying, 

In  the  awful  Judgment  Day, 
May  our  souls,  on  Thee  relying, 
Find  Thee  still  our  Rock  and  Stay; 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord! 

John  James  Cummins,  1839. 


81 


SUFFERING  Son  of  Man,  be  near  me, 
In  my  sufferings  to  sustain; 
In  my  sorer  griefs  to  cheer  me 
By  Thy  more  than  mortal  pain. 


7,  8  7. 


68  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

2  Call  to  mind  that  unknown  anguish 

In  Thy  days  of  flesh  below, 
When  Thy  troubled  soul  did  languish 
Under  a  whole  world  of  woe. 

3  By  Thy  most  severe  temptation 

In  that  dark  satanic  hour; 
By  Thy  last  mysterious  Passion, 
Screen  me  from  the  adverse  power. 

4  By  Thy  fainting  in  the  garden, 

By  Thy  dreadful  Death,  I  pray, 
Write  upon  my  heart  Thy  pardon, 
Take  my  sins  and  fears  away. 

5  By  the  travail  of  Thy  spirit, 

By  Thine  outcry  on  the  Tree, 
By  Thine  agonizing  merit, 
Gracious  Lord,  remember  me! 

Charles  Wesley,  1767.  a. 


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82  7  7,  7  7.  D. 

AVIOUR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bend  th'  adoring  knee; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies, 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes; 
O,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany! 

By  Thy  helpless  infant  years, 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness, 
By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  th'  insulting  tempter's  power; 
Turn,  O  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  litanv! 


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I.KNT:    LITANY    HYMNS  (5!) 

By  Thine  bout  of  dire  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer; 
By  the  Cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn. 
Piercing  spear,  the  torturing  scorn; 

By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  Sacrifice; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry. 
Hear  our  solemn  litany! 
By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan; 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone; 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God; 
O,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty,  re-ascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  litany! 

Robert  Grant,  IS  15. 


i    i.i    i.i    i  . 


SOX  of  Man,  to  Thee  I  cry; 
By  the  wondrous  mystery 
Of  Thy  dwelling  here  on  earth. 
By  Thy  pure  and  holy  birth. 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see : 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 
Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry; 
By  Thy  bitter  agony. 
By  Thy  pangs,  to  us  unknown. 
By  Thy  spirit's  parting  groan. 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see: 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

Prince  of  Life,  to  Thee  I  cry; 
By  Thy  glorious  majesty. 
By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  Thy  power  to  help  and  save. 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see: 
Manifest  Thvself  to  me. 


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4  Lord  of  Glory,  God  Most  High, 
Man  exalted  to  the  sky! 
With  Thy  love  my  bosom  fill ; 
Prompt  me  to  perform  Thy  will; 
Then  Thy  glory  I  shall  see: 
Thou  wilt  bring  me  home  to  Thee. 

Richard  Mant,  1828.  a. 

THE  WORDS  ON  THE  CROSS 

84  7  7  7,  6. 

Part  I 

Father,  forgive  them;  for  they  know  not  what  they  do. — Luke  xxiii :  34. 

JESUS,  in  Thy  dying  woes, 
Even  while  Thy  life-blood  flows, 
Craving  pardon  for  Thy  foes : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  Saviour,  for  our  pardon  sue, 
When  our  sins  Thy  pangs  renew, 
For  we  know  not  what  we  do; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  O  may  we,  who  mercy  need, 
Be  like  Thee  in  heart  and  deed, 
When  with  wrong  our  spirits  bleed : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Part  II 

To-day  shalt  thou  be  with  Me  in  Paradise. — Luke  xxiii :  43. 

1  Jesus,  pitying  the  sighs 

Of  the  thief  who  near  Thee  dies, 
Promising  him  Paradise : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  May  we  in  our  guilt  and  shame, 
Still  Thy  love  and  mercy  claim, 
Calling  humbly  on  Thy  Name : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 


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3  May  OUT  hearts  to  Thee  incline. 
Looking  from  our  cross  to  Thine; 
Cheer  our  souls  with  hope  divine: 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Part  III 

Woman,  behold  thy  son  I     Behold  thy  mother ! — John  xix  :  26,  27. 

1  Jesus,  loving  to  the  end 

Her  whose  heart  Thy  sorrows  rend, 
And  Thy  dearest  human  friend: 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  May  we  in  Thy  sorrows  share, 
For  Thy  sake  all  peril  dare, 
And  enjoy  Thy  tender  care: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  May  we  all  Thy  loved  ones  be, 
All  one  holy  family. 

Loving  for  the  love  of  Thee : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Part  IV 

My  God,  My  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  Me? — Matt,  xxvii :  46. 

1  Jesus,  whelmed  in  fears  unknown. 
With  our  evil  left  alone, 

While  no  light  from  heaven  is  shown: 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  When  we  seem  in  vain  to  pray, 
And  our  hope  seems  far  away, 
In  the  darkness  be  our  stay: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  Though  no  Father  seem  to  hear, 
Though  no  light  our  spirits  cheer, 
May  we  know  that  God  is  near: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 


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Part  V 

/  thirst.— John  xix  :  28. 

1  Jesus,  in  Thy  thirst  and  pain, 

While  Thy  wounds  Thy  life-blood  drain, 
Thirsting  more  our  love  to  gain: 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  Thirst  for  us  in  mercy  still; 
All  Thy  holy  work  fulfill; 
Satisfy  Thy  loving  will: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  May  we  thirst  Thy  love  to  know; 
Lead  us  in  our  sin  and  woe 
Where  the  healing  waters  flow: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Part  VI 
//  is  finished. — John  xix  :  30. 

1  Jesus,  all  our  ransom  paid, 
All  Thy  Father's  will  obeyed; 
By  Thy  sufF rings  perfect  made: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  Save  us  in  our  souFs  distress: 
Be  our  help  to  cheer  and  bless. 
While  we  grow  in  holiness : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  Brighten  all  our  heavenward  way 
With  an  ever  holier  ray 

Till  we  pass  to  perfect  day: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Part  VII 

Father,  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  My  spirit. — Luke  xxiii :  4G. 
1  Jesus,  all  Thy  labor  vast, 
All  Thy  woe  and  conflict  past; 
Yielding  up  Thy  soul  at  last: 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 


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When  the  death-shades  round  us  lower, 
Guard  us  from  the  tempter's  power, 
Keep  us  in  that  trial  hour: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

May  Thy  life  and  death  supply, 
Grace  to  live  and  grace  to  die, 
Grace  to  reach  the  home  on  high : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Thomas  Benson  Pollock,  18?0. 


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LORD  of  mercy  and  of  might, 
J  Of  mankind  the  Life  and  Light, 
Maker,  Teacher,  Infinite: 
Jesus,  hear  and  save! 

2  Strong  Creator,  Saviour  mild, 
Humbled  to  a  mortal  child, 
Captive,  beaten,  bound,  reviled: 

Jesus,  hear  and  save ! 

3  Throned  above  celestial  things, 
Borne  aloft  on  angels'  wings, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings: 

Jesus,  hear  and  save! 

4  Soon  to  come  to  earth  again. 
Judge  of  angels  and  of  men, 
Hear  us  now,  and  hear  us  then: 

Jesus,  hear  and  save! 

Reginald  Heber,  1811. 


86  PALM  SUNDAY  7  6.7  6.D. 

ALL  glory,  laud,  and  honor 
l  To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King; 
To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 


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2  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  Name  comest, 
The  King  and  Blessed  One! 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honor 

To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King; 
To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 

Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 

3  The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high, 
And  mortal  men  and  all  things 
Created  make  reply. 

4  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went; 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

5  To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise; 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

6  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises; 

Accept  the  praise  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 

Theodulph  of  (Means,  d.  821.     Tr.  John  Mason  Seale,  1851  a.,  1859. 


87  c.  m. 

[ESUS!  exalted  far  on  high, 
To  Whom  a  Name  is  given — 
A  Xame  surpassing  every  name 
That's  known  in  earth  or  heaven! 


j1 


Before  Whose  throne  shall  every  knee 
Bow  down  with  one  accord; 

Before  Whose  throne  shall  every  tongue 
Confess  that  Thou  art  Lord; 


PALM   SUNDAY 


3  Jesus,  Who  in  the  form  of  God, 

Didst  equal  honor  claim. 
Yet,  to  redeem  our  guilty  souls. 
Didst  stoop  to  death  and  shame! 

4  O  may  that  mind  in  us  be  formed 

Which  shone  so  bright  in  Thee, 
An  humble,  meek,  and  lowly  mind, 
From  pride  and  envy  free. 

5  May  we  to  others  stoop,  and  learn 

To  emulate  Thy  love; 
So  shall  we  bear  Thine  image  here, 
And  share  Thy  throne  above. 

Thomas  Cottcrill,  1805. 


88 


L.  M. 


RIDE  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die! 
O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

2  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 
The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes 
To  see  the  approaching  Sacrifice. 

3  Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 

Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh: 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Expects  His  own  anointed  Son. 


Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 

In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die ! 

Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 

Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power  and  reign. 

Henry  Hart  Milman,  1827 


76  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

89  HOLY  WEEK  c.  M. 

OTHOU,  Who  through  this  Holy  Week 
Didst  suffer  for  us  all; 
The  sick  to  heal,  the  lost  to  seek, 
To  raise  up  them  that  fall; 

2  We  cannot  understand  the  woe 

Thy  love  was  pleased  to  bear; 
O  Lamb  of  God,  we  only  know 
That  all  our  hopes  are  there. 

3  Thy  feet  the  path  of  suffering  trod; 

Thy  hand  the  victory  won; 
What  shall  we  render  to  our  God 
For  all  that  He  hath  done? 

John  Mason  Seale,  181&. 

90  6  5,0  5. 

GLORY  be  to  Jesus, 
Who,  in  bitter  pains, 
Poured  for  me  the  life-blood 
From  His  sacred  veins! 

2  Grace  and  life  eternal 

In  that  Blood  I  find; 
Blest  be  His  compassion, 
Infinitely  kind! 

3  Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream 
Which  from  endless  torments 
Doth  the  world  redeem! 

4  Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 

Pleaded  to  the  skies; 

But  the  Blood  of  Jesus 

For  our  pardon  cries! 


HOLY   WEEK 


91 


5  Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 

Angel-hosts  rejoicing 
Make  their  glad  reply. 

6  Lift  we  then  our  voi 

Swell  the  mighty  flood; 
Louder  still,  and  louder 
Praise  the  precious  Blood! 


From  the  Italian. 
Tr.  Edward  Casual. 


THE  royal  standard  forward  goes, 
The  holy  Cross  with  mystery  glows, 
Where  death  by  life  was  put  to  shame, 
And  life  from  death  triumphant  came. 

2  Here  from  my  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Flows  forth  the  purifying  tide, 
That  lets  no  sinful  spot  remain, 
As  blood  and  water  cleanse  each  stain. 


L.  M 


3  Fulfilled  is  now  the  hope  foretold. 
That  faithful  prophets  sang  of  old; 
When  God  His  wondering  people  see, 
Ruling  all  nations  from  the  Tree. 

4  Hail!  only  source  of  hope  and  life; 
In  this  sad  time  of  pain  and  strife. 
To  faithful  souls  Thy  grace  increase, 
And  to  the  guilty  give  Thy  peace. 

5  And  now,  0  Blessed  Trinity, 
Let  endless  praises  be  to  Thee, 

Who  through  the  triumph  of  Thy  love, 
Hast  gained  for  us  a  crown  above. 

Forhemahu,  d.  669.     Tr.  John  Caspar  Matte?, 


1913. 


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92  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

[ESUS,  Refuge  of  the  weary, 
Object  of  the  spirit's  love, 
Fountain  in  life's  desert  dreary, 

Saviour  from  the  world  above; 
O  how  oft  Thine  eyes,  offended, 

Gaze  upon  the  sinner's  fall; 
Yet  upon  the  Cross  extended, 

Thou  didst  bear  the  pain  of  all. 


Do  we  pass  that  Cross  unheeding, 

Breathing  no  repentant  vow, 
Though  we  see  Thee  wounded,  bleeding, 

See  Thy  thorn-encircled  brow? 
Yet  Thy  sinless  death  hath  brought  us 

Life  eternal,  peace,  and  rest; 
Only  what  Thy  grace  hath  taught  us 

Calms  the  sinner's  stormy  breast. 

Jesus,  may  our  hearts  be  burning 

With  more  fervent  love  for  Thee; 
May  our  eyes  be  ever  turning 

To  Thy  Cross  of  agony; 
Till  in  glory,  parted  never 

From  the  blessed  Saviour's  side, 
Graven  in  our  hearts  for  ever. 

Dwell  the  Cross,  the  Crucified. 

Girolamo  Savonarola,  d.  11,98. 
Tr.  Jane  Francesca  Wilde,  1853. 


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93  7  7,77,77. 

I O  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 


HOLY  WEEK 


7!) 


c2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned; 
O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall! 

O  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss; 
Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb; 

There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  Sacrifice  complete; 
"It  is  finished,"  hear  Him  cry; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  His  breathless  clay ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom; 

Who  hath  taken  Him  away? 
Christ  is  ris'n! — He  meets  our  eyes; 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

James  Montgomery,  18i 


94 


8  7,  8' 


NOW,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising. 
Sing  aloud  in  mournful  strain 
Of  the  sorrows  most  amazing, 
And  the  agonizing  pain, 
Which  our  Saviour 
Sinless  bore,  for  sinners  slain. 


He  the  ruthless  scourge  enduring, 
Ransom  for  our  sins  to  pay, 

Sinners  by  His  own  stripes  curing, 
Raising  those  who  wounded  lay, 

Bore  our  sorrows, 
And  removed  our  pains  away. 


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3  He  to  liberty  restored  us 

By  the  very  bonds  He  bare; 
And  His  nail-pierced  limbs,  afford  us 
Each  a  stream  of  mercy  rare; 

Lo!  He  draws  us 
To  the  Cross,  and  keeps  us  there. 

4  'When  His  painful  life  was  ended, 

Then  the  spear  transfixed  His  side, 
Blood  and  water  thence  descended, 
Pouring  forth  a  double  tide; 

This  to  cleanse  us; 
That  to  heal  us  is  applied. 

5  Jesus!  may  Thy  promised  blessing 

Comfort  to  our  souls  afford; 
May  we,  now  Thy  love  possessing, 
And  at  length  our  full  reward, 

Ever  praise  Thee 
As  our  ever-glorious  Lord ! 

Claude  de  Santeuil,  1680. 
Tr.  John  Chandler,  1837.  a. 


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95  7  7,  7  7.  D. 

ORD,  Thy  Death  and  Passion  give 
Strength  and  comfort  at  my  need. 
Every  hour  while  here  I  live 

On  Thy  love  my  soul  shall  feed. 
Thou  didst  once  for  me  endure, 
And  I  fly  all  thoughts  impure; 
Thinking  on  Thy  bitter  pains, 
Hushed  in  prayer  my  heart  remains. 

2  Thy  blest  Cross  hath  power  to  heal 
All  the  wounds  of  sin  and  strife. 
Lost  in  Thee,  my  heart  doth  feel 
Sudden  warmth  and  nobler  life. 


HOLY   WEEK  81 


In  my  saddest,  darkest  grief, 
Let  Thy  sweetness  bring  relief, 
Thou  Who  earnest  but  to  save, 
Thou  Who  fearest  not  the  grave! 

Lord,  in  Thee  I  place  my  trust, 
Thou  art  my  Defence  and  Tower; 

Death  Thou  treadest  in  the  dust, 
O'er  my  soul  he  hath  no  power. 

That  I  may  have  part  in  Thee, 

Help  and  save  and  comfort  me; 

Give  me,  of  Thy  grace  and  might, 

Resurrection,  life,  and  light! 

Fount  of  good,  within  me  dwell! 

For  the  peace  Thy  presence  sheds 
Keeps  us  safe  in  conflict  fell, 

Charms  the  pain  from  dying  beds. 
Hide  me  safe  within  Thine  arm, 
Where  no  foe  can  hurt  or  harm; 
Whoso.  Lord,  in  Thee  doth  rest, 
He  hath  conquered,  he  is  blest. 

Johann  Heemiann,  I644. 

Baaed  on  a  Latin  Hymn  of  Bernard  of  Clainaux,  d.  11-53. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkuorth,  1856.  a. 


96  11  10. 11  10. 

MY  Lord,  my  Master,  at  Thy  feet  adoring, 
I  see  Thee  bow'd  beneath  Thy  load  of  woe; 
For  me,  a  sinner,  is  Thy  life-blood  pouring; 

For  Thee,  my  Saviour,  scarce  my  tears  will  flow. 

2  Thine  own  disciple  to  the  Jews  hath  sold  Thee, 
With  friendship's  kiss  and  loyal  word  he  came; 
How  oft  of  faithful  love  my  lips  have  told  Thee, 
While  Thou  hast  seen  my  falsehood  and  my  shame! 


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3  With  taunts  and  scoffs  they  mock  what  seems  Thy 

weakness, 
With  blows  and  outrage  adding  pain  to  pain; 
Thou  art  unmoved  and  steadfast  in  Thy  meekness; 
When  I  am  wrong'd,  how  quickly  I  complain! 

4  My  Lord,  my  Saviour,  when  I  see  Thee  wearing 

Upon  Thy  bleeding  brow,  the  crown  of  thorn, 
Shall  I  for  pleasure  live,  or  shrink  from  bearing 
Whatever  may  be  my  lot  of  pain  or  scorn? 

5  O  victim  of  Thy  love!  O  pangs  most  healing! 

O  saving  death !  O  fruitful  agonies ! 
I  pray  Thee,  Christ,  before  Thee  humbly  kneeling, 
For  ever  keep  Thy  Cross  before  mine  eyes. 

Jacques  Bridaine,  d.  1767. 
Tr.  Thomas  Benson  Pollock,  1887. 


97  L.M. 

rHEX  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 


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Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 

Save  in  the  Death  of  Christ,  my  God; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 

I  sacrifice  them  to  His  Blood. 

See,  from  His  head.  His  hands.  His  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down! 

Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small: 

Love  so  amazing,  so  divine. 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

Isaac  Wa'- 


HOLY   WEEK 


83 


98  8  7,87.77. 

CHRIST  the  Life  of  all  the  living, 
Christ  the  Death  of  death  our  foe, 
Who  Thyself  for  us  once  giving 
To  the  darkest  depths  of  woe, 
Patiently  didst  yield  Thy  breath 
But  to  save  my  soul  from  death; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

c2  Thou,  ah  Thou,  hast  taken  on  Thee 

Bitter  strokes,  a  cruel  rod; 
Pain  and  scorn  were  heaped  upon  Thee, 

O  Thou  sinless  Son  of  God, 
Only  thus  for  me  to  win 
Rescue  from  the  bonds  of  sin; 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

3  Thou  didst  bear  the  smiting  only 

That  it  might  not  fall  on  me; 
Stoodest  falsely  charged  and  lonely, 

That  I  might  be  safe  and  free; 
Comfortless  that  I  might  know 
Comfort  from  Thy  boundless  woe. 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 


Then  for  all  that  wrought  our  pardon, 

For  Thy  sorrows  deep  and  sore, 
For  Thine  anguish  in  the  garden, 

I  wrill  thank  Thee  evermore; 
Thank  Thee  with  my  latest  breath 
For  Thy  sad  and  cruel  death, 
For  that  last  and  bitter  cry 
Praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 


Ernst  Chriatopk  Homburg,  1659. 
Tr.  Catherine  Wink-worth,  1  - 


84  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

99  GOOD    FRIDAY  7  c,  7  6.  d. 

O  SACRED  Head,  now  wounded, 
With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down, 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns,  Thy  only  crown ! 
O  Sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now,  was  Thine!    . 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 
I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

2  How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn! 
How  does  that  visage  languish, 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn! 
What  Thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered, 

Was  all  for  sinners'  gain; 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 

3  Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour! 

'Tis  I  deserve  Thy  place! 
Look  on  me  with  Thy  favor, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  Thy  grace. 
Receive  me,  my  Redeemer; 

My  Shepherd,  make  me  Thine! 
Of  every  good  the  Fountain, 

Thou  art  the  Spring  of  mine ! 

4  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end! 
O  make  me  Thine  for  ever, 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never, 

Outlive  mv  love  to  Thee. 


GOOD   FRIDAY  85 


5  Be  near  when  I  am  dying; 

O!  show  Thy  Cross  to  me; 
Lord,  on  Thy  help  relying 

Come  Thou  and  set  me  free; 
These  eyes,  new  faith  receiving, 

From  Thee  shall  never  move; 
For  he  who  dies  believing 

Dies  safely  in  Thy  love. 

Paul  Gerhardt,  1666. 

Based  on  a  Latin  Hymn  of  Bernard  of  Clairvauz,  d.  lloJ. 

Tr.  James  U'addell  Alexander,  l8-i(>.  a. 

100  n  ii  ii,  o. 

AH,  holy  Jesus,  how  hast  Thou  offended, 
l  That  man  to  judge  Thee  hath  in  hate  pretended  ? 
By  foes  derided,  by  Thine  own  rejected, 

0  most  afflicted. 

2  Who  was  the  guilty?    Who  brought  this  upon  Thee? 
Alas,  my  treason,  Jesus,  hath  undone  Thee. 

'Twas  I,  Lord  Jesus,  I  it  was  denied  Thee: 

1  crucified  Thee. 

3  Lo,  the  good  Shepherd  for  the  sheep  is  offered; 
The  slave  hath  sinned,  and  the  Son  hath  suffered; 
For  man's  atonement,  while  he  nothing  heedeth, 

God  intercedeth. 

4  For  me,  kind  Jesus,  was  Thine  Incarnation, 
Thy  mortal  sorrow,  and  thy  life's  oblation; 
Thy  death  of  anguish  and  thy  bitter  Passion, 

For  my  salvation. 

5  Therefore,  kind  Jesus,  since  I  cannot  pay  Thee, 
I  do  adore  Thee,  and  will  ever  pray  Thee, 
Think  on  Thy  pity  and  Thy  love  unswerving, 

Not  my  deserving. 

Johann  Heermann,  1030. 
Tr.  Robed  Bridges  (18  U ). 


86  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 


101  c  it 

kLAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  Head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 


AL 


2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 

Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown! 
And  love  beyond  degree! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in. 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  His  dear  Cross  appears; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe. 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away; 
Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

Isaac  Watts,  1707 


B1 


102  6,6  6,4,8  8,4. 

lEHOLD  the  Lamb  of  God! 
0  Thou  for  sinners  slain 
Let  it  not  be  in  vain 

That  Thou  hast  died. 
Thee  for  my  Saviour  let  me  take. 
My  only  refuge  let  me  make 
Thy  pierced  side! 

2  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God! 
Into  the  sacred  flood 
Of  Thy  most  precious  Blood 
My  soul  I  cast; 


GOOD   I'IMDAY  87 


Wash  me  and  make  me  clean  within, 
And  keep  me  pun*  from  every  sin, 
Till  all  be  past. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God! 
All  hail,  incarnate  Word! 
Thou  everlasting  Lord, 

Saviour  most  blest! 
Fill  us  with  love  that  never  faints, 
Grant  us,  with  all  Thy  blessed  saints, 

Eternal  rest. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God! 
Worthy  is  He  alone 
To  sit  upon  the  throne 

Of  God  above, 
One  with  the  Ancient  of  all  days, 
One  with  the  Comforter  in  praise, 

All  Light,  all  Love! 

Matthew  Bridges,  18^8.  a. 


103  s.  m. 

PERFECT  life  of  love! 
All.  all  is  finished  now: 
All  that  'He  left  His  throne  above 
To  do  for  us  below. 


o 


2  Xo  work  is  left  undone 

Of  all  the  Father  willed; 
His  toil,  His  sorrows,  one  by  one, 
The  Scripture  have  fulfilled. 

3  Xo  pain  that  we  can  share 

But  He  has  felt  its  smart; 
All  forms  of  human  grief  and  care 
Have  pierced  that  tender  heart. 


88  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

4  In  perfect  love  He  dies: 

For  me  He  dies,  for  me; 
0  all-atoning  Sacrifice, 
I  cling  by  faith  to  Thee. 

5  Work  then,  O  Lord,  in  me, 

As  Thou  for  me  hast  wrought; 
And  let  my  love  the  answer  be 
To  grace  Thy  love  has  brought. 

Henry  Williams  Baker,  1875. 
104  7  7,  7  7,  7  7. 

THRONED  upon  the  awful  tree, 
King  of  grief,  I  watch  with  Thee; 
Darkness  veils  Thine  anguished  face, 
None  its  lines  of  woe  can  trace, 
None  can  tell  what  pangs  unknown 
Hold  Thee  silent  and  alone. 

2  Silent  through  those  three  dread  hours, 
Wrestling  with  the  evil  powers, 

Left  alone  with  human  sin. 
Gloom  around  Thee  and  within, 
Till  the  appointed  time  is  nigh, 
Till  the  Lamb  of  God  may  die. 

3  Hark  that  cry  that  peals  aloud 
Upward  through  the  whelming  cloud! 
Thou,  the  Father's  Only  Son, 
Thou,  His  own  Anointed  One. 
Thou  dost  ask  Him — can  it  be? 
"Why  hast  Thou  forsaken  Me?" 

4  Lord,  should  fear  and  anguish  roll 
Darkly  o'er  my  sinful  soul, 
Thou,  Who  once  wast  thus  bereft 
That  Thine  own  might  ne'er  be  left — 
Teach  me  by  that  bitter  cry 

In  the  gloom  to  know  Thee  nigh. 

John  Ellerton,  1Z75. 


EASTER    EVE 


89 


105 


L.  M. 


OCOME  and  mourn  with  me  awhile; 
O  come  ye  to  the  Saviour's  .side; 
O  come,  together  let  us  mourn; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

2  Have  we  no  tears  to  shed  for  Him, 

While  soldiers  scoff  and  Jews  deride? 
Ah!  look  how  patiently  He  hangs; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

3  O  love  of  God!  O  sin  of  man! 

In  this  dread  act  your  strength  is  tried; 
And  victory  remains  with  love; 
For  He,  our  Love,  is  crucified ! 

Frederick  William  Faber,  181(9. 


106  EASTER   EVE 

LORD  Jesus,  Who,  our  souls  to  save, 
.J  Didst  rest  and  slumber  in  the  grave. 
Now  grant  us  all  in  Thee  to  rest. 
And  here  to  live  as  seems  Thee  best. 


L.  M. 


c2  Give  us  the  strength,  the  dauntless  faith, 
That  Thou  hast  purchased  with  Thy  death, 
And  lead  us  to  that  glorious  place, 
Where  we  shall  see  the  Father's  face. 


0  Lamb  of  God,  Who  once  was  slain, 
We  thank  Thee  for  that  bitter  pain. 
Let  us  partake  Thy  death,  that  we 
May  enter  into  Life  with  Thee. 


Georg  Werner,  1 638. 

Based  on  a  Latin  Hymn,  XIV  Cent. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winhcorth,  1858. 


90 


THE   CHURCH  YEAR 


107  6  6,  11.  D. 

REST  of  the  weary !  Thou 
Thyself  art  resting  now, 
Where  lowly  in  Thy  sepulchre  Thou  liest; 
From  out  her  deathly  sleep 
My  soul  doth  start,  to  weep 
So  sad  a  wonder,  that  Thou,  Saviour,  diest ! 

2  Thy  bitter  anguish  o'er, 

To  this  dark  tomb  they  bore 
Thee,  Life  of  life — Thee,  Lord  of  all  creation! 

The  hollow  rocky  cave 

Must  serve  Thee  for  a  grave, 
Who  wast  Thyself  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

3  O  Prince  of  Life !  I  know 
That  when  I  too  lie  low, 

Thou  wilt  at  last  my  soul  from  death  awaken; 

Wherefore  I  will  not  shrink 

From  the  grave's  awful  brink; 
The  heart  that  trusts  in  Thee  shall  ne'er  be  shaken. 

4  My  Jesus,  day  by  day, 
Help  me  to  watch  and  pray. 

Beside  the  tomb  where  in  my  heart  Thou'rt  laid. 

Thy  bitter  death  shall  be 

My  constant  memory, 
My  guide  at  last  into  Death's  awful  shade. 

Salomo  F ranch,  16$ 5. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winhcorth,  1S55. 


108  EASTER  7 

COME,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 
Of  triumphant  gladness; 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 
Into  joy  from  sadness; 


6,  7  6.  D. 


RASTER  !>1 

Ti>  the  spring  of  souls  to-day: 
Christ  hath  burst  Ili^  prison, 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  death, 
As  a  sun  hath  risen. 

£  All  the  winter  of  our  sins, 

Long  and  dark,  is  flying 
From  His  light,  to  Whom  we  give 

Laud  and  praise  undying. 
Neither  might  the  gates  of  death. 

Nor  the  tomb's  dark  portal, 
Nor  the  watchers,  nor  the  seal. 

Hold  Thee  as  a  mortal. 

3  But  to-day  amidst  the  Twelve 

Thou  didst  stand,  bestowing 
That  Thy  peace,  which  evermore 

Passeth  human  knowing'. 
Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 

Of  triumphant  gladness; 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness. 

John  of  Damascus.  VIII  Century. 

109  8  8  8,4. 

THE  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done! 
The  victory  of  life  is  won! 
The  song  of  triumph  has  begun! 

Alleluia ! 

"2  The  pow'rs  of  death  have  done  their  worst. 
But  Christ  their  legions  hath  dispersed; 
Let  shouts  of  holy  joy  outburst! 

Alleluia! 

3  The  three  sad  days  are  quickly  sped. 
He  rises  glorious  from  the  dead; 
All  glory  to  our  risen  Head! 

Alleluia! 


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THE  CHURCH  YEAR 


4  He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell; 
The  bars  from  heav'n's  high  portals  fell; 
Let  hymns  of  praise  His  triumph  tell ! 

Alleluia! 

5  Lord!  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  Thee, 
From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servants  free, 
That  we  may  live,  and  sing  to  Thee, 

Alleluia ! 

Latin  Hymn  of  unknown  date. 
Tr.  Francis  Pott,  1859. 

110  8  7,  8  7,  7  8,  7  4. 

CHRIST  Jesus  lay  in  death's  strong  bands, 
For  our  offences  given; 
But  now  at  God's  right  hand  He  stands, 

And  brings  us  life  from  heaven; 
Wherefore  let  us  joyful  be. 
And  sing  to  God  right  thankfully 
Loud  songs  of  Alleluia! 
Alleluia ! 

2  It  was  a  strange  and  dreadful  strife, 

When  Life  and  death  contended; 
The  victory  remained  with  Life, 

The  reign  of  death  was  ended; 
Stripped  of  power,  no  more  he  reigns; 
An  empty  form  alone  remains; 

His  sting  is  lost  for  ever! 
Alleluia ! 

3  So  let  us  keep  the  festival 

Whereto  the  Lord  invites  us; 
Christ  is  Himself  the  joy  of  all, 

The  Sun  that  warms  and  lights  us; 
By  His  grace  He  doth  impart 
Eternal  sunshine  to  the  heart; 

The  night  of  sin  is  ended! 
Alleluia! 


Ill 


EASTER  93 

Then  let  us  feast  this  Easter  day 

On  the  true  Bread  of  heaven; 
The  Word  of  grace  hath  purged  away 

The  old  and  wicked  leaven: 
Christ  alone  our  souls  will  feed; 
He  is  our  meat  and  drink  indeed; 

Faith  lives  upon  no  other! 
Alleluia! 

Martin  Luther,  15BJL 

Based  on  the  Sequence  Victiniae  PaachalL 

TV.  Richard  Massie,  1854.  a- 


CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say; 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth,  reply. 
Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won; 
Lo!  the  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er; 
Lo!  He  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal; 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell! 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise; 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 
Lives  again  our  glorious  King; 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Once  He  died  our  souls  to  save; 
Where  thy  victory,  O  grave? 

Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head: 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 
Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven! 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given; 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now; 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou ! 

Charles  Wesley,  1739,  a. 


94 


THE   CHURCH  YEAH 


112 


7  7,  7  7. 


CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to-day; 
Christians,  haste  your  vows  to  pay; 
Offer  ye  your  praises  meet 
At  the  Paschal  Victim's  feet. 

2  For  the  sheep  the  Lamb  hath  bled, 
Sinless  in  the  sinner's  stead; 
"Christ  is  ris  n,"  to-day  we  cry; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

3  Christ,  the  Victim  undefiled, 
God  and  man  hath  reconciled: 
While  in  strange  and  awful  strife 
Met  together  death  and  Life: 

4  Christians,  on  this  happy  day 
Haste  with  joy  your  vows  to  pay; 
"Christ  is  ris'n,'*  to-day  we  cry; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

5  Christ  Who  once  for  sinners  bled. 
Now  the  first-born  from  the  dead, 
Throned  in  endless  might  and  power, 
Lives  and  reigns  for  evermore. 


6  Hail,  Eternal  Hope  on  high! 
Hail,  Thou  King  of  victory! 
Hail,  Thou  Prince  of  Life  adored! 
Help  and  save  us,  Gracious  Lord. 

Medieval  Sequence. 
Tr.  Jane  Eliza  Lee  son,  1851. 

113  7  7,  7  7. 

JESUS  CHRIST  is  risen  to-day,  Alleluia! 
Our  triumphant  holy  day,  Alleluia ! 
Who  did  once,  upon  the  Cross,  Alleluia! 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss.     Alleluia ! 


EASTER 


95 


£  Hymns  of  praise  then  lei  u>  sing,  Alleluia! 
Unto  Christ,  our  heavenly  King,  Alleluia! 

Who  endured  the  Cross  and  grave,  Alleluia! 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save.     Alleluia! 

3  But  the  pains  which  He  endured.  Alleluia' 
Our  salvation  have  procured.  Alleluia! 
Now  above  the  sky  He's  King.  Alleluia! 
Where  the  angels  ever  sing.     Alleluia! 

From  the  Latin,  XIII  Cent. 
Tr.  in  Lyra  Davidii 
Arnold's  Compleat  Psalmodist,  1749,  a. 


114 


CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  again; 
Christ  hath  broken  every  chain; 
Hark,  angelic  voices  cry. 
Singing  evermore  on  high. 
Alleluia ! 

2  He  Who  gave  for  us  His  life. 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife. 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day; 
We  too  sing  for  jov,  and  sav: 

Alleluia ! 

3  He  Who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 
Comfortless  upon  the  Cross, 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high. 
Pleads  for  us,  and  hears  our  cry: 

Alleluia ! 


He  Who  slumbered  in  the  grave, 
Is  exalted  now  to  save; 
Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings, 
Alleluia!^ 


96 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR 


5  Now  He  bids  us  tell  abroad. 
How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
How  the  penitent  forgiven. 
How  we,  too,  may  enter  heaven. 

Alleluia! 

6  Thou  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  Thy  ransomed  people  feed; 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away. 
That  we  all  may  sin^  for  ave: 

Alleluia! 

Michael  Weisse,  1531. 
Tr.  Catherine  ttinkicorth,  1858. 


115 


7  6,  7  6.  D. 


THE  day  of  Resurrection! 
Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad! 
The  Passover  of  gladness! 

The  Passover  of  God! 
From  death  to  life  eternal. 

From  earth  unto  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over 
With  hymns  of  victory. 

Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil. 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  resurrection-light ; 
And,  listening  to  His  accents. 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain, 
His  own  "All  hail!" — and,  hearing. 

Mav  raise  the  victor-strain. 


3  Xow  let  the  heavens  be  joyful! 
Let  earth  her  song  begin! 
Let  all  the  world  keep  triumph. 
And  all  that  is  therein ; 


EASTER  (J7 

hi  grateful  exultation 

Their  notes  let  all  things  blend. 
For  Christ  the  Lord  hath  risen. 

Our  Joy,  that  hath  no  end! 

John  of  Damascus,  VIII  Century.      Tr.  John  Mason  Xeale,  18C£.  a. 


116 


i). 


ALLELUIA!  Alleluia! 
Jr\.  Hearts  to  heaven  and  voices  raise; 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  gladness, 

Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  praise; 
He  Who  on  the  Cross  a  Victim 

For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  King  of  Glory, 

Now  is  risen  from  the  dead. 

2  Christ  is  risen!    Christ  the  first-fruits 

Of  the  holy  harvest  field, 
Which  will  all  its  full  abundance 

At  His  second  coming  yield. 
Then  the  golden  ears  of  harvest 

Will  their  heads  before  Him  wave, 
Ripened  by  His  glorious  sunshine, 

From  the  furrows  of  the  grave. 

3  Christ  is  risen!    we  are  risen: 

Shed  upon  us  heavenly  grace, 
Rain,  and  dew,  and  gleams  of  glory, 

From  the  brightness  of  Thy  face; 
That  we,  Lord,  with  hearts  in  heaven, 

Here  on  earth  may  fruitful  be, 
And  by  angel-hands  be  gathered. 

And  be  ever  safe  with  Thee. 

4  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 
Alleluia!  to  the  Saviour, 

Who  has  gained  the  victory: 


98  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

Alleluia!  to  the  Spirit, 

Font  of  love  and  sanctity; 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 

To  the  Triune  Majesty. 

Christopher  Wordsworth,  1862. 
117  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

CHRIST  is  risen!  Alleluia! 
Risen  our  victorious  Head! 
Sing  His  praises!  Alleluia! 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead! 
Gratefully  our  hearts  adore  Him 

As  His  light  once  more  appears; 
Bowing  down  in  joy  before  Him, 
Rising  up  from  griefs  and  tears. 

Christ  is  risen!  Alleluia! 

Risen  our  victorious  Head! 
Sing  His  praises!  Alleluia! 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead. 

2  Christ  is  risen!  all  the  sadness 

Of  our  Lenten  fast  is  o'er; 
Through  the  open  gates  of  gladness 

He  returns  to  life  once  more; 
Death  and  hell  before  Him  bending, 

He  doth  rise,  the  Victor  now, 
Angels  on  His  steps  attending, 

Glory  round  His  wounded  brow. 

3  Christ  is  risen!  all  the  sorrow 

That  last  evening  round  Him  lay, 
Now  hath  found  a  glorious  morrow 

In  the  rising  of  to-day; 
iVnd  the  grave  its  first-fruits  giveth, 

Springing  up  from  holy  ground; 
He  was  dead,  but  now  He  liveth ; 

He  was  lost,  but  He  is  found: 


EASTER  99 

4  Christ  is  risen!  henceforth  never 

Death  or  hell  shall  us  enthrall; 
Be  we  Christ's,  in  Him  for  ever 

We  have  triumphed  over  all; 
All  the  doubting  and  dejection 

Of  our  trembling  hearts  have  ceased; 
Tis  His  day  of  Resurrection ! 

Let  us  rise  and  keep  the  Feast. 

John  Samuel  Beidey  Monsell,  1S63. 

118  ii,  ii,  ii,  ii,  ii. 

WELCOME,  happy  morning!   age  to  age  shall 
say: 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished;  heaven  is  won  to-day! 
Lo!  the  Dead  is  living,  God  for  evermore! 
Him,  their  true  Creator,  all  His  works  adore. 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished;  heaven  is  won  to-day! 

2  Maker  and  Redeemer,  Life  and  Health  of  all. 
Thou  from  heaven  beholding  human  nature's  fall, 
Thou  of  God  the  Father,  true  and  only  Son, 
Manhood  to  deliver,  manhood  didst  put  on. 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished;  heaven  is  won  to-day! 

3  Thou,  of  life  the  Author,  death  didst  undergo, 
Tread  the  path  of  darkness,  saving  strength  to  show; 
Come  then,  True  and  Faithful,  now  fulfill  Thy  word; 
'Tis  Thine  own  third  morning:  rise,  O  buried  Lord! 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished;  heaven  is  won  to-day! 

4  Loose  the  souls  long  prisoned,  bound  with  Satan's 

chain; 
All  that  now  is  fallen  raise  to  life  again; 
Show  Thy  face  in  brightness,  bid  the  nations  see; 
Bring  again  our  daylight;  day  returns  with  Thee; 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished;  heaven  is  won  to-day! 

From  Fortunatus,  VI  Century. 
Jr.  John  Ellerton,  1868.  a. 


100 


THE   CHURCH  YEAR 


119 


CM. 


WELCOME,  Thou  Victor  in  the  strife, 
Welcome  from  out  the  cave ! 
To-day  we  triumph  in  Thy  life 
Around  Thine  empty  grave. 

2  Our  enemy  is  put  to  shame, 

His  short-lived  triumph  o'er; 
Our  God  is  with  us,  we  exclaim: 
We  fear  our  foe  no  more. 

3  The  dwellings  of  the  just  resound 

With  songs  of  victory; 
For  in  their  midst,  Thou,  Lord,  art  found, 
And  bringest  peace  with  Thee. 

4  0  let  Thy  conqu'ring  banner  wave 

O'er  hearts  Thou  makest  free; 
And  point  the  path  that  from  the  grave 
Leads  heavenward  up  to  Thee. 

Benjamin  Schmolck,  1712.    Tr.  Catherine  Winfavorth,  1855. 


120 


ASCENSION 


8  7,  8  7.  D. 


SEE  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph! 
See  the  King,  in  royal  state, 
Riding  on  the  clouds,  His  chariot, 

To  His  heavenly  palace  gate ! 
Hark!  the  choir  of  angel  voices, 

Joyful  alleluias  sing, 
And  the  portals  high  are  lifted 
To  receive  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  is  this  that  comes  in  glory 
With  the  trump  of  jubilee? 
Lord  of  battles,  God  of  armies, 
He  has  gained  the  victory ! 


ASCENSION 


101 


He  Who  on  the  Cross  did  suffer, 

He  Who  from  the  grave  arose, 
He  has  vanquished  sin  and  Satan, 

He  by  death  has  spoiled  His  foes. 

Now  our  heavenly  Aaron  enters 

With  His  Blood  within  the  veil; 
Joshua  now  is  come  to  Canaan, 

And  the  kings  before  Him  quail; 
Now  He  plants  the  tribes  of  Israel 

In  their  promised  resting-place; 
Now  our  great  Elijah  offers 

Double  portion  of  His  grace. 

Thou  hast  raised  our  human  nature 

On  the  clouds  to  God's  right  hand; 
There  we  sit  in  heavenly  places. 

There  with  Thee  in  glory  stand; 
Jesus  reigns,  adored  by  angels: 

Man  with  God  is  on  the  throne; 
Mighty  Lord,  in  Thine  Ascension 

We  by  faith  behold  our  own. 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Father; 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Dying,  risen,  ascending  for  us, 

Who  the  heav'nly  realm  has  won; 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Spirit ; 

To  One  God  in  Persons  Three; 
Glory  both  in  earth  and  heaven. 

Glory,  endless  glory,  be. 

Christopher  Wordsworth,  1862 


8  7,  8  7,  4  7. 


LOOK,  ye  saints!  the  sight  is  glorious, 
J  See  the  Man  of  Sorrows  now; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow; 
Crown  Him!  Crown  Him! 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 


102  THE  CHURCH   YEAR 

2  Crown  the  Saviour!  angels  crown  Him! 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings; 

In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  Him, 

While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings; 

Crown  Him!  Crown  Him! 
Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  Him, 

Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim; 

Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  Him, 

Own  His  Title,  praise  His  Name; 

Crown  Him!  Crown  Him! 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame. 

4  Hark,  those  bursts  of  acclamation! 

Hark,  those  loud  triumphant  chords! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station; 
O  what  joy  the  sight  affords ! 

Crown  Him!  Crown  Him! 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 

Thomas  Kelly,  1809. 

122  L.  M. 

A  HYMN  of  glory  let  us  sing; 
New  hymns  throughout  the  world  shall  ring; 
By  a  new  way  none  ever  trod, 
Christ  mounteth  to  the  throne  of  God. 

2  May  our  affections  thither  tend, 
And  thither  constantly  ascend, 
Where,  seated  on  the  Father's  throne, 
Thee,  reigning  in  the  heavens,  we  own! 

3  Be  Thou  our  present  Joy,  O  Lord, 
Who  wilt  be  ever  our  Reward; 
And  as  the  countless  ages  flee, 
May  all  our  glory  be  in  Thee! 

Bede,  d.  735. 
Tr.  Elizabeth  Rundle  Charles,  1858. 


am  ENSION  L03 


T 


123  M.  D. 

THOU  art  gone  up  on  high 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 

And  round  Thy  throne  unceasingly 

The  songs  of  praise  arise. 
But  we  are  lingering  here, 

With  sin  and  care  oppressed; 
Lord,  send  Thy  promised  Comforter, 

And  lead  us  to  our  rest. 


124 


Thou  art  gone  up  on  high; 

But  Thou  didst  first  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  misery 

To  pass  unto  Thy  crown; 
And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 

Our  onward  course  must  be; 
But  only  let  that  path  of  tears 

Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee! 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high; 

But  Thou  shaft  come  again 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 

Attendant  in  Thy  train. 
0  by  Thy  saving  power 

So  make  us  live  and  die, 
That  we  may  stand,  in  that  dread  hour. 

At  Thy  right  hand  on  high! 

Emma  Leslie  Take,  1851. 


DRAW  us  to  Thee,  Lord  Jesus, 
And  we  will  hasten  on; 
For  strong  desire  doth  seize  us 
To  go  where  Thou  art  gone. 

2  Draw  us  to  Thee;  enlighten 

These  hearts  to  find  Thy  way, 
That  else  the  tempests  frighten. 
Or  pleasures  lure  astray. 


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3  Draw  us  to  Thee;  and  teach  us 

E'en  now  that  rest  to  find. 
Where  turmoils  cannot  reach  us. 
Nor  cares  weigh  down  the  mind. 

4  Draw  us  to  Thee;  nor  leave  us 

Till  all  our  path  is  trod: 
Then  in  Thine  arms  receive  us. 
And  bear  us  home  to  God. 

Friedrich  Funcke,  1686. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winiwortl 


KINGDOM  AXD  GLORY  OF  CHRIST 
125  cm 

THE  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 
Is  crowned  with  glory  now; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 

The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

"2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 
Is  His,  is  His  by  right, 

The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  Light. 

3  The  Joy  of  all  who  dwell  above. 

The  Joy  of  all  below. 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love. 
And  grants  His  Xame  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  Cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name. 

Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  Him  above; 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mvsterv  of  His  love. 


KINGDOM   AND   GLORY  OF  CHRIST  105 

6  The  Cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 
Though  shame  and  death  to  Him; 
Hi-  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth, 

Their  everlasting  theme. 

Thomas  Kelly,  1-- 
120  0  b,  0  6,  8  S. 

REJOICE,  the  Lord  is  Kin-: 
Your  Lord  and  King  adore; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore; 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say.  rejoice. 

2  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  reigns. 

The  God  of  truth  and  love; 
When  He  had  purged  our  stains 

He  took  His  seat  above; 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven, 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given ; 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

4  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand 

Till  all  His  foes  submit. 
And  bow  to  His  command. 

And  fall  beneath  His  feet : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice; 
Rejoice,  again  I  say.  rejoice. 

Charles  WetU , 
127  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

ALLELUIA!  sing  to  Jesus; 
l  His  the  sceptre.  His  the  throne; 
Alleluia!  His  the  triumph, 
His  the  victory  alone. 


106  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

Hark!  the  songs  of  peaceful  Sion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood: 
"Jesus  out  of  every  nation 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  Blood." 

2  Alleluia !  not  as  orphans 

We  are  left  in  sorrow  now; 
Alleluia !  He  is  near  us, 

Faith  believes,  nor  questions  how. 
Though  the  cloud  from  sight  received  Him, 

When  the  forty  days  were  o'er, 
Shall  our  hearts  forget  His  promise: 

"I  am  with  you  evermore"? 

3  Alleluia !  Bread  of  Heaven, 

Thou  on  earth  our  food  and  stay, 
Alleluia !  here  the  sinful 

Flee  to  Thee  from  day  to  day; 
Intercessor,  Friend  of  sinners, 

Earth's  Redeemer,  plead  for  me, 
Where  the  songs  of  all  the  sinless 

Sweep  across  the  crystal  sea. 

William  Chatierton  Dix, 


128  c.  M. 

CHRIST,  our  Hope,  our  heart's  Desire, 
Maker  and  God  of  all, 
Word  in  the  latter  days  made  flesh, 
Redeemer  from  the  fall; 


o 


2  How  vast  the  mercy  and  the  love 

Which  laid  our  sins  on  Thee, 
And  led  Thee  to  a  cruel  death, 
To  set  Thy  people  free! 

3  But  now  the  bands  of  death  are  burst, 

The  ransom  has  been  paid; 
And  Thou  art  on  Thy  Father's  throne, 
In  glorious  robes  arraved. 


KINGDOM  AND   GLORY  OF   CHRIST  10? 

4  O  may  Thy  mighty  love  prevail 

Our  sinful  souls  to  span-; 
O  may  we  come  before  Thy  throne, 
And  see  Thy  glory  there ! 

5  O  Christ,  be  Thou  our  present  Joy, 

Our  future  great  Reward; 
Our  only  glory  may  it  be 
To  glory  in  the  Lord! 

6  All  praise  to  Thee  Who  art  gone  up 

Triumphantly  to  heaven; 
All  praise  to  God  the  Father's  Xame 
Aiid  Holy  Ghost  be  given. 

Latin  Hymn  of  VII  or  VIII  Century. 
Tr.  John  Chandler,  1 


B' 


129  oo  7,  .5  57. 

> EAUTIFUL  Saviour! 

King  of  Creation! 
Son  of  God  and  Son  of  Man! 

Truly  I'd  love  Thee, 

Truly  I'd  serve  Thee, 
Light  of  my  soul,  my  Joy,  my  Crown. 

2  Fair  are  the  meadows. 
Fair  are  the  woodlands. 

Robed  in  flowers  of  blooming  spring; 

Jesus  is  fairer, 

Jesus  is  purer; 
He  makes  our  sorrowing  spirit  sing. 

3  Fair  is  the  sunshine, 
Fair  is  the  moonlight, 

Bright  the  sparkling  stars  on  high; 

Jesus  shines  brighter, 

Jesus  shines  purer, 
Than  all  the  angels  in  the  sky. 


108  THE  CHURCH   YEAR 

4  Beautiful  Saviour! 

Lord  of  the  nations! 
Son  of  God  and  Son  of  Man! 

Glory  and  honor, 

Praise,  adoration, 
Now  and  for  evermore  be  Thine ! 

Miinster  Gesangbuch,  1677.     Tr.  Joseph  Augustus  Seiss,  1873. 

130  c  m 

COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  thev  cry, 

"To  be  exalted  thus." 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"For  He  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise! 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  Name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Isaac  Watts,  1707. 


131  C  M 

LLL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 


AL 


KINGDOM   AND  GLORY  OF  CHRIST  109 


i  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  your  God 
Who  from  His  altar  call; 
Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  of  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  Who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

.  On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

6  O  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 

We  at  His  feet  may  fall; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Edward  Perronet,  1780. 
Stanzas  5  and  6  by  John  Rippon,  1787 . 


H 


132  c.  m. 

[AIL,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord! 
Let  powers  immortal  sing, 
Adore  the  co-eternal  Word, 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King! 

To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud, 

Thy  Name  hosannas  ring; 
Around  Thy  throne  their  myriads  crowd, 

And  shout,  "The  Lord  is  King!" 

Hail  Him,  they  cry,  ye  sons  of  light, 

Of  joy  th'  eternal  Spring; 
Praise  Him  Who  formed  you  by  His  might, 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King! 


110  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

4  Hail  Him,  ye  saints,  Whose  love  for  you 

Has  drawn  the  monster's  sting; 
O  render  to  the  Lord  His  due; 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King! 

5  Cry  out  and  shout,  fair  Zion's  land! 

Ye  priests,  your  offerings  bring; 
Watchmen,  that  on  her  ramparts  stand, 
O  shout,  "The  Lord  is  King!" 

6  Let  worlds  above  and  worlds  below, 

In  songs  united  sing; 
And,  while  eternal  ages  flow, 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King! 

Edward  Perronet,  1785. 


H 


133  8  7,  8  7,  7  7. 

[ARK!  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 
Sound  the  note  of  praise  above: 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love, 
See,  He  sits  on  yonder  throne; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Jesus,  hail!  Whose  glory  brightens 
All  above,  and  makes  it  fair; 

Lord  of  life,  Thy  smile  enlightens', 

Cheers,  and  charms  Thy  people  here. 
When  we  think  of  love  like  Thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  for  ever; 
Thine  an  everlasting  crown; 

Nothing  from  Thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  Thou  hast  made  Thine  own; 
Happy  objects  of  Thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  Thy  face. 


KINGDOM  AND   GLORY  OF  CHRIST  111 

Saviour,  hasten  Thine  appearing; 

Bring,  O  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away; 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing: 
"Glory,  glory,  to  our  King." 

Thomas  Kelly,  1806.  a. 


134  S.  M.  D. 

CROWN  Him  with  many  crowns, 
The  Lamb  upon  His  throne; 
Hark!  how  the  heavenly  anthem  drowns 

All  music  but  its  own! 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 

Of  Him  Who  died  for  thee, 
And  hail  Him  as  thy  chosen  King 
Through  all  eternity. 

2  Crown  Him  the  Son  of  God 

Before  the  worlds  began; 
And  ye,  who  tread  where  He  hath  trod, 

Crown  Him  the  Son  of  Man, 
Who  every  grief  hath  known 

That  wrings  the  human  breast, 
And  takes  and  bears  them  for  His  own 

That  all  in  Him  may  rest. 

3  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  life, 

Who  triumphed  o'er  the  grave, 
And  rose  victorious  in  the  strife 

For  those  He  came  to  save; 
His  glories  now  we  sing, 

Who  died,  and  rose  on  high, 
Who  died,  eternal  life  to  bring, 

And  lives,  that  death  may  die. 


112  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

4  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  heaven, 

Enthroned  in  worlds  above, 
Crown  Him  the  King  to  Whom  is  given 

The  wondrous  name  of  Love. 
Crown  Him  with  many  crowns 

As  thrones  before  Him  fall, 
Crown  Him,  ye  kings,  with  many  crowns, 

For  He  is  King  of  all. 

Stanza  1,  Matthew  Bridges,  1851. 
Stanzas  2-1,,  Godfrey  Thring,  1882. 


135  c  m. 

OFOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace! 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  Thy  Name. 

3  Jesus,  the  Name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancelled  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free; 
His  Blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean; 
His  Blood  avails  for  me. 

5  Look  unto  Him,  ye  nations;  own 

Your  God,  ye  fallen  race; 
Look,  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 
Be  justified  by  grace. 


KINGDOM   AM)   GLORY  OF  CHRIST  118 

(>  See  all  your  sins  on  Jesus  laid; 
The  Lamb  of  God  was  slain: 
His  soul  was  once  an  offering  made 
For  every  soul  of  man. 

7  Glory  to  God,  and  praise,  and  love, 
Be  ever,  ever  given, 
By  saints  below  and  saints  above, 
The  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

Charles  Wesley,  1738.  a. 


136  L.  M 

KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives! 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives! 

He  lives,  He  lives,  Who  once  was  dead, 

He  lives,  my  ever-living  Head. 


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2  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

3  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply. 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  His  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

4  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  wipe  away  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives  all  blessings  to  impart. 

5  He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  Name! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus  still  the  same; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives: 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives ! 

Samuel  Medley,  1775.  a. 


114  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

137  L  M. 

WHERE  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands, 
The  house  of  God  not  made  with  hands, 
A  great  High-Priest  our  nature  wears, 
The  Saviour  of  mankind  appears. 


2  He  Who  for  men  their  surety  stood, 
And  pour'd  on  earth  His  precious  Blood, 
Pursues  in  heav'n  His  mighty  plan, 
The  Saviour  and  the  Friend  of  man. 

3  Though  now  ascended  up  on  high, 
He  bends  on  earth  a  brother's  eye; 
Partaker  of  the  human  name, 

He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame. 

4  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart 
The  Man  of  Sorrows  had  a  part; 
He  sympathizes  with  our  grief, 
And  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 

5  With  boldness  therefore  at  the  throne 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known, 
And  ask  the  aid  of  heav'nly  power, 
To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour. 

Michael  Bruce,  cir.  176^. 


138  6  6,  6  6,  8  8. 

ARISE,  my  soul,  arise, 
L  Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears : 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  His  hands. 


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2  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede. 
His  all-redeeming  love. 

His  precious  Blood  to  plead; 
His  Blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  He  bears, 

Received  on  Calvary; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 

They  strongly  speak  for  me; 
Forgive  him,  0  forgive,  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die! 

4  My  God  is  reconciled; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear; 
He  owns  me  for  His  child, 

I  can  no  longer  fear; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  "Father,  Abba,  Father!"  cry. 

Charles  Wesley,  17&. 


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WHITSUNDAY— THE   HOLY  SPIRIT 

139  8  6,  S  0,  s 

ET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky : 

Christ  our  ascended  Lord, 

Sends  down  His  Spirit  from  on  high, 

According  to  His  word. 

All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

The  Spirit  by  His  heavenly  breath 

Creates  new  life  within; 
He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 
Of  trespasses  and  sin. 

All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holv  Ghost ! 


116  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 

And  to  our  hearts  reveals; 
Our  body  He  His  temple  m^kes, 

And  our  redemption  seals. 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 

With  Thy  celestial  fire; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love 
Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire. 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

Thomas  Cotterill,  1819. 


140  L.  M. 

SPIRIT  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love, 
O  shed  Thine  influence  from  above, 
And  still  from  age  to  age  convey 
The  wonders  of  this  sacred  da  v. 


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In  every  clime,  by  every  tongue, 
Be  God's  amazing  glory  sung: 
Through  all  the  listening  earth  be  taught 
The  wonders  by  our  Saviour  wrought. 

Unfailing  Comfort,  heavenly  Guide, 
Still  o'er  Thy  Holy  Church  preside; 
Still  let  mankind  Thy  blessings  prove. 
Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love. 

London  Foundling  Hospital  Collection,  2744« 
Revised  by  Thomas  Cotterill,  1S19. 


141  S.  M. 

ORD  God,  the  Holy  Ghost! 
In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
O  come  in  all  Thy  power. 


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WHITSUNDAY— THE  HOLY  SPIRIT  117 

2  We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

3  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 
One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe. 

4  The  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above; 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

5  Spirit  of  light,  explore 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 

6  Spirit  of  truth,  be  Thou 

In  life  and  death  our  Guide; 
0  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 
May  we  be  sanctified! 

James  Montgomery,  1819. 

142  l.  ll 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire 
And  lighten  with  celestial  fire; 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art 
Who  dost  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 

2  Thy  blessed  unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 

The  dullness  of  our  blinded  sight. 

3  Anoint  our  heart  and  cheer  our  face 
With  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace. 
Keep  far  our  foes;  give  peace  at  home; 
Where  Thou  art  Guide,  no  ill  can  come. 


118  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

4  Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee,  of  Both,  to  be  but  One; 
That  through  the  ages  all  along 
Thy  praise  may  be  our  endless  song! 

Praise  to  Thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 

Latin  Hymn  of  the  X  Century. 
Tr.  John  Cosin,  1627.  a. 

143  6  6  4,  6  6  6  4. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  in  love 
Shed  on  us  from  above 
Thine  own  bright  ray! 
Divinely  good  Thou  art; 
Thy  sacred  gifts  impart 
To  gladden  each  sad  heart; 
O  come  to-day! 

2  Come,  tend'rest  Friend  and  best, 
Our  most  delightful  Guest, 

With  soothing  power; 
Rest,  which  the  weary  know, 
Shade,  'mid  the  noontide  glow, 
Peace,  when  deep  griefs  o'erflow — 

Cheer  us,  this  hour! 

3  Come,  Light  serene,  and  still 
Our  inmost  bosoms  fill; 

Dwell  in  each  breast; 
We  know  no  dawn  but  Thine; 
Send  forth  Thy  beams  divine, 
On  our  dark  souls  to  shine, 

And  make  us  blest ! 

4  Exalt  our  low  desires; 
Extinguish  passion's  fires; 


WHITSUNDAY— THE  HOLY  SPIRIT  119 

Heal  every  wound; 
Our  stubborn  spirits  bend; 
Our  icy  coldness  end; 
Our  devious  steps  attend, 

While  heavenward  bound. 

5  Come,  all  the  faithful  bless; 
Let  all,  who  Christ  confess, 

His  praise  employ; 
Give  virtue's  rich  reward: 
Victorious  death  accord. 
And  with  our  glorious  Lord, 

Eternal  joy! 

Latin  Sequence  of  XII  Century. 
Tr.  Ray  Palmer,  1858. 

144  77,  77,  7T 

HOLY  Spirit.  Lord  of  light, 
From  Thy  clear  celestial  height. 
Thy  pure  beaming  radiance  give; 
Come,  Thou  Father  of  the  poor! 
Come  with  treasures  which  endure! 
Come,  Thou  Light  of  all  that  live! 

2  Thou,  of  all  consolers  best. 
Visiting  the  troubled  breast. 

Dost  refreshing  peace  bestow; 
Thou  in  toil  art  comfort  sweet, 
Pleasant  coolness  in  the  heat, 

Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe. 

3  Light  immortal!  Light  divine! 
Visit  Thou  these  hearts  of  Thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill; 
Where  Thou  art  not,  man  hath  naught, 
Nothing  good  in  deed  or  thought, 

Nothing  free  from  taint  of  ill. 


120  THE   CHURCH   YEAR 

4  Heal  our  wounds,  our  strength  renew; 
On  our  dryness  pour  Thy  dew: 

Wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away; 
Bend  the  stubborn  heart  and  will; 
Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the  chill: 

Guide  the  steps  that  go  astray. 

.5  Thou,  on  those  who  evermore 
Thee  confess  and  Thee  adore. 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts,  descend; 
Give  them  comfort  when  they  die. 
Give  them  life  with  Thee  on  high. 

Give  them  joys  which  never  end. 

Latin  &  f  XII  Century. 

T'.  Edward"  Caw:. 

145  10,  8,  B,  S.   in. 

O  SPIRIT  of  Life.  0  Spirit  of  God. 
In  every  need  Thou  bringest  aid, 
Thou  earnest  forth  from  God's  great  throne. 
From  God.  the  Father  and  the  Son: 
0  Spirit  of  Life,  O  Spirit  of  God. 

-2  0  Spirit  of  Life,  O  Spirit  of  God. 
Make  us  to  love  Thy  sacred  Word; 
The  holy  flame  of  love  impart. 
That  charity  may  warm  each  heart; 
O  Spirit  of  Life,  0  Spirit  of  God. 

3  0  Spirit  of  Life.  0  Spirit  of  God. 
Increase  our  faith  in  our  dear  Lord: 
L^nless  Thy  srace  the  power  should  give. 
Xone  can  believe  in  Christ  and  live; 

O  Spirit  of  Life.  0  Spirit  of  God. 

4  0  Spirit  of  Life.  0  Spirit  of  God. 
Enlighten  us  by  Thv  blest  Word: 


WHITSUNDAY— THE   HOLY  SPIRIT  14] 

Teach  us  to  know  the  Father's  love, 

And  His  dear  Son,  Who  reigns  above; 

O  Spirit  of  Life,  O  Spirit  of  God. 

5  0  Spirit  of  Life,  O  Spirit  of  God. 

By  Whom  our  souls  to  heaven  are  led, 
Make  us  to  fight  so  valiantly 
That  we  may  reign  eternally: 
O  Spirit  of  Life,  O  Spirit  of  God. 

6  O  Spirit  of  Life,  O  Spirit  of  God, 
Forsake  us  not  in  death  or  need. 
We'll  sing  Thy  praise  and  honor  Thee 
With  grateful  hearts  eternally; 

O  Spirit  of  Life,  O  Spirit  of  God. 

Johann  Niedling,  1651. 
Tr.  John  Caspar  M 

146  L  M 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord! 
Be  all  Thy  graces'  now  outpoured 
On  the  believer's  mind  and  soul, 
To  strengthen,  save,  and  make  us  whole. 

i  Lord,  by  the  brightness  of  Thy  light, 
Thou  in  the  faith  dost  men  unite 
Of  every  land  and  every  tongue : 
This  to  Thy  praise,  O  Lord,  be  sung. 

3  Thou  strong  Defence,  Thou  holy  Light, 
Teach  us  to  know  our  God  aright. 
And  call  Him  Father  from  the  heart: 
The  Word  of  life  and  truth  impart, 

4  That  we  may  love  not  doctrines  strange, 
Xor  e'er  to  other  teachers  range. 

But  Jesus  for  our  Master  own. 
And  put  our  trust  in  Him  alone. 


U22  THE   CHURCH   YEAR 

5  Thou  sacred  Ardor,  Comfort  sweet, 
Help  us  to  wait  with  ready  feet 
And  willing  heart  at  Thy  command, 
Nor  trial  fright  us  from  Thy  band. 

6  Lord,  make  us  ready  with  Thy  powers: 
Strengthen  the  flesh  in  weaker  hours, 
That  as  good  warriors  we  may  force 
Through  life  and  death  to  Thee  our  course! 

Martin  Luther,  152k-     Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1855. 


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147  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

[OLY  Spirit,  Source  of  gladness! 
Come,  with  all  Thy  radiance  bright; 
O'er  our  weariness  and  sadness 

Breathe  Thy  Life,  and  shed  Thy  light! 
Come,  Thou  best  of  all  donations 

God  can  give,  or  we  implore! 
Having  Thy  sweet  consolations, 
We  need  wish  for  nothing  more. 

From  that  height  which  knows  no  measure, 

As  a  gracious  shower  descend. 
Bringing  down  the  richest  treasure 

Man  can  wish,  or  God  can  send. 
Author  of  the  new  creation! 

Come  with  unction  and  with  power; 
Make  our  hearts  Thy  habitation; 

On  our  souls  Thy  graces  shower. 

Manifest  Thy  love  for  ever; 

Fence  us  in  on  every  side; 
In  distress  be  our  reliever; 

Guard  and  teach,  support  and  guide. 
Hear,  O  hear  our  supplication, 

Loving  Spirit,  God  of  peace! 
Rest  upon  this  congregation, 

With  the  fulness  of  Thy  grace. 

Paul  Gerhardt,  16$8.      Tr.  Composite. 


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148  L.  M 

LEST  Spirit,  one  with  God  above. 
Thou  Source  of  life  and  holy  love, 
O  cheer  us  with  Thy  sacred  beams. 
Refresh  us  with  Thy  plenteous  streams. 


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(3  may  our  lips  confess  Thy  Name, 
Our  holy  lives  Thy  praise  proclaim; 
With  love  divine  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  fill  us  with  Thy  holy  fire. 

O  Holy  Father.  Holy  Son. 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Thy  grace  devoutly  we  implore. 
Thy  Name  be  praised  for  evermore. 


Latin  II:.   m    .*'  VII  or  Fill  Century. 

Tr,  John  t  I .:      .•  -,  IS    7. 


149  a : 8 

COME,  0  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit, 
Thou  for  ever  art  divine: 
Let  Thy  power  never  fail  me. 

Always  fill  this  heart  of  mine: 
Thus  shall  grace,  and  truth,  and  light 
Dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

c2  Grant  my  mind  and  my  affections 
Wisdom,  counsel,  purity. 
That  I  may  be  ever  seeking 

Naught  but  that  which  pleases  Thee. 
Let  Thy  knowledge  spread  and  grow. 
Working  error's  overthrow. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  strong  and  mighty 

Thou  Who  makest  all  things  new, 

Make  Thy  work  within  me  perfect. 
Help  me  by  Thy  Word  so  true: 

Arm  me  with  that  sword  of  Thine, 

And  the  victory  shall  be  mine. 


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124  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

4  In  the  faith,  O  make  me  steadfast; 

Let  not  Satan,  death  or  shame 
Of  my  confidence  deprive  me; 

Lord,  my  refuge  is  Thy  Nafne. 
When  the  flesh  inclines  to  ill, 
Let  Thy  Word  prove  stronger  still. 

Heinrich  Held,  1658. 
Tr.  Charles  William  Schaeffer,  1866. 

150  L.  M. 

COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  Thou  our  Guardian,  Thou  our  Guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

That  we  may  know  and  choose  Thy  way; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  pastures  stray; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 

4  Lead  us  to  heaven  that  we  may  share 
Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there; 

Lead  us  to  God  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest. 

.  Simon  Browne,  1720. 
Ash  and  Evans,  Bristol  Collection,  1769. 


151  s.  M 

I0ME,  Holy  Spirit,  come; 
Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 


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WHITSUNDAY— THE  HOLY  SPIRIT  125 

Revive  our  dropping  faith; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 

Of  never-dying  love. 

Convince  us  of  our  sin. 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  Blood, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 

The  precious  love  of  God. 

'Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 

And  new  create  the  whole. 

Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our  hearts; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love 

The  Father,  Son.  and  Thee. 

Joseph  Hart,  1759.  a. 

152  8  8  6.  D. 

^0  Thee,  O  Comforter  divine, 
For  all  Thy  grace  and  power  benign, 
Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  love  had  place 
In  God's  great  covenant  of  grace, 
Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

2  To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  voice  doth  win 
The  wandering  from  the  ways  of  sin, 

.  Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  power  doth  heal, 
Enlighten   sanctify,  and  seal. 
Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

3  To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  truth  is  shown,  ■ 
By  every  promise  made  our  own, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Thee,  our  Teacher  and  our  Friend, 
Our  faithful  Leader  to  the  end, 

Sine  we  Alleluia ! 


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126  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

4  To  Thee,  by  Jesus  Christ  sent  down, 
Of  all  His  gifts  the  sum  and  crown, 

Sing  we  Alleluia! 
To  Thee,  Who  art  with  God  the  Son 
And  God  the  Father,  ever  One, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal,  1872. 


O 


lo3  Irregular. 

HOLY  Spirit,  enter  in, 
Among  these  hearts  Thy  work  begin, 
Thy  temple  deign  to  make  us; 
Sun  of  the  soul,  Thou  Light  divine, 
Around  and  in  us  brightly  shine, 
To  strength  and  gladness  wake  us. 
Where  Thou  shinest, 
Life  from  heaven  there  is  given; 

We  before  Thee 
For  that  precious  gift  implore  Thee. 

Left  to  ourselves,  we  shall  but  stray; 
O  lead  us  on  the  narrow  way, 

With  wisest  counsel  guide  us; 
And  give  us  steadfastness,  that  we 
May  henceforth  truly  follow  Thee, 

Whatever  woes  betide  us; 
Heal  Thou  gently 
Hearts  now  broken;  give  some  token 

Thou  art  near  us, 
Whom  we  trust  to  light  and  cheer  us. 

O  mighty  Rock!  O  Source  of  life! 

Let  Thy  dear  Word,  'mid  doubt  and  strife, 

Be  so  within  us  burning, 
That  we  be  faithful  unto  death 
In  Thy  pure  love  and  holy  faith. 

From  Thee  true  wisdom  learning. 


WHITSUNDAY— THE  HOLY  SPIRIT  127 

Lord,  Thy  graces 

On  us  shower;  by  Thy  power 

Christ  confessing, 
Let  us  win  His  grace  and  blessing. 

Grant  that  our  days,  while  life  shall  last, 
In  purest  holiness  be  passed; 

Our  minds  so  rule  and  strengthen 
That  they  may  rise  o'er  things  of  earth, 
The  hopes  and  joys  that  here  have  birth, 
And  if  our  course  Thou  lengthen, 

Keep  Thou  pure,  Lord, 
From  offences,  heart  and  senses; 

Blessed  Spirit, 
Bid  us  thus  true  life  inherit. 

Michael  Sckirwier,  I64O. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkuorth,  1863. 


154  7  7, 7  7. 

IRACIOUS  Spirit,  Dove  divine! 
Let  Thy  light  within  me  shine; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove. 
Fill  me  with  Thv  heavenlv  love. 


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2  Speak  Thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  His  precious  Blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart; 
Breathe  Thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 
Keep  me,  Lord,  for  ever  Thine. 

John  Stocker,  177  7. 


KS  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 


o 


155  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

ENTER,  Lord,  Thy  temple, 
Be  Thou  my  spirit's  Guest, 
Who,  at  my  birth,  didst  give  me 

A  second  birth  more  blest. 
Though  here  to  dwell  Thou  deignest, 

Thou  in  the  Godhead,  Lord, 
For  ever  equal  reignest, 
x\rt  equally  adored. 

0  enter,  let  me  know  Thee, 

And  feel  Thy  power  within, 
The  power  that  breaks  our  fetters, 

And  rescues  us  from  sin. 
That  I  may  serve  Thee  truly, 

O  wash  and  cleanse  Thou  me, 
To  render  honor  duly 

With  perfect  heart  to  Thee. 

'Tis  Thou,  O  Spirit,  teachest 

The  soul  to  pray  aright: 
Thy  songs  have  sweetest  music, 

Thy  prayers  have  wondrous  might. 
They  pierce  the  highest  heaven; 

Unheard  they  cannot  fall, 
Till  He  His  help  hath  given 

Who  surely  helpeth  all. 

The  whole  wide  world,  O  Spirit, 

Upon  Thy  hands  doth  rest ; 
Our  wayward  hearts  Thou  turnest 

As  it  may  seem  Thee  best. 
As  Thou  hast  done  so  often. 

Once  more  Thy  power  make  known. 
Convert  the  wicked,  soften 

To  tears  the  heart  of  stone. 


WHITSUNDAY— THE  HOLY  SPIRIT 


L2fl 


156 


Order  our  path  in  all  things 

According  to  Thy  mind; 
And  when  this  life  is  over, 

And  all  must  be  resigned, 
With  calm  and  fearless  spirit 

O  grant  us  then  to  die, 
And  after  death  inherit 

Eternal  life  on  high. 


Paul  Gerhardt,  165S. 
Tr.  Catherine  WinhffOTtk,  I 


11,11. 


HOLY  GHOST,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  Let  me  see  my  Saviour's  face, 
Let  me  all  His  beauties  trace; 
Show  those  glorious  truths  to  me 
Which  are  only  known  to  Thee, 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
In  Thy  mercy  pity  me, 

From  sin's  bondage  set  me  free. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Yield  a  sacred,  settled  peace; 

Let  it  grow  and  still  increase. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne. 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

6  See,  to  Thee  I  yield  my  heart; 
Shed  Thy  life  through  every  part : 
A  pure  temple  I  would  be, 
Wholly  dedicate  to  Thee. 

Andrew  Reed,  1817. 


130  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 


157  8  6,8  4. 

^t  R  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 
His  tender  last  farewell 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 


O' 


2  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  Guest, 
While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

3  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  thought,  that  calms  each  fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

4  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  victory  won. 
And  every  thought  of  holiness, 
Is  His  alone. 

5  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see; 
0  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  worthier  Thee. 

Harriet  Auber,  1889, 

TRINITY  SUNDAY— THE  HOLY  TRINITY 

158  Irregular. 

HOLY,  Holy,  Holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 
Earlv  in  the  morning  our  soii£  shall  rise  to  Thee; 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  Merciful  and  Mighty; 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity! 

"2  Holy.  Holy,  Holy!  all  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting   down   their   golden    crowns    around    the 
glassy  sea; 
Cherubim  and  seraphim  falling  down  before  Thee. 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 


TRINITY  SUNDAY— THE  HOLY  TRINITY 


131 


3  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  though  the  darkness  hide  Thee, 

Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory  may  not 
see, 
Only  Thou  art  holy:  There  is  none  beside  Thee 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

4  Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in  earth,  and 
skv,  and  sea : 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  Merciful  and  Mighty; 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity ! 

Reginald  He1: 


159 


HOLY,  Holy,  Holy  Lord, 
God  of  Hosts,  Eternal  King, 
By  the  heavens  and  earth  adored! 
Angels  and  archangels  sing, 
Chanting  everlastingly 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

2  Since  by  Thee  were  all  things  made, 

And  in  Thee  do  all  things  live. 
Be  to  Thee  all  honor  paid; 

Praise  to  Thee  may  all  things  give, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

3  Thousands,  tens  of  thousands,  stand, 

Spirits  blest,  before  Thy  throne. 
Speeding  thence  at  Thy  command; 

And  when  Thy  behests  are  done, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

4  Alleluia !  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Godhead  One,  and  Persons  Three: 


7  7.  7  7,  7  7. 


138  THE   CHURCH  YEAR 

Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

Christopher  Wordsworth,  1862. 


AL 


160  '  8  7,  8  7,  8  8  7. 

^LL  glory  be  to  God  on  high. 
Who  hath  our  race  befriended! 
To  us  no.  harm  shall  now  come  nigh, 

The  strife  at  last  is  ended; 
God  showeth  His  good  will  to  men, 
And  peace  shall  reign  on  earth  again; 
O  thank  Him  for  His  goodness. 

We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  we  trust, 

And  give  Thee  thanks  for  ever, 
O  Father,  that  Thy  rule  is  just, 

And  wise,  and  changes  never; 
Thy  boundless  power  o'er  all  things  reigns, 
Thou  dost  whate'er  Thy  will  ordains: 

Well  for  us  that  Thou  rules t ! 

O  Jesus  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 

Son  of  Thy  Heavenly  Father, 
O  Thou  Who  hast  our  peace  restored 

And  the  lost  sheep  dost  gather. 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  on  high, 
From  out  our  depths,  we  sinners  cry: 

Have  mercy  on  us,  Jesus! 

O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  precious  Gift, 

Thou  Comforter  unfailing, 
O'er  Satan's  snares  our  souls  uplift, 

And  let  Thy  power,  availing. 
Avert  our  woes  and  calm  our  dread; 
For  us  the  Saviour's  Blood  was  shed : 

We  trust  in  Thee  to  save  us! 

Nikolatu  Derius  (Von  /7o/V\  1-r>26- 
Tr.  Catherine  Winhrnrth,  1861.  a. 


rRINIl  V    51  \\>\\      THE    HOLY    I  kl\j"!  V 


I.;.; 


161 


8  7,  s  ;   D. 


ROUND  the  Lord  in  glory  seated, 
Cherubim  and  seraphim 
Filled  Hi-  temple,  and  repeated 

Each  to  each  th'  alternate  hymn: 
"Lord.  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 
P^arth  is  with  its  Fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord!" 


Heaven  is  still  with  glory  ringing, 
Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry, 
"Holy,  Holy.  Holy/'  singing, 

"Lord  of  Hosts,  the  Lord  most  high! 
Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
Holy,  Holy.  Holy  Lord!" 


3  With  His  -eraph-train  before  Him, 
With  His  holy  Church  below, 
Thus  unite  we  to  adore  Him. 
Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow: 

"Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 
Earth  i-  with  its  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
Holy.  Holy.  Holy  Lord!" 

Richard  M 


162 


HAIL!  Holy.  Holy,  Holy  Lord. 
Whom  One  in  Three  we  know* 
I]  Thy  heavenly  hosts  adored, 
By  all  Thy  Church  below. 


<     Iff. 


134  THE  CHURCH  YEAR 

2  One  undivided  Trinity 

With  triumph  we  proclaim; 
Thy  universe  is  full  of  Thee, 
And  speaks  Thy  glorious  Name. 

3  Thee,  Holy  Father,  we  confess, 

Thee,  Holy  Son,  adore; 
And  Thee,  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  bless 
And  worship  evermore. 

4  Hail!  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord! 

This  be  our  song  to  Thee, 
Supreme,  Essential  One,  adored 
In  Co-eternal  Three! 

Charles  Wesley,  1767.  a. 
163  8  7,  8  7,  4  7. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit! 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One ! 

Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run! 

2  Glory  be  to  Him  Who  loved  us, 

Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain ! 
Glory  be  to  Him  Who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  Him  to  reign! 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain! 

3  Glory  to  the  King  of  angels! 

Glory  to  the  Church's  King! 
Glory  to  the  King  of  nations ! 

Heaven  and  earth,  your  praises  bring : — 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  King  of  Glory  bring! 


TRINITY  SUNDAY— THE  HOLY  TRINITY 


185 


Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal! 

Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sings, 
Honor,  riches,  power,  dominion! 

Thus  its  praise  creation  brings; 
Glory,  glory, 

Glory  to  the  King  of  kings ! 

Horatius  Bonar,  1866. 


164 


6  6  4,  6  6  G  4. 


COME,  Thou  Almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  Name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  da3's. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  descend; 
From  all  our  foes  defend, 

Xor  let  us  fall; 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made, 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed; 

Lord,  hear  our  call! 

3  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword; 

Our  prayer  attend; 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 
And  give  Thy  Word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

4  Come,  Holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour: 
Thou  Who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power! 


13()  THE  WORD 


5  To  Thee,  great  One  in  Three, 
Eternal  praises  be. 

Hence,  evermore ! 
Thy  sovereign  Majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

Authorship  una  rtain. 
Whitfield's  Collection,  7757,  a. 

165  LM. 

FATHER  of  heaven,  Whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son,  Incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit !  By  Whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death. 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah!  Father,  Spirit.  Son, 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

Edicard  Cooper,  ISO 5. 


THE   WORD 
166  7 

SPREAD,  O  spread,  thou  mighty  Word, 
Spread  the  kingdom  of  the  Lord 
Wheresoever  His  breath  has  given 
Life  to  beings  meant  for  heaven. 


THE   WORD 


is*: 


2  TeU  them  how  the  Father's  will 
Made  the  world,  and  keeps  it  still; 
How  His  only  Son  He  gave, 

Man  from  sin  and  death  to  save. 

3  Tell  of  our  Redeemer's  love, 
Who  forever  doth  remove, 
By  His  holy  sacrifice, 

All  the  guilt  that  on  us  lies. 

4  Tell  them  of  the  Spirit  given 
Xow  to  guide  us  up  to  heaven, 
Strong  and  holy,  just  and  true. 
Working  both  to  will  and  do. 

5  Word  of  life,  most  pure  and  strong, 
Lo,  for  Thee  the  nations  long; 
Spread,  till  from  its  dreary  night 
All  the  world  awakes  to  light. 

6  Lord  of  harvest,  let  there  be 

Joy  and  strength  to  work  for  Thee; 

Let  the  nations  far  and  near. 

See  Thy  light,  and  learn  Thy  fear. 

Jonathan  Friedtrich  Dahnmait ■-. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworlk, 


167 

LORD,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word: 
J  Curb  those  who  fain  by  craft  or  sword 
Would  wrest  the  kingdom  from  Thy  Son, 
And  set  at  naught  all  He  hath  done. 


L.  M. 


"2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known. 
For  Thou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone; 
Defend  Thy  Christendom,  that  we 
May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 


138                                    THE  WORD 

3  0  Comforter,  of  priceless  worth, 
Send  peace  and  unity  on  earth; 
Support  us  in  our  final  strife, 
And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 

Martin  Luther,  l'^U 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkuorth,  1863. 

168                                                                                                  6  6,  6  6. 

T  ORD,  Thy  Word  abideth, 
1   J  And  our  footsteps  guideth; 
Who  its  truth  believeth 
Light  and  joy  receiveth. 

2  When  our  foes  are  near  us, 
Then  Thy  Word  doth  cheer  us, 
Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 

3  When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 
Then  its  light  directeth, 
And  our  way  protecteth. 

4  Who  can  tell  the  pleasure, 
Who  recount  the  treasure, 
By  Thy  Word  imparted 
To  the  simple-hearted? 

5  Word  of  mercy,  giving 
Succor  to  the  living; 
Word  of  life,  supplying 
Comfort  to  the  dying! 

6  0  that  we,  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 
Lord,  may  love  and  fear  Thee, 
Evermore  be  near  Thee ! 

Henry  Williams  Baker,  1861. 

THE   WORD 


L39 


109 


7  6,  7  6.  D. 


OWORD  of  God  Incarnate, 
0  Wisdom  from  on  high, 
O  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

O  Light  of  our  dark  sky ! 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 
That  from  the  hallowed  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps, 
Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

The  Church  from  Thee,  her  Master, 

Received  the  gift  divine, 
And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 

O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 
It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored; 
It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 

Of  Thee,  th'  Incarnate  Word. 

It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfurled; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  world; 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass 

That  o'er  life's  surging  sea, 
'Mid  mists  and  rocks  and  quicksands, 

Still  guides,  O  Christ,  to  Thee. 


O  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  burnished  gold. 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Thy  true  light,  as  of  old; 
O  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace. 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended, 

Thev  see  Thee  face  to  face. 


William  Walsham  How,  1S67. 


140  THE  WORD 


170  C  M. 

A  GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Majestic  like  the  sun; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  Hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

His  gracious  light  and  heat. 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  Thine 

For  such  a  bright  display 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

William  Cowpcr,  1779. 

171  C.  M.  D. 

THY  Word,  O  Lord,  like  gentle  dews, 
Falls  soft  on  hearts  that  pine; 
Lord,  to  Thy  garden  ne'er  refuse 
This  heavenly  balm  of  Thine. 
Watered  by  Thee,  let  every  tree 
Forth  blossom  to  Thy  praise, 
By  grace  of  Thine  bear  fruit  divine, 
Through  all  the  coming  days. 

£  Thy  Word  is  like  a  flaming  sword, 
A  wedge  that  cleaveth  stone; 
Keen  as  a  fire,  so  burns  Thy  Word, 
And  pierceth  flesh  and  bone. 


THE   WORD  141 


Let  it  go  forth  o'er  all  the  earth 

To  cleanse  our  hearts  within, 
T<>  show  Thy  power  in  Satan's  hour, 

And  break  the  might  of  sin. 

3  Thy  Word,  a  wondrous  guiding  star, 

On  pilgrim  hearts  doth  rise, 
Leads  those  to  God  who  dwell  afar, 

And  makes  the  simple  wise. 
Let  not  its  light  e'er  sink  in  night; 

In  every  spirit  shine, 
That  none  may  miss  heaven's  final  bliss, 

Led  by  Thy  light  divine. 

Carl  Bernhard  Gone,  1825. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkucorih, 

172  cm 

FATHER  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word 
What  endless  glory  shines! 
For  ever  be  Thy  Name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around, 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3  0  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight, 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see 
And  still  increasing  light. 

4  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  Thou  for  ever  near; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  Word 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

Ann* 


14*2  HOLY  BAPTISM 


HOLY  BAPTISM 

173  10  6,  10  6,  8  8  4. 

FATHER  of  heaven.  Who  hast  created  all, 
And  rulest  all,  we  pray 
Look  on  this  babe,  who  at  Thy  gracious  call 
Now  enters  on  life's  way; 

O  make  it  Thine;  Thy  blessing  give, 
That  to  Thy  glory  it  may  live, 
Father  of  heaven. 

i  0  Son  of  God,  atoning  Lord,  behold, 
We  bring  this  child  to  Thee! 
Take  it,  0  loving  Shepherd,  to  Thy  fold. 
For  ever  Thine  to  be; 

Defend  it  through  this  earthly  strife, 
And  lead  it  on  the  path  of  life, 
O  Son  of  God. 


0  Holy  Ghost,  Who  broodest  o'er  the  wave. 

Descend  upon  this  child. 
Give  it  undying  life,  its  spirit  lave 
With  waters  undefiled; 

And  make  it  evermore  to  be 
An  heir  of  bliss,  a  shrine  for  Thee, 
O  Holv  Ghost. 


O  Triune  God.  what  Thou  hast  willed  is  done; 

We  speak,  but  Thine  the  might; 
This  babe  hath  hardly  seen  our  earthly  sun; 
Yet  on  it  pour  Thy  light 

Of  faith  and  hope  and  joyful  love, 
Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above, 
O  Triune  God. 

Albert  Kna: 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkurorth,  1858. 
Alt.  by  Benjamin  Hall  Kennedy,  1863. 


HOLY  BAPTISM  143 


174  8  7,  s7. 

SAVIOUR,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care. 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share; 

k2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 
Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm; 
There,  we  know,  Thy  Word  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving. 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  through  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then  within  Thy  fold  eternal 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place. 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 

William  Augustus  Muhlenberg, 

175  8  8,  8  8,  8  S. 

LORD  JESUS  CHRIST,  our  Lord  most  dear, 
J  As  Thou  wast  once  an  Infant  here, 
So  give  this  child  of  Thine,  we  pray, 
Thy  grace  and  blessing  day  by  day. 
O  Holy  Jesus,  Lord  divine. 
We  pray  Thee  guard  this  child  of  Thine.  * 

£  As  in  Thy  heavenly  Kingdom,  Lord, 
All  things  obey  Thy  sacred  Word, 
Do  Thou  Thy  mighty  succour  give. 
And  shield  this  child  by  morn  and  eve. 

O  Holy  Jesus,  Lord  divine. 

We  pray  Thee  guard  this  child  of  Thine. 


144  CONFIRMATION 


Their  watch  let  angels  round  it  keep 

Where'er  it  be,  awake,  asleep: 

Thy  holy  Cross  now  let  it  bear, 

That  it  Thy  crown  with  saints  may  wear. 

O  Holy  Jesus,  Lord  divine, 

We  pray  Thee  guard  this  child  of  Thine. 

Heinrich  von  Laufenbura,  H29. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkvxyrth,  1869. 

Revised  by  H.  White,  lS7u. 


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176 

iLESSED  Saviour,  Who  hast  taught  me 
I  should  live  to  Thee  alone, 
All  these  years  Thy  hand  hath  brought  me, 

Since  I  first  was  made  Thine  own. 
At  the  font  my  vows  were  spoken 

By  my  parents  in  the  Lord: 
That  my  vows  shall  be  unbroken, 
At  the  altar  I  record. 

2  I  would  trust  in  Thy  protecting, 
Wholly  rest  upon  Thine  arm; 

Follow  wholly  Thy  directing, 
O  my  only  Guard  from  harm! 

Meet  me  now  with  Thy  salvation 
In  Thy  Church's  ordered  way; 

Let  me  feel  Thy  confirmation 
In  Thy  truth  and  fear  to-day; 

3  So  .that  might  and  firmness  gaining, 
Hope  in  danger,  joy  in  grief, 

Xow  and  evermore  remaining 

In  the  one  and  true  belief, 
Resting  in  my  Saviour's  merit, 

Strengthened  with  the  Spirit's  strength, 
With  Thy  saints  I  may  inherit 

All  my  Father's  joy  at  length. 

John  Mason  Xcclc. 


CONFIRMATION 


145 


177 


8  7,  8  7,  4  7. 


FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
I'm  baptized  in  Thy  dear  Name; 
In  the  seed  Thou  dost  inherit, 

With  the  people  Thou  dost  claim, 

I  am  reckoned; 
And  for  me  the  Saviour  came. 


Thou  receivest  me,  O  Father, 
As  a  child  and  heir  of  Thine; 

Jesus,  Thou  Who  diedst.  yea,  rather 
Ever  livest.  Thou  art  mine. 

Thou,  O  Spirit, 
Art  my  Guide,  my  Light  divine. 

I  have  pledged,  and  would  not  falter, 
Truth,  obedience,  love  to  Thee; 

I  have  vows  upon  Thine  altar 
Ever  Thine  alone  to  be, 

And  for  ever 
Sin  and  all  its  lusts  to  flee. 

Gracious  God,  all  Thou  hast  spoken 
In  this  covenant  shall  take  place; 

But  if  I,  alas!  have  broken 

These  my  vows,  hide  not  Thy  face; 

And  from  falling 
O  restore  me  by  Thy  grace ! 


Lord,  to  Thee  I  now  surrender 

All  I  have,  and  all  I  am; 
Make  my  heart  more  true  and  tender, 

Glorify  in  me  Thy  Name. 
Let  obedience 

To  Thv  will  be  all  mv  aim. 


146  CONFIRMATION 


6  Help  me  in  this  high  endeavor, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 
Bind  my  heart  to  Thee  for  ever, 
Till  I  join  the  heavenly  host. 

Living,  dying, 
Let  me  make  in  Thee  my  boast. 

Johann  Jacob  Rambach,  17 S !f. 
Tr.  Charles  William  Schaeffer,  I860. 


M 


178  c.  m. 

rY  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 
And  make  it  always  Thine, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Thee  decline. 

2  Before  the  Cross  of  Him  Who  died, 

Behold,  I  prostrate  fall; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
Let  Christ  be  all  in  all! 

3  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 

Adopt  me  for  Thine  own, 
That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  at  Thy  throne. 

4  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word 

To  Thee  be  ever  given; 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven. 

Matthew  Bridges,  181,8. 
179  ,-  7  7,7  7. 

THINE  for  ever!  God  of  Love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  for  ever!  Lord  of  Life, 

Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  dav. 


CONFIRMATION 


i  r, 


Thine  for  ever!  0  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  re-!  ! 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
O  defend  ns  to  the  end. 


4  Thine  for  ever!  Shepherd,  keep 
These  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep; 

Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care. 
Let  ns  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

5  Thine  for  ever!  Thon  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 

All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven. 

Lead  us.  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

Mary  Fowler  Maude 


180 


C.  M. 


I'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
Or  to  defend  His  cause, 
Maintain  the  honor  of  His  Word, 
The  glory  of  His  Cross. 

&  Jesus,  my  God!  I  know  His  Name; 
His  Name  is  all  my  trust: 
Xor  will  He  put  my  soul  to  shame. 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  His  throne  His  promise  stands. 
And  He  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  His  hands 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 


4  Then  will  He  own  my  worthless  name 
Before  His  Father's  face. 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

Isaac  Wan 


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THE  HOLY  COMMUNION 

181  L.  M. 

lE  still,  my  soul,  for  God  is  near! 
The  great  High  Priest  is  with  thee  now! 
The  Lord  of  Life  Himself  is  here, 
Before  Whose  face  the  angels  bow. 


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2  To  make  thy  heart  His  lowly  throne 

Thy  Saviour  God  in  love  draws  nigh; 
He  gives  Himself  unto  His  own. 

For  whom  He  once  came  down  to  die. 

3  He  pleads  before  the  mercy-seat, 

He  pleads  with  God,  He  pleads  for  thee; 
He  gives  thee  Bread  from  heaven  to  eat, — 
His  Flesh  and  Blood  in  mystery. 

4  I  come,  O  Lord! — for  Thou  dost  call — 

To  blend  my  pleading  prayer  with  Thine; 
To  Thee  I  give  myself, — my  all — 

And  feed  on  Thee,  and  make  Thee  mine. 

William  Dalrymple  Maclagan,  1873. 


D' 


182  L.  M.  D. 

^ECK  thyself  with  joy  and  gladness, 
Dwell  no  more,  my  soul,  in  sadness; 
Let  the  daylight  shine  upon  thee, 
Put  thy  wedding  garment  on  thee, 
For  the  Lord  of  life  unending 
Unto  thee  His  call  is  sending: 
Come!  for  now  the  King  most  holy 
Stoops  to  thee  in  likeness  lowly. 

2  Hasten,  then,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him, 
Eagerly  and  gladly  greet  Him. 


THE   HOLY  COMMUNION 


149 


As  without  He  standeth  knocking, 
Quickly  thy  soul's  gate  unlocking, 
Open  wide  the  fast  closed  portal, 
Saying  to  the  Lord  immortal, 
"Come,  and  leave  Thy  servant  never, 
Dwell  within  my  heart  forever.'' 

Now  in  faith  I  humbly  ponder 
Over  the  amazing  wonder 
That  the  Bread  of  Life  remaineth, 
Though  it  countless  souls  sustaineth; 
That  with  the  blest  wine  of  heaven, 
Christ's  own  Blood  to  us  is  given.  - 
O  most  glorious  consolation, 
Pledge  and  seal  of  my  salvation! 

Jesus,  source  of  life  and  pleasure, 
Truest  Friend  and  dearest  Treasure, 
Thou  from  Whom  all  life  outgoeth. 
Thou  from  Whom  my  being  floweth, 
Humbly  now  I  bow  before  Thee, 
And  in  penitence  adore  Thee; 
Worthily  let  me  receive  Thee, 
Perfect  peace  and  pardon  give  me. 

Johann  Franck,  st.  1,  16^9,  st.  2-\,  1653. 
Tr.  John  Caspar  Mattes,  1913. 


183 


10  10,  10  10. 


HERE,  O  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to  face; 
Here  do  I  touch  and  handle  things  unseen; 
Here  grasp  with  firmer  hand  th'  eternal  grace. 
And  all  my  weariness  upon  Thee  lean. 


2  Here  would  I  feed  upon  the  bread  of  God; 

Here  drink  with  Thee  the  royal  wine  of  Heaven; 
Here  would  I  lay  aside  each  earthly  load, 
Here  taste  afresh  the  calm  of  sin  forgiven. 


150  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION 

3  This  is  the  hour  of  banquet  and  of  song, 

This  is  the  heavenly  table  spread  for  me; 
Here  let  me  feast,  and,  feasting,  still  prolong 
The  brief  bright  hour  of  fellowship  with  Thee. 

4  I  have  no  help  but  Thine;  nor  do  I  need 

Another  arm  save  Thine  to  lean  upon; 
It  is  enough,  my  Lord,  enough  indeed: 

My  strength  is  in  Thy  might,  Thy  might  alone. 

5  Mine  is  the  sin,  but  Thine  the  righteousness; 

Mine  is  the  guilt,  but  Thine  the  cleansing  Blood; 
Here  is  my  robe,  my  refuge,  and  my  peace : 
Thy  Blood,  Thy  Righteousness,  O  Lord,  my  God. 

Horatius  Bonar,  1855. 

184  io  10, 10  io. 

NOT  worthy,  Lord,  to  gather  up  the  crumbs 
With  trembling  hand,  that  from  Thy  table  fall, 
A  weary,  heavy-laden  sinner  comes 

To  plead  Thy  promise  and  obey  Thy  call. 

v. 

%  I  am  not  worthy  to  be  thought  Thy  child, 
Nor  sit  the  last  and  lowest  at  Thy  board; 
Too  long  a  wanderer,  and  too  oft  beguiled, 
I  only  ask  one  reconciling  word. 

3  I  hear  Thy  voice:  Thou  bid'st  me  come  and  rest; 

I  come,  I  kneel,  I  clasp  Thy  pierced  feet; 
Thou  bid'st  me  take  my  place,  a  welcome  guest, 
Among  Thy  saints,  and  of  Thy  banquet  eat. 

4  My  praise  can  only  breathe  itself  in  prayer, 

My  prayer  can  only  lose  itself  in  Thee; 
Dwell  Thou  forever  in  my  heart,  and  there, 

Lord,  let  me  sup  with  Thee;  sup  Thou  wnth  me. 

Edward  Henry  Biclcersteth,  1872. 


THE  HOLY  COMMUNION  151 

185  L.  M. 

WITH  all  the  powers  my  poor  heart  hath 
Of  humble  love  and  loyal  faith, 
I  come,  dear  Lord,  to  worship  Thee, 
Whom  so  much  love  bowed  low  for  me. 

2  O  dear  memorial  of  that  Death 

Which  still  survives,  and  gives  us  breath! 
Live  ever,  Bread  of  Life,  and  be 
My  food,  my  joy,  my  all  to  me! 

3  Come,  glorious  Lord!  my  hopes  increase, 
And  mix  my  portion  with  Thy  peace! 
Come,  and  for  ever  dwell  in  me, 

That  I  may  only  live  to  Thee. 

4  Come,  hidden  Life,  and  that  long  day 
For  which  I  languish,  come  away! 
When  this  faint  soul  Thy  face  shall  see, 
And  drink  the  unsealed  Source  of  Thee: 

5  When  glory's  sun  faith's  shade  shall  chase, 
And  for  Thy  veil  give  me  Thy  face, 
Then  shall  my  praise  eternal  be 

To  the  Eternal  Trinity! 

Thomas  Aquinas,  d.  127 a. 
Tr.  Richard  Crashaic,  16 48. 


O 


186  <   6.  7  6.  D. 

BREAD  to  pilgrims  given, 
Richer  than  angels  eat, 
O  Manna  sent  from  heaven, 

For  heaven-born  natures  meet ! 
Give  us,  for  Thee  long  pining, 

To  eat  till  richly  filled; 
Till,  earth's  delights  resigning. 
Our  everv  wish  is  stilled! 


152  THE   HOLY   COMMUNION 


"2  0  Fountain,  life  bestowing. 

From  out  the  Saviour's  heart, 
A  Fountain  purely  flowing. 

A  Fount  of  Love  Thou  art ! 
O  let  us.  freely  tasting. 

Our  burning  thirst  assuage! 
Thy  sweetness,  never  wasting, 

Avails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Jesus,  this  feast  receiving. 

We  Thee  unseen  adore; 
Thy  faithful  Word  believing. 

We  take,  and  doubt  no  more. 
Give  us.  Thou  true  and  loving, 

On  earth  to  live  in  Thee; 
Then,  death  the  veil  removing. 

Thy  glorious  face  to  see! 

Author  unknown,  1661. 
Tr.  Ray  Palmer,  1  ■ 

187  io,  io. 

DRAW  nigh  and  take  the  Body  of  your  Lord, 
And  drink  the  holy  Blood  for  you  outpoured. 

-2  Offered  was  He  for  greatest  and  for  least. 
Himself  the  Victim  and  Himself  the  Priest. 

o  He  that  His  saints  in  this  world  rules  and  shields. 
To  all  believers  life  eternal  yields; 

4  With  heavenly  bread  makes  them  that  hunger  whole. 
Gives  living  waters  to  the  thirsty  soul. 

5  Approach  ye  then  with  faithful  hearts  sincere. 
And  take  the  pledges  of  salvation  here. 

()  The  Judge  Eternal,  unto  Whom  shall  bow 
All  nations  at  the  last,  is  with  us  now. 

Latin  Eym^. 
Tr.  Jokn  Maatm  S'eaU,  1851.  a. 


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THE   HOLY   COMMUNION  158 

188  7  8,  7  8,  7  7. 

ET  Thy  Blood  in  mercy  poured. 
Let  Thy  gracious  Body  broken, 
Be  to  me,  O  gracious  Lord, 

Of  Thy  boundless  love  the  token; 
Thou  didst  give  Thyself  for  me, 
Now  I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

2  Thou  didst  die  that  I  might  live; 
Blessed  Lord,  Thou  earnest  to  save  me; 

All  that  love  of  God  could  give 

Jesus  by  His  sorrows  gave  me; 
Thou  didst  give  Thyself  for  me, 
Now  I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

3  By  the  thorns  that  crowned  Thy  brow, 
By  the  spear  wound  and  the  nailing, 

By  the  pain  and  death,  I  now 

Claim,  O  Christ,  Thy  love  unfailing; 
Thou  didst  give  Thyself  for  me, 
Now  I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

4  Wilt  Thou  own  the  gift  I  bring? 
All  my  penitence  I  give  Thee; 

Thou  art  my  exalted  King, 

Of  Thy  matchless  love  forgive  me; 
Thou  didst  give  Thyself  for  me, 
Now  I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

John  Brownlie,  1907.     Based  on  the  Greek. 


189  c.  m. 

GOD,  unseen,  yet  ever  near, 
Thy  presence  may  we  feel; 
And  thus,  inspired  with  holy  fear, 
Before  Thine  altar  kneel. 


o 


2  Here  may  Thy  faithful  people  know 
The  blessings  of  Thy  love; 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert  flow, 
The  manna  from  above. 


154  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION 

3  We  come,  obedient  to  Thy  Word, 

To  feast  on  heavenly  food; 
Our  meat  the  Body  of  the  Lord, 
Our  drink  His  precious  Blood. 

4  Thus  may  we  all  Thy  words  obey, 

For  we,  O  God,  are  Thine; 
And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way, 
Renewed  with  strength  divine. 

Edward  Osier,  1836. 


190  L.  M. 

ORD  JESUS  CHRIST,  we  humbly  pray 
That  we  may  feed  on  Thee  to-day; 
Beneath  these  forms  of  Bread  and  Wine, 
Enrich  us  with  Thy  grace  divine. 


c 


2  The  chastened  peace  of  sin  forgiven, 
The  filial  joy  of  heirs  of  Heaven, 
Grant,  as  we  share  this  wondrous  food, 
Thy  Body  broken  and  Thy  Blood. 

3  Our  trembling  hearts  cleave  to  Thy  Word. 
All  Thou  hast  said  Thou  dost  afford; 

All  that  Thou  art  we  here  receive, 
And  all  we  are  to  Thee  we  give. 

4  One  Bread,  one  Cup,  one  Body,  we, 
United  by  our  life  in  Thee, 

Thy  love  proclaim  till  Thou  shalt  come, 
To  bring  Thy  scattered  loved  ones  home. 

5  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  humbly  pray 
To  keep  us  steadfast  to  that  day. 
That  each  may  be  Thy  welcomed  guest, 
When  Thou  shalt  spread  Thy  heavenly  Feast. 

Henry  Eyster  Jacobs,  1910. 


THE   HOLY   COMMUNION  155 

191  CM. 

ACCORDING  to  Thy  gracious  Word. 
l  In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do.  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  Thee. 

2  Thy  Body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take. 
And  thus  remember  Thee. 

3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget. 

Or  there  Thy  conflict  see, 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  Thee? 

4  When  to  the  Cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  my  Sacrifice! 
I  must  remember  Thee. 

5  Remember  Thee,  and  all  Thy  pains, 

And  all  Thy  love  to  me; 
Yes,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  Thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb. 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

James  Montgomery,  1825, 


192 


r  7,  7  7,  7  7. 

BREAD  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed, 
For  Thy  Flesh  is  meat  indeed; 
Ever  may  our  souls  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  Bread: 
Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied 
Through  the  life  of  Him  Who  died. 


o 


156  THE  HOLY  COMMUNION 

2  Vine  of  heaven,  Thy  Blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice: 
Lord,  Thy  wounds  our  healing  give, 
To  Thy  Cross  we  look  and  live; 
Jesus,  may  we  ever  be 
Grafted,  rooted,  built  in  Thee. 

J os i ah  Conder,  1S2+. 
193  After  Communion  7  0,  7  6.  D. 

LIVING  Bread  from  heaven, 
How  hast  Thou  fed  Thy  guest ! 

The  gifts  Thou  now  hast  given 
Have  filled  my  heart  with  rest. 

O  wondrous  Food  of  blessing! 

0  Cup  that  heals  our  woes! 
My  heart,  this  gift  possessing, 

In  thankful  song  overflows. 

2  My  Lord,  Thou  here  hast  led  me 
Within  Thy  holiest  place, 

And  there  Thyself  hast  fed  me 

With  treasures  of  Thy  grace; 
And  Thou  hast  freely  given 

What  earth  could  never  buy, 
The  Bread  of  Life  from  heaven, 

That  now  I  shall  not  die! 

3  Thou  givest  all  I  wanted. 
The  Food  can  death  destroy; 

And  Thou  hast  freely  granted 

The  Cup  of  endless  joy. 
Ah.  Lord,  I  do  not  merit 

The  favor  Thou  hast  shown. 
And  all  my  soul  and  spirit 

Bow  down  before  Thy  throne! 

4  Lord,  grant  me  that,  thus  strengthened 
With  heavenly  Food,  while  here 

My  course  on  earth  is  lengthened, 

1  serve  with  holv  fear: 


II IK   CHURCH 


And  when  Thou  call'st  my  spirit 

To  leave  this  world  below, 
I  enter,  through  Thy  merit. 
Where  joys  unmingled  flow. 


J oh  i 
hcriiM  Winkwori 


194  9  S,  9  s. 

BREAD  of  the  world  in  mercy  broken. 
Wine  of  the  soul  in  mercy  shed. 
By  Whom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken. 
And  in  Whose  death  our  sins  are  dead; 


2  Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken. 
Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed; 
And  be  Thy  feast  to  us  the  token 
That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 

■  -  • 


195  THE  CHURCH    st.st.oooO, 

A  MIGHTY  Fortress  is  our  God, 
A  trusty  Shield  and  Weapon; 
He  helps  us  free  from  every  need 
That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  old  bitter  foe 
Means  us  deadly  woe; 
Deep  guile  and  great  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  fight: 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

w2  With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  done. 
Soon  were  our  loss  effected; 
But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One 
Whom  God  Himself  elected. 


158  THE  CTIIIU  II 


Ask  ye,  Who  is  this? 
Jesus  Christ  it  is, 
Of  Sahaoth  Lord, 
And  there's  none  other  God; 
He  holds  the  field  for  ever. 

Though  devils  all  the  world  should  fill, 

All  watching  to  devour  us, 
We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill, 
They  cannot  overpower  us. 
This  world's  prince  may  still 
Scowl  fierce  as  he  will; 
He  can  harm  us  none: 
He's  judged,  the  deed  is  done, 
One  little  word  o'erthrows  him. 

The  Word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 

Nor  any  thanks  have  for  it; 
He's  by  our  side  upon  the  plain 
With  His  good  gifts  and  Spirit. 
Take  they  then  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  child,  and  wife, 
When  their  worst  is  done, 
They  yet  have  nothing  won : 
The  Kingdom  ours  remaineth. 

Martin  Luther,  1529. 
Tr.  Composite,  1866. 


E 


196  8  8  7,887. 

>E  not  dismayed,  thou  little  flock, 

Although  the  foe's  fierce  battle  shock, 
Loud  on  all  sides,  assail  thee. 
Though  o'er  thy  fall  they  laugh  secure, 
Their  triumph  cannot  long  endure; 
Let  not  thy  courage  fail  thee. 

2  Thy  cause  is  God's — go  at  His  call, 
And  to  His  hand  commit  thine  all; 


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Fear  thou  no  ill  impending: 

His  Gideon  shall  arise  for  thee; 

God's  Word  and  people  manfully. 
In  God's  own  time,  defending. 

3  Our  hope  is  sure  in  Jesus'  might; 
Against  themselves  the  godless  fight. 
TJiemselves,  not  us,  distressing; 

Shame  and  contempt  their  lot  shall  be; 
God  is  with  us,  with  Him  are  we: 
To  us  belongs  His  blessing. 

1   Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  hear  our  cry: 
Stir  up  Thy  power,  come  from  on  high. 

Defend  Thy  congregation: 
So  shall  Thy  Church,  through  endless  days, 
Give  thanks  to  Thee  and  chant  Thy  praise 

In  joy  and  adoration. 

Johann  Michael  Altenburg,  163S.     si.  4,  Anon.,  1638. 
Tr.  Elizabeth  Rundle  Charles,  1858.     si.  4,  Luther  D.  Reed,  1915. 

197  8  7.    8  7.  D. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  City  of  our  God; 
He,  Whose  word  cannot  be  broken. 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode. 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded. 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage, 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age? 


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3  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near; 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna 

Which  He  gives  them  when  they  pray, 

4  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  Name. 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

John  Newton,  1779. 

198  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

THE  Church's  one  foundation 
Is  Jesus  Christ,  her  Lord; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  Word; 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  Bride, 
With  His  own  Blood  He  bought  her, 
And  for  her  life  He  died. 

2  Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth; 
One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  Food, 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 

With  every  grace  endued. 


THE  (111  KCII  1(>1 


3  Though,  with  a  scornful  wonder, 

Men  sec  her  sore  oppressed, 
By  schisms  rent  asunder. 

By  heresies  distressed; 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping. 

Their  cry  goes  up,  "How  long'" 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 

4  'Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 

"Wnd  tumult  of  her  war. 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore; 
Till,  with  the  vision  glorious. 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 

Samuel  John  Stone,  1S66. 


199  s.  m 

LOVE  Thy  Zion,  Lord, 
The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  Blood. 


i 


2  I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God! 

Her  walls  before  Thee  stand. 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 


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5  Jesus,  Thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

6  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

Timothy  Divight,  1800. 


Z1 


200  8  7,  8  7,  4  7. 

TON  stands  with  hills  surrounded; 
Zion,  kept  by  power  divine; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine. 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine! 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish, 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove, 

Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish, 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove: 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight: 

God  is  with  thee, 
God,  thine  Everlasting  Light. 

Thomas  Kelly,  1806. 

201  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

THROUGH  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 
Onward  goes  the  pilgrim  band, 
Singing  songs  of  expectation, 
Marching  to  the  promised  land. 


THE  CIIl'RCII 


163 


Clear  before  us  through  the  darkness 
Gleams  and  burns  the  guiding  light; 

Brother  clasps  the  hand  of  brother, 
Stepping  fearless  through  the  night. 

2  One  the  light  of  God's  own  presence, 

O'er  His  ransomed  people  shed, 
Chasing  far  the  gloom  and  terror, 

Brightening  all  the  path  we  tread; 
One  the  object  of  our  journey, 

One  the  faith  which  never  tires, 
One  the  earnest  looking  forward, 

One  the  hope  our  God  inspires; 

3  One  the  strain  that  lips  of  thousands 

Lift  as  from  the  heart  of  one; 
One  the  conflict,  one  the  peril, 

One  the  march  in  God  begun; 
One  the  gladness  of  rejoicing 

On  the  far  eternal  shore, 
Where  the  one  Almighty  Father 

Reigns  in  love  for  evermore. 

4  Onward,  therefore,  pilgrim  brothers, 

Onward,  with  the  Cross  our  aid! 
Bear  its  shame,  and  fight  its  battle, 

Till  we  rest  beneath  its  shade! 
Soon  shall  come  the  great  awakening, 

Soon  the  rending  of  the  tomb; 
Then  the  scattering  of  all  shadows. 

And  the  end  of  toil  and  gloom. 

Bernhardt  Severin  Ingemann,  1S25.     Tr.  Sabine  Baring-Gould.  lSr>7. 


202 


RISE,  ye  children  of  salvation, 
All  who  cleave  to  Christ  the  Head! 
Wake,  arise,  O  mighty  nation, 

Ere  the  foe  on  Zion  tread: 
He  draws  nigh,  and  would  defv 
All  the  hosts  of  God  Most  High. 


164  THE  CHURCH 


2  Saints  and  heroes,  long  before  us, 

Firmly  on  this  ground  have  stood; 
See  their  banner  waving  o'er  us, 

Conquerors  through  the  Saviour's  Blood! 
Ground  we  hold,  whereon  of  old 
Fought  the  faithful  and  the  bold. 

3  Fighting,  we  shall  be  victorious 

By  the  Blood  of  Christ  our  Lord; 
On  our  foreheads,  bright  and  glorious, 

Shines  the  witness  of  His  Word; 
Spear  and  shield  on  battlefield, 
His  great  Xame;  we  cannot  yield. 

4  When  His  servants  stand  before  Him, 

Each  receiving  his  reward, — 
When  His  saints  in  light  adore  Him, 

Giving  glory  to  the  Lord, — 
"Victory!"  our  song  shall  be, 
Like  the  thunder  of  the  sea. 

Justus  Falckner,  1697. 
Tr.  Emma  Frances  Bevan,  1S58. 


203  c.  if. 

WHERE  are  kings  and  empires  now, 
Of  old  that  went  and  came? 
But,  Lord,  Thy  Church  is  praying  yet, 
A  thousand  vears  the  same. 


o 


2  We  mark  her  goodly  battlements 

And  her  foundations  strong: 
We  hear,  within,  the  solemn  voice 
Of  her  unending  song. 

3  For  not  like  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Thy  Holy  Church,  O  God! 
Though  earthquake  shocks  are  threatening 
And  tempests  are  abroad; 


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Unshaken  as  th'  eternal  hills, 

Immovable  she  stands, 
A  mountain  that  shall  fill  the  earth, 

A  house  not  made  with  hands. 

Arthur  C  lei  eland  Coxc,  1839. 


204  s.  m. 

L\R  down  the  ages  now, 
Her  journey  not  yet  done, 
The  pilgrim  Church  pursues  her  way, 
And  longs  to  reach  her  crown. 


F 


"2  Xo  wider  is  the  gate, 

No  broader  is  the  way, 
Xo  smoother  is  the  ancient  path 
That  leads  to  light  and  day. 

3  Xo  feebler  is  the  foe, 

Xo  slacker  grows  the  fight, 

Xor  less  the  need  of  armor  tried, 

Of  shield  and  helmet  bright. 

4  Thus  onward  still  we  press. 

Through  evil  and  through  good, 

Through  pain,  or  poverty,  or  want, 

Through  peril  or  through  blood. 

5  Still  faithful  to  our  God, 

And  to  our  Captain  true, 
We  follow  where  He  leads  the  way, 
The  Kingdom  still  in  view. 

Horatius  Bonar,  1856. 

205  c.  m. 

COME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
That  have  obtained  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 


166  THE  CHURCH 


£  Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing, 
With  those  to  glory  gone; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King. 
In  earth  and  heaven,  are  one. 

3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church  above,  beneath; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow; 
Part  of  His  host  has  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  is  crossing  now. 

5  E'en  nowT  by  faith  we  join  our  hands 

With  those  that  went  before, 
And  greet  the  blood-besprinkled  bands 
On  the  eternal  shore. 

6  Lord  Jesus,  be  our  constant  Guide, 

And  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  the  cold  waves  of  death  divide, 
And  land  us  all  in  heaven. 

Charles  Wesley,  1759. 


a 


206  6  6,66,88. 

^XE  sole  baptismal  sign, 
One  Lord,  below,  above, 
Zion,  one  faith  is  thine, 
One  only  watchword,  love. 
From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  song  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 

2  Our  Sacrifice  is  one; 

One  Priest  before  the  throne, 
The  slain,  the  risen  Son, 

Redeemer,  Lord  alone. 
Thou,  Who  didst  raise  Him  from  the  dead, 
Unite  Thy  people  in  their  Head ! 


THE   CHURCH 


16*3 


3  O  may  that  holy  prayer, 

His  tenderest  and  His  last, 
His  constant,  latest  cafe, 

Ere  to  His  throne  lie  passed, 
No  longer  unfulfilled  remain. 
The  world's  offence,  His  people's  stain! 

4  Head  of  Thy  Church  beneath, 

The  catholic,  the  true. 
On  all  her  members  breathe. 

Her  broken  frame  renew! 
Then  shall  Thy  perfect  will  he  done 
When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 

Georye  Robinson,  I 


207 


JESUS,  with  Thy  Church  abide. 
Be  her  Saviour,  Lord,  and  Guide, 
While  on  earth  her  faith  is  tried. 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

-2  May  she  one  in  doctrine  be. 
One  in  truth  and  charity. 
Winning  all  to  faith  in  Thee. 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

3  May  she  guide  the  poor  and  blind, 

Seek  the  lost  until  she  find. 
And  the  broken-hearted  bind. 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

4  Save  her  love  from  growing  cold. 
Make  her  watchmen  strong  and  bold, 
Fence  her  round — Thy  peaceful  fold. 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

,5  May  her  pastors  duly  feed. 
Shepherds  of  the  flock  indeed. 
Ready  at  Thy  call  to  lead. 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


168  THE  CHURCH 


6  May  they  live  the  truths  they  know, 
And  a  holy  pattern  show, 

As  before  Thy  flock  they  go. 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

7  May  the  grace  of  Him  Who  died, 
And  the  Father's  love  abide, 
And  the  Spirit  ever  guide. 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Thomas  Benson  Pollock,  1875.  a. 

208  111111,5. 

LORD  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation, 
J  Star  of  our  night,  and  Hope  of  every  nation, 
Hear  and  receive  Thy  Church's  supplication, 
Lord  God  Almighty. 

2  See  round  Thine  ark  the  hungry  billows  curling, 
See  how  Thy  foes  their  banners  are  unfurling; 
Lord,  while  their  darts  envenomed  they  are  hurling, 

Thou  canst  preserve  us. 

3  Lord,  Thou  canst  help  when  earthly  armor  faileth, 
Lord,  Thou  canst  save  when  deadly  sin  assaileth, 
Lord,  o'er  Thy  Rock  nor  death  nor  hell  prevaileth; 

Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord. 

4  Peace  in  our  hearts,  our  evil  thoughts  assuaging, 
Peace  in  Thy  Church,  where  brothers  are  engaging, 
Peace  when  the  world  its  busy  war  is  waging; 

Calm  Thy  foes'  raging. 

5  Grant  us  Thy  help  till  backward  they  are  driven; 
Grant  them  Thy  truth,  that  they  may  be  forgiven; 
Grant  peace  on  earth,  and,  after  we  have  striven, 

Peace  in  Thy  heaven. 

Philip  Pusey,  181,0. 
Based  on  Matthaus  Apelles  v.  Lowenstern,  16H. 


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109 


209 


7  7,  7  7. 


JESUS,  truest  Friend,  unite 
All  Thy  consecrated  band, 
That  their  hearts  be  set  aright 
To  fulfil  Thy  last  command. 

-2  Thou,  Who  dost  command  that  all 
Practise  love  who  bear  Thy  Name, 
Wake  the  dead,  new  followers  call. 
Touch  the  slothful  with  Thy  flame. 

3  Let  us  live,  O  Lord,  at  one, 

As  Thou  with  the  Father  art, 
That  through  all  the  world  be  none 
Of  Thy  members  left  apart. 

4  Let  us  find  what  Thou  hast  sought; 

In  the  Son  be  all  men  freed, 
And  the  world  at  last  be  taught 
That  Thy  rule  is  blest  indeed. 

5  Father  of  all  souls,  we  praise 

Thee,  Who  shinest  in  the  Son; 
Lord,  to  Thee  our  hymns  we  raise, 
Who  hast  all  men  to  Thee  drawn! 

Nieoknu  Ludwig  ran  Zinzendorf,  1725. 
Tr.  Catherine  Wink-worth.  1885.  a. 


210  THE   MINISTRY  8  8  6.  D. 

LORD  of  the  Church,  we  humbly  pray 
J  For  those  who  guide  us  in  Thy  way, 
And  speak  Thy  holy  Word; 
With  love  divine  their  hearts  inspire, 
And  toucii  their  lips  with  hallowed  fire. 
And  needful  grace  afford. 


170  THE  CHURCH 


Help  them  to  preach  the  truth  of  God, 
Redemption  through  the  Saviour's  Blood; 

Nor  let  the  Spirit  cease 
On  all  the  Church  His  gifts  to  shower: 
To  them,  a  messenger  of  power, 

To  us,  of  life  and  peace. 

So  may  they  live  to  Thee  alone, 

Then  hear  the  welcome  word,  ''Well  done!'' 

And  take  their  crown  above; 
Enter  into  their  Master's  joy, 
And  all  eternity  employ 

In  praise,  and  bliss,  and  love. 

Edward  Osier,  1836. 
Based  on  Charles  Wesley,  17J&. 


Lo: 


211  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

ORD  of  the  living  harvest 
That  whitens  o'er  the  plain, 
Where  angels  soon  shall  gather 

Their  sheaves  of  golden  grain, 
Accept  these  hands  to  labor, 

These  hearts  to  trust  and  love, 
And  deign  with  them  to  hasten 

Thy  kingdom  from  above. 

As  laborers  in  Thy  vineyard, 

Lord,  send  them  out  to  be 
Content  to  bear  the  burden 

Of  weary  days  for  Thee; 
To  ask  no  other  wages 

When  Thou  shalt  call  them  home, 
But  to  have  shared  the  travail 

Which  makes  Thy  kingdom  come. 

Be  with  them,  God  the  Father! 

Be  with  them,  God  the  Son! 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit!        * 

Most  blessed  Three  in  One ! 


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Make  them  a  royal  priesthood 

Thee  rightly  to  adore, 
And  fill  them  with  Thy  fulness 

Both  now  and  evermore. 

John  Samuel  Beuley  MorueUt  1806. 


L° 


212  L.  M. 

ORD,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may  speak 
In  living  echoes  of  Thy  tone; 
As  Thou  hast  sought,  so  let  me  seek 
Thy  erring  children  lost  and  lone. 

2  O  lead  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  lead 
The  wandering  and  the  wavering  feet; 

0  feed  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  feed 
Thy  hungering  ones  with  manna  sweet. 

3  0  strengthen  me,  that,  while  I  stand 
Firm  on  the  Rock,  and  strong  in  Thee, 

1  may  stretch  out  a  loving  hand 
To  wrestlers  with  the  troubled  sea. 

4  0  teach  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  teach 
The  precious  things  Thou  dost  impart; 

And  wing  my  words,  that  they  may  reach 
The  hidden  depths  of  many  a  heart. 

5  0  give  Thine  own  sweet  rest  to  me, 
That  I  may  speak  with  soothing  power 

A  word  in  season,  as  from  Thee, 
To  weary  ones  in  needful  hour. 

6  O  fill  me  with  Thy  fulness,  Lord, 
Until  my  very  heart  overflow 

In  kindling  thought  and  glowing  word, 
Thy  love  to  tell,  Thy  praise  to  show. 

7  0  use  me,  Lord,  use  even  me, 
Just  as  Thou  wilt,  and  when,  and  where; 

Until  Thy  blessed  face  I  see, 

Thy  rest,  Thy  joy,  Thy  glory  share. 

Frances  Ridley  Eavergal,  1872. 


172  THE  CHURCH 


213  8  8,  8  8,  8  8. 

A  WAKE,  Thou  Spirit,  Who  didst  fire 
ii  The  watchmen  of  the  Church's  youth 
Who  faced  the  foe's  envenomed  ire, 

Who  witnessed  day  and  night  Thy  truth, 
Whose  voices  loud  are  ringing  still, 
And  bringing  hosts  to  know  Thy  will. 

2  Lord,  let  our  earnest  prayer  be  heard, 

The  prayer  Thy  Son  hath  bid  us  pray; 
For  lo,  Thy  children's  hearts  are  stirred 

In  every  land  in  this  our  day, 
To  cry  with  fervent  soul  to  Thee, 
O  help  us,  Lord,  so  let  it  be! 

3  O  haste  to  help,  ere  we  are  lost! 

Send  preachers  forth,  in  spirit  strong, 
Armed  with  Thy  Word,  a  dauntless  host, 

Bold  to  attack  the  rule  of  wrong; 
Let  them  the  earth  for  Thee  reclaim, 
Thy  heritage,  to  know  Thy  Name. 

4  O  let  Thy  Word  have  speedy  course, 

Through  every  land  be  glorified, 
Till  all  the  heathen  know  its  force 

And  fill  Thy  churches  far  and  wide; 
Wake  Israel  from  her  sleep,  O  Lord, 
And  spread  the  conquests  of  Thy  Word ! 

5  The  Church's  desert  paths  restore; 

Let  stumbling-blocks  that  in  them  lie 
Hinder  Thy  Word  henceforth  no  more; 

Error  destroy,  and  heresy; 
And  let  Thy  Church,  from  hirelings  free, 
Bloom  as  a  garden  fair  to  Thee ! 

Karl  Heinrich  rov  Bogatzky,  1750. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1855. 


THE   MINISTRY 


173 


21rt  For  Colleges  and  Seminaries  C.  M 

OTHOU  Whose  feet  have  climbed  life's  hill, 
And  trod  the  path  of  youth. 
Our  Saviour  and  our  Brother  still, 
Now  lead  us  into  truth. 

2  The  call  is  Thine;  be  Thou  the  Way, 

And  give  us  men,  to  guide; 
Let  wisdom  broaden  with  the  day. 
Let  human  faith  abide. 

3  Who  learn  of  Thee  the  truth  shall  find. 

Who  follow,  gain  the  goal; 
With  reverence  crown  the  earnest  mind, 
And  speak  within  the  soul. 

4  Awake  the  purpose  high  which  strives, 

And.  falling,  stands  again; 
Conform  the  will  of  eager  lives 
To  quit  themselves  like  men. 

5  Thy  life  the  bond  of  fellowship. 

Thy  love  the  law  that  rules. 
Thy  Name,  proclaimed  by  every  lip, 
The  Master  of  our  schools. 

Louis  FitxQerald 


215 


S.  M. 


LORD  of  the  harvest,  hear 
J  Thy  needy  servants'  cry; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

"2  On  Thee  we  humbly  wait; 

Our  wants  are  in  Thy  view; 
The  harvest  truly.  Lord,  is  great. 
The  laborers  are  few. 


174  THE  CHURCH 


Anoint  and  send  forth  more 

Into  Thy  Church  abroad, 
And  let  them  speak  Thy  Word  of  power, 

As  workers  with  their  God. 


O  let  them  spread  Thy  Name, 
Their  mission  fully  prove; 

Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 
Thy  all-redeeming  love. 


Charles  Wesley,  11  \2. 


V! 


216  MISSIONS  c.  M  D 

IFT  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of  brass, 
Ye  bars  of  iron,  yield, 
And  let  the  King  of  Glory  pass; 

The  Cross  is  in  the  field; 
That  banner,  brighter  than  the  star 

That  leads  the  train  of  night, 
Shines  on  their  march,  and  guides  from  far 

His  servants  to  the  fight. 

2  A  holy  war  those  servants  wage; 
In  that  mysterious  strife, 

The  powers  of  heaven  and  hell  engage 

For  more  than  death  or  life. 
Ye  armies  of  the  living  God, 

Ye  warriors  of  Christ's  host, 
Where  hallowed  footstep  never  trod 

Take  your  appointed  post. 

3  Though  few  and  small  and  weak  your  hands, 
Strong  in  your  Captain's  strength, 

Go  to  the  conquest  of  all  lands; 

All  must  be  His  at  length. 
Uplifted  are  the  gates  of  brass, 

The  bars  of  iron  yield: 
Behold  the  King  of  Glory  pass; 

The  Cross  hath  won  the  field. 

James  Montgomery.  18J/.S. 


MISSIONS  175 


T 


217  C  6  4,  6  I 

\HOU,  Whose  almighty  Word 

Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  flight, 

Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 

And  where  the  gospel  day 

Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 

Let  there  be  light! 


2  Thou,  Who  didst  come  to  bring 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing 

Healing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 
O,  now  to  all  mankind 

Let  there  be  light! 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  flight! 
Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light! 

4  Holy  and  blessed  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might, 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  earth,  far  and  wide, 

Let  there  be  light ! 

John  Marriott,  1813. 
Revised  by  Thomas  Raffles 

218  6  6  i,  G  6  G  4. 

CHRIST  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring 


176  THE  CHURCH 


With  loving  zeal; 
The  poor  and  them  that  mourn, 
The  faint  and  overborne, 
Sin -sick  and  sorrow- worn, 

Whom  Christ  doth  heal. 

Christ  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring 

With  fervent  prayer; 
The  wayward  and  the  lost, 
By  restless  passions  tossed, 
Redeemed  at  countless  cost 

From  dark  despair. 

Christ  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring 

With  one  accord; 
With  us  the  work  to  share. 
With  us  reproach  to  dare, 
With  us  the  cross  to  bear, 

For  Christ  our  Lord. 

Christ  for  the  world  we  sing; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring 

With  joyful  song; 
The  new-born  souls  whose  days, 
Reclaimed  from  error's  ways, 
Inspired  with  hope  and  praise, 

To  Christ  belong. 

Samuel  Wolcott,  1869. 


219  FOREIGN  MISSIONS  l  m. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


i  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  Ilis  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

3  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

4  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

Isaac  Watt*,  1710.  a. 


F 


220  7  6,  7G.  D. 

*R0M  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand, 
From  many  an  ancient  river. 
From  many  a  palmy  plain. 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain, 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 

Though  every  prospect  pleases. 

And  only  man  is  vile; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Can  we  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high, 

Can  we  to  men  benighted 
The  lamp  of  life  deny? 


178  THE  CHURCH 


Salvation!  0  salvation! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  Name. 

Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

Reginald  Heber,  1819. 


L° 


221  6  6  4,6664. 

ORD  of  all  power  and  might, 

Father  of  love  and  light, 
Speed  on  Thy  Word; 
O  let  the  gospel  sound 
All  the  wide  world  around, 
Wherever  man  is  found; 
God  speed  Thy  Word! 

Lo,  what  embattled  foes, 
Stern  in  their  hate,  oppose 

God's  holy  Word! 
One  for  His  truth  we  stand, 
Strong  in  His  own  right  hand, 
Firm  as  a  martvr-band; — 

God  shield  His  Word! 

Onward  shall  be  our  course, 
Despite  of  fraud  or  force; 

God  is  before: 
His  Word  ere  long  shall  run 
Free  as  the  noonday  sun; 
His  purpose  must  be  done; — 

God  bless  His  Word! 

Hugh  Stoirell,  185$. 


FOREIGN   MISSIONS  17:) 

222  L  M. 

O  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God, 
In  all  Thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

L2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love 
To  preach  the  reconciling  Word; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness  at  Thy  coming  light, 

Confusion,  order,  in  Thy  path; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Baptize  the  nations;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  Cross  record; 
The  Name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  kindred  call  Him  Lord. 

5  God  from  eternity  hath  willed 

All  flesh  shall  His  salvation  see; 
So  be  the  Father's  love  fulfilled, 

The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  through  Thee. 

James  Montgomery,  18S3, 


8 


223  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

JAVIOUR,  sprinkle  many  nations; 
Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be; 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 

Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee. 
Of  Thy  Cross  the  wondrous  story 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory 

And  Thv  mercv  manifold! 


180  THE   CHURCH 


2  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast; 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing; 

Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest; 
Thirsting  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new- mown  grass  for  rain, 
Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  heaven, 

Thee,  as  Man  for  sinners  slain. 

3  Saviour,  lo!  the  isles  are  waiting, 

Stretched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit  new-creating, 

Love's  pure  flame,  and  wisdom's  light. 
Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot,  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth,  by  every  creature, 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung! 

Arthur  Cleveland  Coxe,  1851. 

224  ii  io,  n  to. 

OZION,  haste,  thy  mission  high  fulfilling 
To  tell  to  all  the  world  that  God  is  Light; 
That  He  Who  made  all  nations  is  not  willing 
One  soul  should  perish,  lost  in  shades  of  night; 

Publish  glad  tidings,  tidings  of  peace; 
Tidings  of  Jesus,  redemption  and  release. 

2  Behold,  how  many  thousands  still  are  lying 

Bound  in  the  darksome  prison-house  of  sin, 
With  none  to  tell  them  of  the  Saviour's  dying, 
Or  of  the  life  He  died  for  them  to  win. 

3  Proclaim  to  every  people,  tongue,  and  nation 

That  God,  in  Whom  they  live  and  move,  is  Love : 
Tell  how  He  stooped  to  save  His  lost  creation, 
And  died  on  earth  that  man  might  live  above. 

4  Give  of  thy  sons  to  bear  the  message  glorious; 

Give  of  thy  wealth  to  speed  them  on  their  way ; 
Pour  out  thy  soul  for  them  in  prayer  victorious; 
And  haste  the  coming  of  the  glorious  day. 


FOREIGN    MISSION-  181 


5  He  comes  again:   0  Zion,  ere  thou  meet  Him, 
Make  known  to  every  heart  His  saving  grace; 
Let  none  whom  He  hath  ransomed  fail  to  greet  Him, 
Through  thy  neglect,  unfit  to  see  His  fare. 

Mary  Ann  Thomson,  1870. 

225  -  m 

OLORD  our  God,  arise. 
The  cause  of  truth  maintain; 

And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  Life,  arise, 

Nor  let  Thy  conquests  cease; 
Far  spread  the  glory  of  Thy  Name, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  Thou,  Holy  Ghost,  arise; 

Exert  Thy  quickening  power, 

And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world 

Thy  light  and  peace  outpour. 

4  All  on  the  earth,  arise, 

To  God  the  Saviour  sing; 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven. 
Let  His  high  praises  ring. 

Tabernacle  Collection,  1  ■ 


L° 


226  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

ORD,  her  watch  Thy  Church  is  keeping; 
When  shall  earth  Thy  rule  obey? 
When  shall  end  the  night  of  weeping? 

When  shall  break  the  promised  day? 
See  the  whitening  harvest  languish, 

Waiting  still  the  laborers'  toil; 
Was  it  vain,  Thy  Son's  deep  anguish? 

Shall  the  strong  retain  the  spoil? 


182  THE   CHURCH 


Tidings  sent  to  every  creature 

Millions  yet  have  never  heard; 
Can  they  hear  without  a  preacher? 

Lord,  Almighty,  give  the  word; 
Give  the  word;  in  every  nation 

Let  the  gospel-trumpet  sound, 
Witnessing  a  world's  salvation 

To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 

Then  the  end:   Thy  Church  completed, 

All  Thy  chosen  gathered  in, 
With  their  King  in  glory  seated, 

Satan  bound,  and  banished  sin; 
Gone  for  ever  parting,  weeping, 

Hunger,  sorrow,  death,  and  pain. 
Lo!  her  watch  Thy  Church  is  keeping; 

Come,  Lord  Jesus,  come  to  reign. 

Henry  Doivnton,  18 


H 


227  7  7,7  7. 

[ASTEN,  Lord,  the  glorious  time, 
When  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime 
Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  His  power  shall  own, 
Heathen  tribes  His  Name  adore; 

Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrown, 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  war  and  tumults  cease, 
Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain; 

Righteousness  and  joy  and  peace 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign. 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord; 
Ever  praise  His  glorious  Name; 

All  His  mighty  acts  record; 

All  His  wondrous  love  proclaim. 

Harriet  Auber,  1829, 


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FOREIGN  MISSIONS  188 

8  7,  8  7.  D. 

'INTER  reigns  o'er  many  a  region, 

Many  a  seed-field  fallow  lies; 
When,  ()  Lord,  shall  come  the  springtime 

With  its  quickening  energies? 
When  shall  this  long  night  be  ended? 

When  the  morning  dawn  appear? 
When  shall  drought  give  plaee  to  freshness? 

When  these  deserts  bloom  with  cheer? 

Lord,  Thy  Church  is  ever  praying: 

Now  her  anxious  yearnings  hear; 
Speed  the  triumphs  of  Thy  Kingdom, 

Spread  its  victories  far  and  near. 
Own  the  work.  Thy  grace  attend  it. 

Which  we  undertake  for  Thee; 
Let  a  holy  love  inflame  us; 

Kindle  zeal  and  fervency. 

That  Thy  fields  be  rightly  cultured. 

Send  the  laborers  that  we  need, — 
Men  to  light  the  heavy  darkness. 

Sow  the  wastes  with  precious  seed. 
Then  send  down  the  gentle  showers. 

Make  Thy  gracious  sunlight  shine, 
That  each  field  may  joy  with  blessing, 

Bringing  forth  the  fruits  divine. 

By  the  breezes  of  Thy  Spirit, 

Fan  all  deadness  into  life; 
Bless  the  seeds  to  Thee  upspringing, 

Keep  each  plant  from  blast  and  strife. 
And,  ye  toilers  in  this  seeding. 

Know  the  promise  God  hath  given: 
Glorious  crowns  await  the  faithful. 

And  eternal  gains  in  heaven. 

Leonkard  Meisser, 
IV.  Joseph  A 


184  THE   CHURCH 


o 


229  For  the  Jews  7  6, 

THAT  the  Lord's  salvation 
Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
To  heal  His  ancient  nation, 
To  lead  His  outcasts  home! 

How  long  the  holy  city 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane? 

Return,  O  Lord,  in  pity; 
Rebuild  her  walls  again. 


3  Let  fall  Thy  rod  of  terror, 

Thy  saving  grace  impart; 
Roll  back  the  veil  of  error, 
Release  the  fettered  heart. 

4  Let  Israel,  home  returning, 

Her  lost  Messiah  see; 
Give  oil  of-  joy  for  mourning, 
And  bind  Thy  Church  to  Thee. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte,  l8Sk. 

230  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

THE  morning  light  is  breaking, 
The  darkness  disappears; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears; 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 
Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey. 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing, 

A  nation  in  a  dav. 


FOREIGN   MISSIONS 


185 


Blest  river  of  salvation, 

Pursue  thine  onward  way! 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation. 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay! 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly. 

Triumphant,  reach  their  home; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim:  "The  Lord  is  come!" 

Samuel  Francis  ^miih,  16->2. 


231 


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Missionaries 


SPEED  Thy  servants.  Saviour,  speed  them; 
Thou  art  Lord  of  winds  and  waves; 
They  were  bound,  but  Thou  hast  freed  them; 
Xow  they  go  to  free  the  slaves; 

Be  Thou  with  them! 
'Tis  Thine  arm  alone  that  saves. 

c2  Friends,  and  home,  and  all  forsaking. 
Lord,  they  go  at  Thy  command, 
As  their  stay  Thy  promise  taking. 
While  they  traverse  sea  and  land: 

O  be  with  them! 
Lead  them  safely  by  the  hand. 

3  When  no  fruit  appears  to  cheer  them 

And  they  seem  to  toil  in  vain. 
Then  in  mercy.  Lord,  draw  near  them. 
Then  their  sinking  hopes  sustain; 

Thus  supported. 
Let  their  zeal  revive  again. 

4  In  the  midst  of  opposition 

Let  them  trust,  O  Lord,  in  Thee; 
When  success  attends  their  mission. 
Let  Thy  servants  humble  be; 

Never  leave  them. 
Till  Thy  face  in  Heaven  they  see! 

Thomas  Kelly,  1820. 


186  THE  CHURCH 


HOME   AND   INNER   MISSIONS 
232  L.  M 

LOOK  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day, 
J  0  God  of  mercy  and  of  might! 
In  pity  look  on  those  who  stray, 
Benighted  in  this  land  of  light. 

2  In  peopled  vale,  in  lonely  glen, 

In  crowded  mart,  by  stream  or  sea, 
How  many  of  the  sons  of  men 

Hear  not  the  message  sent  from  Thee ! 

3  Send  forth  Thy  heralds,  Lord,  to  call 

The  thoughtless  young,  the  hardened  old, 
A  scattered,  homeless  flock,  till  all 
Be  gathered  to  Thy  peaceful  fold. 

4  Send  them  Thy  mighty  Word,  to  speak 

Till  faith  shall  dawn,  and  doubt  depart, 
To  awe  the  bold,  to  stay  the  weak, 
And  bind  and  heal  the  broken  heart. 

5  Then  all  these  wastes, — a  dreary  scene, 

That  fills  with  sadness  as  we  gaze, — 
Shall  grow  with  living  waters  green, 
And  lift  to  heaven  the  voice  of  praise. 

William  Cull  en  Bryant,  18^0.  a. 


233  For  an  Evening  Service  L.  M. 

k  T  even  ere  the  sun  was  set, 

The  sick,  O  Lord,  around  Thee  lay; 
O,  in  what  divers  pains  they  met! 
O,  with  what  joy  they  went  away! 


A1 


2  Once  more  'tis  eventide,  and  we 

Oppressed  with  various  ills,  draw  near; 
What  if  Thy  form  we  cannot  see? 

We  know  and  feel  that  Thou  art  here. 


HOME  AND  INNER  MISSIONS  187 

3  O  Saviour  Christ,  our  woes  dispel; 

For  some  are  sick,  and  some  are  sad, 
And  some  have  never  loved  Thee  well; 
And  some  have  lost  the  love  they  had; 

4  And  some  are  pressed  with  worldly  care; 

And  some  are  tried  with  sinful  doubt; 
And  some  such  grievous  passions  tear, 
That  only  Thou  canst  cast  them  out; 

5  And  none,  0  Lord,  have  perfect  rest, 

For  none  are  wholly  free  from  sin; 
And  they  who  fain  would  serve  Thee  best 
Are  conscious  most  of  wrong  within. 

6  O  Saviour  Christ,  Thou  too  art  Man; 

Thou  hast  been  troubled,  tempted,  tried; 
Thy  kind  but  searching  glance  can  scan 
The  very  wounds  that  shame  would  hide; 

7  Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power; 

Xo  word  from  Thee  can  fruitless  fall; 
Hear,  in  this  solemn  evening  hour, 
And  in  Thy  mercy  heal  us  all. 

Henry  T wells,  1S6S 


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234  8  7,  8  ' 

U30U  to  Whom  the  sick  and  dying 
Ever  came,  nor  came  in  vain, 
Still  with  healing  words  replying 
To  the  wearied  cry  of  pain, 
Hear  us,  Jesus,  as  we  meet, 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy-seat. 

2  Still  the  weary,  sick,  and  dying 
Need  a  brother's,  sister's  care, 
On  Thy  higher  help  relying. 

May  we  now  their  burden  share, 
Bringing  all  our  offerings  meet, 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy-seat. 


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3  May  each  child  of  Thine  be  willing, 
Willing  both  in  hand  and  heart. 
All  the  law  of  love  fulfilling, 
Ever  comfort  to  impart, 

Ever  bringing  offerings  meet, 
Suppliant  to  Thy  mercy-seat. 

1  So  may  sickness,  sin,  and  sadness 
To  Thy  healing  power  yield, 
Till  the  sick  and  sad,  in  gladness, 
Rescued,  ransomed,  cleansed,  healed, 
One  in  Thee  together  meet, 
Pardoned,  at  Thy  judgment-seat. 

Godfrey  Thring,  1870. 

235  l.  M. 

WHERE  cross  the  crowded  ways  of  life, 
Where  sound  the  cries  of  race  and  clan, 
Above  the  noise  of  selfish  strife, 
We  hear  Thy  voice,  0  Son  of  Man. 


In  haunts  of  wretchedness  and  need, 

On  shadowed  thresholds  dark  with  fears, 

From  paths  where  hide  the  lures  of  greed, 
We  catch  the  vision  of  Thv  tears. 


3  From  tender  childhood's  helplessness, 

From  woman's  grief,  man's  burdened  toil, 
From  famished  souls,  from  sorrow's  stress, 
Thy  heart  has  never  known  recoil. 

4  The  cup  of  water  given  for  Thee 

Still  holds  the  freshness  of  Thy  grace; 
Yet  long  these  multitudes  to  see 
The  sweet  compassion  of  Thy  face. 


HOME  AND   LNNER   MISSIONS  1  39 

.)  ()  Master,  from  the  mount; 

Make  haste  to  hear  these  hearts  of  paip; 
Among  these  restless  throngs  abi< 
0  tread  the  city's  streets  again; 

G  Till  sons  of  men  shall  learn  Thy  loVe, 
And  follow  where  Thy  feet  have  trod; 
Till  glorious  from  Thy  heaven  above, 
Shall  come  the  City  of  our  God. 

Frank 


236  (Mb. 

THIXE  arm,  0  Lord,  in  days  of  old 
Was  strong  to  heal  and  save; 
It  triumphed  o'er  disease  and  death, 

O'er  darkness  and  the  grave; 
To  Thee  they  went,  the  blind,  the  dumb, 

The  palsied  and  the  lame. 
The  leper  with  his  tainted  life, 
The  sick  with  fevered  frame. 

2  And  lo,  Thy  touch  brought  life  and  health, 

Gave  speech,  and  strength,  and  sight; 
And  youth  renewed  and  frenzy  calmed 

Owned  Thee,  the  Lord  of  light. 
And  now,  O  Lord,  be  near  to  bless, 

Almighty  as  of  yore, 
In  crowded  street,  by  restless  couch, 

As  by  Gennesaret's  shore. 

3  Be  Thou  our  great  Deliverer  still, 

Thou  Lord  of  life  and  death; 
Restore  and  quicken,  soothe  and  bl 

With  Thine  almighty  breath. 
To  hands  that  work  and  eye-  that  see 

Give  wisdom's  heavenly  lore, 
That  whole  and  sick,  and  weak  and  strong, 

May  praise  Thee  evermore. 

Edward  Hayes  Plumptre,  186b 


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237  8  8  8,6. 

GOD  of  mercy,  God  of  might, 
In  love  and  pity  infinite, 
Teach  us,  as  ever  in  Thy  sight, 
To  live  our  life  to  Thee. 


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2  Teach  us  the  lesson  Thou  hast  taught, 
To  feel  for  those  Thy  Blood  hath  bought, 
That  every  word,  and  deed,  and  thought, 

May  work  a  work  for  Thee. 

3  For  all  are  brethren,  far  and  wide, 
Since  Thou,  O  Lord,  for  all  hast  died; 
Then  teach  us,  whatsoe'er  betide, 

To  love  them  all  in  Thee. 

4  In  sickness,  sorrow,  want,  or  care, 
Whate'er  it  be,  'tis  ours  to  share; 
May  we  where  help  is  needed,  there 

Give  help  as  unto  Thee. 

5  And  may  Thy  Holy  Spirit  move 
All  those  who  live,  to  live  in  love, 
Till  Thou  shalt  greet  in  heaven  above 

All  those  who  live  to  Thee. 

Godfrey  Thringy  1S77. 


238  For  Deaconesses  7  7,  7  7. 

[ESUS,  Master,  Son  of  God. 
Rich  in  gifts  for  human  good, 
Given  Thyself  for  us,  for  all, 
Thou  dost  manv  servants  call. 


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2  By  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  love, 
Through  Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Plenteous  grace  to  each  is  given — 
Grace  to  serve  the  Lord  of  heaven. 


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S  Thanks  for  those  devoted  bands, 
Who,  with  earnest  hearts  and  hands, 
Wait  and  work  the  sick  to  cheer, 
Spreading  mercies  far  and  near. 

4  While  the  sacred  cross  they  bear, 
Grant  them  Thy  rewards  to  share; 
Be  their  Help  where'er  they  go, 
Bearing  balm  for  human  woe. 

.5  Guide  and  bless  them  on  their  way; 
Let  Thy  Spirit  be  their  stay; 
May  their  numbers.  Lord,  increase, 
Bring  them  to  Thy  heavenly  peace. 

Joseph  Augustus  Stiff,  1899, 


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239  6  6,  6  6,  4  4,  4  4. 

ORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples  are! 
To  Thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires 
With  warm  desires 
To  see  my  God. 

0  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear! 
O  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there! 
They  praise  Thee  still; 
And  happy  they 
That  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill. 


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They  go  from  strength  to  strength 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 
O  glorious  seat, 
Of  God  our  King! 
Lord,  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet ! 


AN 


Isaac  Watts,  1719. 
240  8  5,8  5,8  4  3. 

^\  GEL  voices  ever  singing 
Round  Thy  throne  of  light, 
Angel-harps,  for  ever  ringing, 

Rest  not  day  nor  night; 
Thousands  only  live  to  bless  Thee, 
And  confess  Thee, 
Lord  of  Might! 

2  Thou,  Who  art  beyond  the  farthest 
Mortal  eye  can  scan, 

Can  it  be  that  Thou  regardest 

Songs  of  sinful  man? 
Can  we  know  that  Thou  art  near  us, 
"And  wilt  hear  us? 
Yes,  we  can! 

3  Yea,  we  know  that  Thou  rejoicest 
O'er  each  work  of  Thine; 

Thou  didst  ears  and  hands  and  voices 

For  Thy  praise  combine; 
Craftsman's  art  and  music's  measure 
For  Thy  pleasure 
Didst  design. 

4  Here,  great  God,  to-day  we  offer 
Of  Thine  own  to  Thee, 

And  for  Thine  acceptance  proffer, 
All  unworthilv. 


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Hearts  and  minds  and  hands  and  voices, 
In  our  choicest 

Melody. 

5  Honor,  glory,  might  and  merit 
Thine  shall  ever  be. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Blessed  Trinity! 
Of  the  best  that  Thou  hast  given, 
Earth  and  heaven 
Render  Thee. 

Francis  Pott,  1861, 


241 


For  the  Laying  of  a  Corner-stone 


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CHRIST,  Thou  art  the  sure  Foundation, 
Thou  the  Head  and  Corner-stone; 
Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious, 

Binding  all  the  Church  in  one; 
Thou  Thy  Zion's  help  for  ever, 
And  her  confidence  alone. 

To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 
Come,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  to-day! 

With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness 
Hear  Thy  people  as  they  pray; 

And  Thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  its  walls  alwav. 


Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 
What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 

What  they  gain  from  Thee  for  ever 
With  the  blessed  to  retain, 

And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 
Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 


Hymn  of  the  Early  Church. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Xeale,  1851.  a. 


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242  For  the  Dedication  0}  a  Church  8  7,  8  7,  8  7. 

COME  Thou  now,  and  be  among  us, 
Lord  and  Maker,  while  we  pray; 
Let  Thy  presence  fill  the  temple 

Which  we  dedicate  to-day; 
And,  Thyself  its  Consecrator, 
Dwell  within  its  walls  alway. 

2  Grant  that  all  Thy  faithful  people 

May  Thy  truer  temple  be; 
Neither  flesh,  nor  soul,  nor  spirit 

Know  another  Lord  than  Thee; 
But,  to  Thee  once  dedicated, 

Serve  Thee  everlastingly. 

3  Bright  be  here  the  Monarch's  altar 

With  the  presents  that  we  bring; 
Held  in  holy  veneration, 

Rich  with  many  an  offering; 
Ever  hallowed,  ever  quiet, 

Ever  dear  to  God  its  King. 

4  Here  our  souls,  as  Thy  true  altars, 

Deign  to  hallow  and  to  bless, 
O  Thou  future  Judge  of  all  men, 

With  Thy  grace  and  holiness: 
That  Thy  gifts  sent  down  from  heaven, 

We  may  evermore  possess. 

5  Praise  and  honor  to  the  Father; 

Praise  and  honor  to  the  Son; 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Spirit; 

Ever  Three,  and  ever  One, 
Consubstantial,  Co-eternal, 

While  unending  ages  run. 

Latin  Hymn  of  the  XI  Century. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Xeale,  1850. 


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243 


S.  M. 


GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  His  praise  be  great; 
He  makes  His  churches  His  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  His  grace, 

How  beautiful  they  stand! 

The  honors  of  our  native  place, 

And  bulwarks  of  our  land. 

3  In  Zion  God  is  known 

A  refuge  in  distress; 
How  bright  has  His  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces ! 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold, 
Where  His  own  sheep  have  been. 


In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  His  house  repair, 
We'll  think  upon  His  wondrous  grace, 

And  seek  deliverance  there. 

Isaac  Watts,  1719. 


244  For  the  Dedication  of  a  Church 

HERE,  in  Thy  Name,  eternal  God, 
We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee 
O  choose  it  for  Thy  fixed  abode, 
And  guard  it  from  all  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  Thou  in  heaven.  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  Thou  nearest,  O  forgive. 


L.  M. 


196  THE   CHURCH 


3  Here,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  Gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
Still,  by  the  power  of  His  great  Name, 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone: 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart; 
In  every  bosom  fix  Thy  throne. 

James  Montgomery,  1822.  a. 

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245  8  7,  8  7,  7  7. 

WHO  are  these  like  stars  appearing. 
These,  before  God's  throne  who  stand? 
Each  a  golden  crown  is  wearing; 

Who  are  all  this  glorious  band? 
Alleluia !  hark  they  sing, 
Praising  loud  their  heavenly  King. 

2  These  are  they  who  have  contended 

For  their  Saviour's  honor  long, 
Wrestling  on  till  life  was  ended. 

Following  not  the  sinful  throng; 
These,  who  well  the  fight  sustained. 
Triumph  through  the  Lamb  have  gained. 

3  These  are  they  whose  hearts  were  riven, 

Sore  with  woe  and  anguish  tried. 
Who  in  prayer  full  oft  have  striven 

With  the  God  they  glorified; 
Now,  their  painful  conflict  o'er, 
God  has  bid  them  weep  no  more. 

4  These,  as  priests,  have  watched  and  waited, 

Offering  up  to  Christ  their  will. 
Soul  and  body  consecrated, 

Dav  and  night  to  serve  Him  still; 


THE   CHI  iR<  II    TIlICMrilANT 


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Now,  in  God's  most  holy  place, 
Blest  they  stand  before  His  face. 


Heinrich  Theobald  Schenk, 

Tr.  Frances  Eh'zaheih  Cox,  16  U- 


246 


WHAT  are  these  in  bright  array. 
This  innumerable  throng. 
Round  the  altar,  night  and  day. 
Hymning  one  triumphant  song? 

4 'Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain. 
Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 

Wisdom,  riches  to  obtain, 
New  dominion  every  hour." 


2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod; 

These  from  great  affliction  came; 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  His  almighty  Name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand. 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown. 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead; 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs; 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears; 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tears. 

James  Montgomery,  IS  19. 


247 


8  8,  8  8,  8  8. 


THE  saints  of  God!  their  conflict  past. 
And  life's  Ions:  battle  won  at  last. 


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Xo  more  they  need  the  shield  or  sword: 
They  cast  them  down  before  the  Lord. 

O  happy  saints,  for  ever  blest, 

At  Jesus'  feet  how  safe  your  rest! 

2  The  saints  of  God!  their  wanderings  done, 
No  more  their  weary  course  they  run, 
Xo  more  they  faint,  no  more  they  fall, 
Xo  foes  oppress,  no  fears  appal. 

O  happy  saints,  for  ever  blest, 

In  that  dear  home  how  sweet  your  rest! 

3  The  saints  of  God!  life's  voyage  o'er, 
Safe  landed  on  that  blissful  shore, 
Xo  stormy  tempests  now  they  dread, 
Xo  roaring  billows  lift  their  head: 

O  happy  saints,  for  ever  blest, 
In  that  calm  haven  of  your  rest! 

4  The  saints  of  God  their  vigil  keep, 
While  yet  their  mortal  bodies  sleep, 
Till  from  the  dust  they  too  shall  rise 
And  soar  triumphant  to  the  skies: 

O  happy  saints,  rejoice  and  sing; 

He  quickly  comes,  your  Lord  and  King. 

5  O  God  of  saints!  to  Thee  we  cry; 
O  Saviour!  plead  for  us  on  high; 

O  Holy  Ghost !  our  Guide  and  Friend, 
Grant  us  Thy  grace  till  life  shall  end; 
That  with  all  saints  our  rest  may  be 
In  that  bright  Paradise  with  Thee. 

William  Dalrymple  Maclagan,  1869. 


248  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

HARK!  the  sound  of  holy  voices 
Chanting  at  the  crystal  sea: 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Alleluia !  Lord,  to  Thee. 


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Multitudes,  which  none  can  number, 
Like  the  stars  in  glory  stand, 

Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 
Palms  of  victory  in  their  hand. 

2  They  have  come  from  tribulation, 

And  have  washed  their  robes  in  blood, 
Washed  them  in  the  Blood  of  Jesus; 

Tried  they  were,  and  firm  they  stood; 
Mocked,  imprisoned,  stoned,  tormented, 

Sawn  asunder,  slain  with  sword, 
They  have  conquered  death  and  Satan 

By  the  might  of  Christ  the  Lord. 

3  Marching  with  Thy  Cross,  their  banner, 

They  have  triumphed  following 
Thee,  the  Captain  of  Salvation, 

Thee,  their  Saviour,  and  their  King; 
Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  suffered; 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  died; 
And  by  death  to  life  immortal 

They  were  born  and  glorified. 

4  Now  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory, 

Now  they  walk  in  golden  light, 
Now  they  drink,  as  from  a  river, 

Holy  bliss  and  infinite; 
Love  and  peace  they  taste  for  ever, 

And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  beatific  vision 

Of  the  Blessed  Trinitv. 


Christopher  Wordsworth,  1862. 


249 


FOR  all  Thy  saints,  O  Lord, 
Who  strove  in  Thee  to  live, 
Who  followed  Thee,  obeyed,  adored, 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 


S.  M. 


200  THE   CHURCH 


2  For  all  Thy  saints,  O  Lord, 

Accept  our  thankful  cry; 
Who  counted  Thee  their  great  Reward, 
And  strove  in  Thee  to  die. 

3  They  all,  in  life  or  death, 

With  Thee,  their  Lord,  in  view. 
Learned  from  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  breath 
To  suffer  and  to  do. 

4  For  this,  Thy  Name  we  bless, 

And  humbly  pray  that  we 
May  follow  them  in  holiness, 
And  live  and  die  in  Thee. 

Richard  Mont,  18S7. 

250  io  10  10, 4. 

FOR  all  the  saints  who  from  their  labors  rest, 
Who  Thee  by  faith  before  the  world  confessed, 
Thy  Name,  O  Jesus,  be  for  ever  blest. 
Alleluia! 

2  Thou  wast  their  Rock,  their  Fortress  and  their  Might ; 
Thou,  Lord,  their  Captain  in  their  well-fought  fight; 
Thou,  in  the  darkness  drear,  their  one  true  Light. 

Alleluia! 

3  O  may  Thy  soldiers,  faithful,  true  and  bold, 
Fight  as  the  saints  who  nobly  fought  of  old, 
And  win,  with  them,  the  victor's  crown  of  gold. 

Alleluia ! 

4  O  blest  communion,  fellowship  divine ! 
We  feebly  struggle,  they  in  glory  shine; 
Yet  all  are  one  in  Thee,  for  all  are  Thine. 

Alleluia! 

5  The  golden  evening  brightens  in  the  west; 
Soon,  soon  to  faithful  warriors  eonieth  rest; 
Sweet  is  the  calm  of  Paradise  the  blest. 

Alleluia ! 


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0   But  lo!  there  breaks  a  yet  more  glorious  day: 
The  saints  triumphant  rise  in  bright  array; 
The  King  of  Glory  passes  on  His  way. 

Alleluia! 

7  From  earth's  wide  bounds,  from  ocean's  farthest  coast , 
Through  gates  of  pearl  streams  in  the  countless  host, 
Singing  to  Father,  Son  and  Holv  Ghost : 
Alleluia! 

William  U'ulsham  How,  1864. 

25  1  7  6,  7  0.  D. 

FROM  all  Thy  saints  in  warfare, 
For  all  Thy  saints  at  rest, 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Jesus, 
All  praises  be  addressed. 
Thou,  Lord,  didst  win  the  battle 

That  they  might  conquerors  be; 
Their  crowns  of  living  glory 
Are  lit  with  rays  from  Thee. 

2  Apostles,  prophets,  martyrs, 

And  all  the  sacred  throng, 
Who  wear  the  spotless  raiment, 

Who  raise  the  ceaseless  song — 
For  these,  passed  on  before  us, 

Saviour,  we  Thee  adore; 
And,  walking  in  their  footsteps, 

Would  serve  Thee  more  and  more. 

3  Then  praise  we  God  the  Father, 

And  praise  we  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Eternal  Three  in  One, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  number 

Fall  down  before  the  throne, 
And  honor,  power,  and  glory 

Ascribe  to  God  alone. 

Horatio  Xelson,  186$. 


202  THE  CHURCH 


252  St.  Michael  arid  All  Angels  10  10,  10  10. 

STARS  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright, 
Filled  with  celestial  resplendence  and  light, 
These  that,  where  night  never  followeth  day, 
Raise  the  "Thrice  Holy,  Lord!"  ever  and  aye; 

2  These  are  Thy  counselors,  these  dost  Thou  own, 
Lord  God  of  Sabaoth!  nearest  Thy  throne; 
These  are  Thy  ministers,  these  dost  Thou  send, 
Help  of  the  helpless  ones,  man  to  defend. 

3  Still  let- them  succor  us;  still  let  them  fight, 
Lord  of  angelic  hosts !  battling  for  right, 

Till,  where  their  anthems  they  ceaselessly  pour, 
We  with  the  angels  may  bow  and  adore. 

Joseph  the  Hymnographer,  IX  Century. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Neale,  1862.  a. 

253  St.  Michael  and  All  Angels  L.  M. 

THEY  come,  God's  messengers  of  love, 
They  come  from  realms  of  peace  above, 
From  homes  of  never-fading  light, 
From  blissful  mansions  ever  bright. 

2  They  come  to  watch  around  us  here, 
To  soothe  our  sorrow,  calm  our  fear; 
But  chiefly,  at  our  journey's  end, 
'Tis  theirs  the  spirit  to  defend. 

3  Blest  Jesus,  Thou  Whose  groans  and  tears 
Have  sanctified  frail  nature's  fears, 

To  earth  in  bitter  sorrow  weighed, 
Thou  didst  not  scorn  Thine  angel's  aid. 

4  An  angel  guard  to  us  supply 
When  on  the  bed  of  death  we  lie; 
And  by  Thine  own  almighty  power, 
O  shield  us  in  that  final  hour. 

Robert  Campbell,  1850. 


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254        THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  c:  m 

OGOD  of  Jacob,  by  Whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed; 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led! 

2  To  Thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise, 
To  Thee  address  our  prayer; 
And  in  Thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 


3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  O  spread  Thy  covering  wings  around 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5  To  Thee,  as  to  our  covenant  God, 

We'll  our  whole  selves  resign; 
And  thankful,  own  that  all  we  are 
And  all  we  have  is  Thine. 

Philip  Doddridge,  17 37. 


255 


S.  M. 


THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supplied; 
Since  He  is  mine  and  I  am  His, 
What  can  I  want  beside? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 


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3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  His  own  right  way, 
•  For  His  most  holy  Name. 

4  While  He  affords  His  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear; 
Though  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  In  sight  of  all  my  foes 

Thou  dost  a  table  spread; 
My  cup  with  blessing  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  Thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days; 

Xor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 

Isaac  Watts,  1719. 
256  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

THERE'S  a  wideness  in  God's  mercy, 
Like  the  wideness  of  the  sea; 
There's  a  kindness  in  His  justice, 

Which  is  more  than  liberty. 
There  is  no  place  where  earth's  sorrows 

Are  more  felt  than  up  in  heaven; 
There  is  no  place  where  earth's  failings 
Have  such  kindly  judgment  given. 

2  For  the  love  of  God  is  broader 

Than  the  measures  of  man's  mind, 
And  the  heart  of  the  Eternal 

Is  most  wonderfully  kind. 
There  is  plentiful  redemption 

In  the  Blood  that  has  been  shed; 
There  is  joy  for  all  the  members 

In  the  sorrows  of  the  Head. 


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3  'Tis  not  all  we  owe  to  Jesus; 

It  is  something  more  than  all; 
Greater  good  because  of  evil, 

Larger  mercy  through  the  fall. 
If  our  love  were  but  more  simple, 

We  should  take  Him  at  His  word; 
And  our  lives  would  be  all  sunshine 

In  the  sweetness  of  our  Lord. 

Frederick  William  Faber  (1814-1863). 


257 


CM. 


AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 
ii  When  heated  in  the  chase, 
So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  Thee, 
And  Thy  refreshing  grace. 


2  For  Thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine; 
O  when  shall  I  behold  Thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  Divine! 

3  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Hope  still;  and  thou  shalt  sing 

The  praise  of  Him  Who  is  thy  God, 

Thy  health's  eternal  Spring.     . 


258 


To  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

Xahum  Tate  and  Nicholas  Brady,  1696. 


C.  M.  D. 


HOW  blessed,  from  the  bonds  of  sin 
And  earthly  fetters  free, 
In  singleness  of  heart  and  aim 
Thy  servant,  Lord,  to  be! 


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The  hardest  toil  to  undertake 

With  joy  at  Thy  command, 
The  meanest  office  to  receive 

With  meekness  at  Thy  hand! 

2  With  willing  heart  and  longing  eyes 

To  watch  before  Thy  gate, 
Ready  to  run  the  weary  race, 

To  bear  the  heavy  weight; 
No  voice  of  thunder  to  expect, 

But  follow,  calm  and  still, 
For  love  can  easily  divine 

The  One  Beloved's  will. 

3  Thus  may  we  serve  Thee,  Gracious  Lord! 

Thus  ever  Thine  alone, 
Our  souls  and  bodies  given  to  Thee, 

The  purchase  Thou  hast  won; 
Through  evil  or  through  good  report 

Still  keeping  by  Thy  side. 
By  life  or  death,  in  this  poor  flesh 

Let  Christ  be  magnified! 

4  How  happily  the  working  days 

In  this  dear  service  fly! 
How  rapidly  the  closing  hour, 

The  time  of  rest,  draws  nigh! 
When  all  the  faithful  gather  home, 

A  joyful  company, 
And  ever  where  the  Master  is, 

Shall  His  blest  servants  be. 

Karl  Johann  Philipp  Spitta,  1833. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthicick,  1853 

259  8  8  8,4. 

THROL'GH  good  report  and  evil,  Lord, 
Still  guided  by  Thy  faithful  Word  — 
Our  staff,  our  buckler,  and  our  sword, 
We  follow  Thee. 


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w2  With  enemies  on  every  side. 
We  lean  on  Thee,  the  Crucified; 
Forsaking  all  on  earth  beside, 
We  follow  Thee. 

3  O  Master,  point  Thou  out  the  way. 
Nor  suffer  Thou  our  steps  to  stray ; 
Then  in  that  path  that  leads  to  day 

We  follow  Thee. 

4  Thou  hast  passed  on  before  our  face; 
Thy  footsteps  on  the  way  we  trace; 
O,  keep  us,  aid  us  by  Thy  grace: 

We  follow  Thee. 

5  Whom  have  we  in  the  heaven  above, 
Whom  on  this  earth,  save  Thee,  to  love? 
Still  in  Thy  light  we  onward  move; 

We  follow  Thee. 

Horatius  Bonar,  1866. 


260 


5,  o  o. 


JESUS,  still  lead  on, 
Till  our  rest  be  won; 
And  although  the  way  be  cheerless, 
We  will  follow,  calm  and  fearless; 
Guide  us  by  Thy  hand 
To  our  fatherland. 

If  the  way  be  drear, 

If  the  foe  be  near, 
Let  not  faithless  fears  o'ertake  us, 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us; 

For  through  many  a  foe 

To  our  home  we  go. 


When  we  seek  relief 
From  a  long-felt  grief, 


208  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

When  temptations  come  alluring, 
Make  us  patient  and  enduring; 

Show  us  that  bright  shore 

Where  we  weep  no  more. 

4       Jesus,  still  lead  on, 

Till  our  rest  be  won; 
Heavenly  Leader,  still  direct  us, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us, 

Till  we  safely  stand 

In  our  fatherland. 

Nicolaus  Ludwig  v.  Zinzendorf,  1721. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthwick,  18J>6.  a. 

261  8  7,  8  7,  4  7. 

GUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand; 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more! 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through; 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  Thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield! 

3  WTien  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside; 
Death  of  death  and  hell's  Destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side; 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

From  the  Welsh  of  William  Williams,  17+5. 

Tr.  St.  1.  Peter  Williams,  1771. 

Si.  2  and  3,  William  Williams,  1772. 


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262  S.  M 

\EACH  me,  my  God  and  King, 

In  all  things  Thee  to  see, 
And  what  I  do  in  anything, 
To  do  it  as  for  Thee; 


T 


2  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway. 

While  still  to  Thee  I  tend; 
In  all  I  do  be  Thou  the  Way, 
In  all  be  Thou  the  End! 

3  All  may  of  Thee  partake; 

Nothing  so  small  can  be. 
But  draws,  when  acted  for  Thy  sake, 
Greatness  and  worth  from  Thee. 

4  If  done  t'  obey  Thy  laws, 

E'en  servile  labors  shine; 
Hallowed  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause. 
The  meanest  work  divine. 

George  Herbert,  d.  1S3&. 
Revised  by  John  Wesley,  1738, 


263 


CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  traveling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Sing,  ye  little  flock  and  blest; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared. 
There  vour  kingdom  and  reward. 


210  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

5  Lord,  obediently  we  go. 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

John  Cennick,  17 


264  c.  m 

FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free; 
A  heart  that  always  feels  Thy  Blood 
So  freelv  shed  for  me! 


o 


2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  A  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean, 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  Him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart, 

Come  quickly  from  above; 
Write  Thy  new  name  upon  my  heart. 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  love. 

Charles  Wesley,  111x2.  a. 


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211 


265 


266 


S.  -M 


GOD  of  eternal  Love, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend, 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee  above: 
Do  Thou  our  prayer  attend. 

2  Baptized  into  Thy  Name, 

We  all  have  Christ  put  on: 
O  may  Thy  love  our  hearts  inflame, 
The  course  of  truth  to  run. 

3  May  earthly  feelings  die, 

And  fruits  of  faith  increase; 

And  Adam's  nature  prostrate  lie 

Before  the  Prince  of  Peace. 

4  Endue  us,  Lord,  with  strength 

To  triumph  over  sin: 
That  we  may  with  Thy  saints  at  length 
Eternal  glory  win. 

Sections  Church  Hymn  Book,  18oo. 


CM. 


OFOR  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Though  pressed  by  many  a  foe; 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  poverty  or  woe; 


2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod, 
But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain 
Can  lean  upon  its  God. 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt; 


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4  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

5  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whatever  may  come, 
We'll  taste  e'en  here  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

William  Hiley  Bathurst,  1831.  a. 


267  L.M. 

THOU,  to  Whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 

Search,  prove  my  heart;  it  pants  for  Thee; 

0  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 


o 


i  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross; 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  Cross; 
Hallow  each  thought;  let  all  within 
Be  clean  as  Thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  Thou  my  Light,  be  Thou  my  Way; 

Xo  foes,  no  evil  need  I  fear, 

If  Thou,  my  Lord,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  Saviour,  where'er  Thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  Thee; 
O  let  Thy  hand  support  me  still. 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  holy  hill. 

5  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way. 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day; 
Till  toil  and  grief  and  pain  shall  cease, 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy.  and  peace. 

Sicolaus  Ludiria  r.  Zinzendorf,  1791. 
Tr.  John  Wesley,  1738. 


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268  c.  m. 

WE  praise  and  bless  Thee,  gracious  Lord, 
Our  Saviour  kind  and  true. 
For  all  the  old  things  passed  away. 
For  all  Thou  hast  made  new. 

2  But  yet  how  much  must  be  destroyed, 

How  much  renewed  must  be,  ^ 

Ere  we  can  fully  stand  complete 
In  likeness,  Lord,  to  Thee ! 

3  Thou,  only  Thou,  must  carry  on 

The  work  Thou  hast  begun; 
Of  Thine  own  strength  Thou  must  impart 
In  Thine  own  ways  to  run. 

4  Ah,  leave  us  not!  from  day  to  day 

Revive,  restore  again; 
Our  feeble  steps  do  Thou  direct, 
Our  enemies  restrain. 

5  So  shall  we  faultless  stand  at  last 

Before  Thy  Father's  throne: 
The*  blessedness  for  ever  ours. 
The  glory  all  Thine  own! 

Karl  Johann  Philipp  Spitta,  I84S. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthicick,  1853. 


M- 


269  8  8  6.  D. 

[AY  we  Thy  precepts.  Lord,  fulfil. 
And  do  on  earth  our  Father's  will. 

As  angels  do  above; 
Still  walk  in  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
With  all  Thy  children,  and  obey 

The  law  of  Christian  love. 

2  So  may  we  join  Thy  Name  to  bless. 
Thy  grace  adore,  Thy  power  confess. 


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From  sin  and  strife  to  flee; 
One  is  our  calling,  one  our  name, 
The  end  of  all  our  hopes  the  same: 

A  crown  of  life  with  Thee. 

3  Spirit  of  life,  of  love  and  peace, 
Unite  our  hearts,  our  joy  increase, 

Thy  gracious  help  supply; 
To  each  of  us  the  blessing  give, 
In  Christian  fellowship  to  live, 
In  joyful  hope  to  die. 

Edward  Osier,  1836.  a. 

270  7  7,77,77. 

JESUS,  Saviour,  pilot  me, 
Over  life's  tempestuous  sea; 
Unknown  waves  before  me  roll, 
Hiding  rock  and  treacherous  shoal; 
Chart  and  compass  come  from  Thee; 
Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me. 

2  As  a  mother  stills  her  child, 
Thou  canst  hush  the  ocean  wild; 
Boisterous  waves  obey  Thy  will 
When  Thou  say'st  to  them,  "Be  still!" 
Wondrous  Sovereign  of  the  sea, 
Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me. 

3  When  at  last  I  near  the  shore, 
And  the  fearful  breakers  roar 
Twixt  me  and  the  peaceful  rest, 
Then,  while  leaning  on  Thy  breast, 
May  I  hear  Thee  say  to  me, 
"Fear  not,  I  will  pilot  thee!" 

Edicard  Hopper,  1872. 

271  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

ET  me  be  Thine  for  ever, 
My  gracious  God  and  Lord; 
May  I  forsake  Thee  never, 
Xor  wander  from  Thv  Word. 


LE 


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Preserve  me  from  the  mazes 

Of  error  and  distrust, 
And  I  shall  sing  Thy  praises 

For  ever  with  the  just. 

2  Lord  Jesus!  bounteous  Giver 

Of  light  and  life  divine, 
Thou  didst  my  soul  deliver; 

To  Thee  I  all  resign. 
Thou  hast  in  mercy  bought  me. 

With  blood  and  bitter  pain; 
Let  me,  since  Thou  hast  sought  me, 

Eternal  life  obtain. 

3  O  Holy  Ghost,  Who  pourest 

Sweet  peace  into  my  heart, 
And  all  my  soul  restorest, 

Let  not  Thy  grace  depart. 
And,  while  His  Name  confessing, 

•Whom  I  by  faith  have  known, 
Grant  me  Thy  constant  blessing; 

Make  me  for  aye  Thine  own. 

•S/.  /.  Xikolaus  ^chtecker,  1572. 

St.  2  and  J,  RudoLstadt  Gesangbuch.  1S8X. 

Jr.  Matthias  Loy,  1863,  a. 


M 


272  s.  m. 

rY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard; 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise. 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 

Renew  it  boldly  every  day. 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Xe'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  lay  thine  armor  down; 

Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  receive  thv  crown. 


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4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  Thy  God; 
He'll  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath 
To  His  divine  abode. 

George  Heath,  1781. 


H1 


PRAYER,   PRAISE   AND  THANKSGIVING 

273  8  7,87,47. 

rERE  behold  me,  as  I  cast  me 
'Neath  Thy  throne,  O  glorious  King! 
Sorrows  thronging,  childlike  longing, 
Son  of  Man,  to  Thee  I  bring. 

Let  me  find  Thee! 
Me,  a  poor  and  worthless  thing. 

2  Look  upon  me,  Lord,  I  pray  Thee, 
Let  Thy  Spirit  dwell  in  mine; 

Thou  hast  sought  me,  Thou  hast  bought  me, 
Only  Thee  to  know  I  pine. 

Let  me  find  Thee ! 
Take  my  heart,  and  own  me  Thine! 

3  Naught  I  ask  for,  naught  I  strive  for, 
But  Thy  grace,  so  rich  and  free, 

That  Thou  givest  whom  Thou  lovest, 
And  who  truly  cleave  to  Thee. 

Let  me  find  Thee ! 
He  hath  all  things  who  hath  Thee. 

4  Earthly  treasure,  mirth  and  pleasure, 
Glorious  name,  or  golden  hoard 

Are  but  weary,  void,  and  dreary, 
To  the  heart  that  longs  for  God. 

Let  me  find  Thee! 
I  am  Thine,  O  mighty  Lord! 

Joachim  Seamier,  1680. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winhcorth,  1858.  a. 


PRAYER,    PRAISE   AND   THANKSGIVING  817 


LE 


274  8  7,  8  7,  4  4  7. 

EAD  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 
O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea; 
Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  us, 
For  we  have  no  help  but  Thee; 
Yet  possessing 
Every  blessing, 
If  our  God  our  Father  be. 

Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us; 
All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know; 
Thou  didst  tread  this  earth  before  us, 
Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe; 
Lone  and  dreary, 
Faint  and  weary, 
Through  the  desert  Thou  didst  go. 

Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy, 
Love  all  other  love  transcending, 
Pleasure  that  can  never  cloy; 
Thus  provided. 
Pardoned,  guided, 
Nothing  can  our  peace  destroy. 

James  Edmeston,  1821.  a. 


275  c,  m. 

THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
To  keep  His  statutes  still! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  His  will! 


o 


2  Order  my  footsteps  by  Thy  Word, 
And  make  my  heart  sincere; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 


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218  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3  Assist  my  soul,  too  apt  to  stray, 

A  stricter  watch  to  keep; 
And  should  I  e'er  forget  Thy  way, 
Restore  Thy  wandering  sheep. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  Thy  commands; 

'Tis  a  delightful  road; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

Isaac  Watts,  1719. 

276  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

OVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down! 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

Breathe,  O  breathe  Thy  loving  spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast; 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest. 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning; 

Alpha  and  Omega  be; 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

Come,  Almighty  to  deliver. 

Let  us  all  Thy  life  receive; 
Graciously  return,  and  never, 

Xever  more  Thy  temples  leave. 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above, 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  Thy  precious  love. 


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219 


4  Finish  then  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be; 
Let  us  see  Thy  great  salvation 

Perfectly  restored  in  Thee! 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

Charles  Wesley,  17 +7.  a. 


277 


COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare: 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King: 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 


7  7,  7  7. 


With  my  burden  I  begin: 
Lord!  remove  this  load  of  sin; 
Let  Thy  Blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest; 

Take  possession  of  my  breast; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 

And  without  a  rival  reign. 


5  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 
Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 


John  Newton,  1 779. 


220  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE 


278  7  7  7,5. 

I  OD  of  pity,  God  of  grace : 
When  we  humbly  seek  Thy  face, 
Bend  from  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place: 
Hear,  forgive,  and  save. 


G 


2  When  we  in  Thy  temple  meet, 
Spread  our  wants  before  Thy  feet, 
Pleading  at  Thy  mercy-seat : 

Look  from  heaven  and  save. 

3  Should  we  wander  from  Thy  fold, 
And  our  love  to  Thee  grow  cold, 
With  a  pitying  eye  behold: 

Lord,  forgive  and  save. 

4  And  whatever  our  cry  may  be, 
When  we  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee, 
From  our  burden  set  us  free: 

Heal,  forgive,  and  save. 

Eliza  Fanny  Morris,  1857. 


279  c.  m. 

ORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright 
With  reverence  and  with  fear; 
Though  dust  and  ashes  in  Thy  sight, 
We  mav,  we  must  draw  near. 


L° 


2  Burdened  with  guilt,  convinced  of  sin, 

In  weakness,  want,  and  woe,    - 
Fightings  without  and  fears  within, 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  go? 

3  God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  Thee 

With  broken,  contrite  hearts; 
Give,  what  Thine  eye  delights  to  see, 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts. 


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221 


-4  Give  deep  humility;  the  sense 
Of  godly  sorrow  give; 
A  strong  desire,  with  confidence, 
To  hear  Thy  voice  and  live; 


5  Faith  in  the  only  Sacrifice 

That  can  for  sin  atone; 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes, 
On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone; 

6  Give  these,  and  tlien  Thy  will  be  done; 

Thus  strengthened  with  all  might, 
We,  through  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  Son, 
Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 


James  Montgornery,  1818. 


280 


4  4  7,  8  8  ' 


AN 


LXGELS  holy, 
High  and  lowly. 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lord! 
Earth  and  sky,  all  living  nature, 
Man,  the  stamp  of  thy  Creator, 
Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God  the  Lord! 

Ocean  hoary, 
Tell  His  glory, 
Cliffs,  where  tumbling  seas  have  roared! 
Pulse  of  waters  blithely  beating, 
Wave  advancing,  wave  retreating, 
Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God  the  Lord! 

Rock  and  highland, 
Wood  and  island, 
Crag  where  eagle's  pride  hath  soared, 
Mighty  mountains,  purple-breasted, 
Peaks  cloud-cleaving,  snowy-crested, 
Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God  the  Lord! 


T 


222  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4  Rolling  river, 
Praise  Him  ever, 

From  the  mountains'  deep  vein  poured; 
Silver  fountain,  clearly  gushing, 
Troubled  torrent,  wildly  rushing, 

Praise  ye,  praise  ye,  God  the  Lord! 

5  Praise  Him  ever, 
Bounteous  Giver! 

Praise  Him,  Father,  Friend,  and  Lord! 
Each  glad  soul  its  free#  course  winging, 
Each  glad  voice  its  free  song  singing. 

Praise  the  great  and  mighty  Lord! 

John  Stuart  Blackie,  18M>. 

281  L.  M. 

VHEE  we  adore,  Eternal  Lord! 
We  praise  Thy  Name  with  one  accord. 
Thy  saints,  who  here  Thy  goodness  see. 
Through  all  the  world  do  worship  Thee. 

2  To  Thee  aloud  all  angels  cry, 
The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on  high; 
Thee,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  King, 
Lord  God  of  Hosts,  they  ever  sing. 

3  The  apostles  join  the  glorious  throng; 
The  prophets  swell  the  immortal  song; 
The  martyrs'  noble  army  raise 
Eternal  anthems  to  Thy  praise. 

4  From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  Thee ! 
Thy  Name  we  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end,  for  evermore! 

5  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray, 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day; 
Have  mercy,  Lord!  we  trust  in  Thee: 
O,  let  us  ne'er  confounded  be! 

Latin  Hymn  of  I  J'  or  V  C  entury. 
Thomas  CotterilVs  Psalms  and  Hymns,  i815.  a. 


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228 


282  6  6  4,  6  6  6  4. 

SHEPHERD  of  tender  youth, 
Guiding  in  love  and  truth 
Through  devious  ways; 
Christ,  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  Thy  Name  to  sing; 
Hither  Thy  children  bring 
Tributes  of  praise. 

2  Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
The  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife; 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase. 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace, 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 

3  Ever  be  near  our  side, 

Our  Shepherd  and  our  Guide, 

Our  staff  and  song; 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thine  enduring  Word, 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod; 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

4  So  now,  and  till  we  die, 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing: 
Let  all  the  holy  throng 
Who  to  Thy  Church  belong, 
Unite  to  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King! 

Clement  of  Alexandria,  cir.  fOO.      Tr.  Henry  Martyn  Derfer,  1816. 

283  6  7.  6  7.  6  6;  6  6. 

NOW  thank  we  all  our  God 
With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 
In  Whom  His  world  rejoices; 


224  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE 

Who,  from  our  mother's  arms, 

Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 

And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  O  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills, 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 

The  Father  now  be  given, 
The  Son,  and  Him  Who  reigns 

With  Them  in  highest  heaven: 
The  One  Eternal  God 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore; 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

Martin  Rinkart,  d.  16  \8. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkuorth,  1858.  a. 


V 


284  6  6,  8  4.  D. 

IHE  God  of  Abraham  praise 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above, 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love; 
To  Him  uplift  your  voice, 
At  Whose  supreme  command 
From  earth  we  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 
At  His  right  hand. 

Though  nature's  strength  decay, 
And  earth  and  hell  withstand, 
To  Canaan's  bound  we  urge  our  way 
At  His  command. 


PRAYER,   PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING         225 

The  watery  deep  we  pass 
With  Jesus  in  our  view  ; 

And  through  the  dreary  wilderness 

Our  way  pursue. 

]       The  goodly  land  we  see, 

With  peace  and  plenty  blest; 
A  land  of  sacred  liberty 
And  endless  rest; 
There  milk  and  honey  flow, 
And  oil  and  wine  abound, 
And  trees  of  life  for  ever  grow, 
With  mercy  crowned. 

[       There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 
The  Prince  of  Peace; 
On  Zion's  sacred  height 
His  kingdom  He  maintains, 
And  glorious  with  His  saints  in  light 
For  ever  reigns. 

!       Before  the  great  Three-One 
They  all  exulting  stand, 
And  tell  the  wonders  He  hath  done 
Through  all  their  land; 
The  listening  spheres  attend 
And  swell  the  growing  fame, 
And  sing,  in  songs  which  never  end, 
The  wondrous  Name. 

The  God  Who  reigns  on  high 
The  great  archangels  sing, 
And  "Holy,  Holy,  Holy."  cry, 
"Almighty  King! 
Who  was,  and  is,  the  same, 
And  evermore  shall  be; 
Eternal  Father,  great  I  AM, 
We  worship  Thee." 


226  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

7  Before  the  Saviour's  face 
The  ransomed  nations  bow, 

O'erwhelmed  at  His  almighty  grace, 
Forever  new; 
He  shows  His  prints  of  love, — 
They  kindle  to  a  flame, 
And  sound  through  all  the  worlds  above 
"Worthy  the  Lamb." 

8  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high; 

"Hail!  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost," 
They  ever  cry; 
Hail!  Abraham's  God,  and  mine! 
(I  join  the  heavenly  lays), 
All  might  and  majesty  are  Thine, 
And  endless  praise. 

Thomas  Olivers,  1770.  a. 
Based  on  the  Hebrew  Yigdal. 

285  8  7,87,887. 

ALL  praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above, 
l  The  God  of  all  creation, 
The  God  of  power,  the  God  of  love, 

The  God  of  our  salvation; 
With  healing  balm  my  soul  He  fills, 
And  every  faithless  murmur  stills. 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 

2  The  angel  host,  O  King  of  kings, 

Thy  praise  for  ever  telling, 
In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things, 

Beneath  Thy  shadow  dwelling, 
Adore  the  wisdom  which  could  span, 
And  power  which  formed  creation's  plan. 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 


PRAYER,   PRAISE   AND   THANKSGIVING  887 

3  What  God's  almighty  power  hath  made 

His  gracious  mercy  keepeth; 
By  morning  glow  or  evening  shade 

His  watchful  eye  ne'er  sleepeth; 
Within  the  kingdom  of  His  might, 
Lo!  all  is  just  and  all  is  right. 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

4  The  Lord  is  never  far  away, 

But,  through  all  grief  distressing, 
An  ever-present  help  and  stay, 

Our  peace,  and  joy,  and  blessing; 
As  with  a  mother's  tender  hand 
He  leads  His  own,  His  chosen  band. 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 

5  Thus,  all  my  gladsome  way  along, 

I'll  sing  aloud  Thy  praises, 
That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 

My  voice  unwearied  raises; 
Be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  my  heart ! 
Both  soul  and  body,  bear  your  part ! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 

J  oh  arm  Jacob  Schutz,  1675. 
Tr.  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox,  1864.  *• 

286  14  14,4  7  8. 

PRAISE  to  the  Lord,  the  Almighty,  the  King  of 
creation! 
O  my  soul,  praise  Him,  for  He   is  thy  health   and 
salvation ! 
All  ye  who  hear, 
Now  to  His  temple  draw  near; 
Praise  Him  in  glad  adoration. 

2  Praise  to  the  Lord !  Who  o'er  all  things  so  wondrously 
reigneth. 
Shelters  thee  under  His  wings,  yea,   so   gently  sus- 
taineth: 


228  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Hast  thou  not  seen 
How  thy  desires  e'er  have  been 
Granted  in  what  He  ordaineth? 

3  Praise  to  the  Lord!  Who  doth  prosper  thy  work  and 

defend  thee; 
Surely  His  goodness  and  mercy  here  daily  attend  thee. 
Ponder  anew 

What  the  Almighty  can  do, 
If  with  His  love  He  befriend  thee ! 

4  Praise  to  the  Lord!  O  let  all  that  is  in  me  adore  Him! 
All  that  hath  life  and  breath,  come  now  with  praises 

before  Him! 
Let  the  Amen 

Sound  from  His  people  again; 
Gladly  for  aye  we  adore  Him. 

Joachim  Neander,  1680. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1863. 


E 


287  10  4,  6  6,  6  6,  10  4. 

ET  all  the  world  in  every  corner  sing: 

"My  God  and  King!" 
The  heavens  are  not  too  high, 
His  praise  may  thither  fly; 
The  earth  is  not  too  low, 
His  praises  there  may  grow. 
Let  all  the  world  in  every  corner  sing: 
"My  God  and  King!" 

2  Let  all  the  world  in  every  corner  sing : 
"My  God  and  King!" 
The  Church  with  psalms  must  shout; 
No  door  can  keep  them  out. 
But,  above  all,  the  heart 
Must  bear  the  longest  part. 
Let  all  the  world  in  every  corner  sing : 
"My  God  and  King!" 


PRAYER,   PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING  229 

3  Let  all  the  world  in  every  corner  sing: 
"My  God  and  King!" 
The  Father,  with  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
One  Everlasting  Lord, 
Be  evermore  adored! 
Let  all  the  world  in  everv  corner  sing: 
"My  God  and  King!" 

George  Herbert,  1636. 
Doxology  Anon.,  1872. 


P 


288  6  5,6  5.  D. 

>RAISE  the  Lord  of  heaven, 
Praise  Him  in  the  height, 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  angels. 

Praise  Him,  stars  and  light; 
Praise  Him,  clouds  and  waters, 

Which  above  the  skies, 
When  His  word  commanded, 
Did  established  rise. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  fountains 
Of  the  deeps  and  seas. 

Rocks,  and  hills,  and  mountains, 

Cedars,  and  all  trees; 
Praise  Him,  clouds  and  vapors, 

Snow,  and  hail,  and  fire, 
StOrmy  wind,  fulfilling 

Only  His  desire. 

3  Praise  Him,  fowls  and  cattle, 
Princes  and  all  kings; 

Praise  Him,  men  and  maidens, 

All  created  things; 
For  the  Name  of  God  is 

Excellent  alone, 
Over  earth  His  footstool, 

Over  heaven  His  throne. 

Thomas  Briarly  Broirne,  18+\. 


230 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


289 


8  7,  8  7,  8  ' 


PRAISE,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven; 
To  His  feet  thy  tribute  bring; 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
Who  like  thee  His  praise  should  sing? 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Praise  the  everlasting  King! 

Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favor 

To  our  fathers  in  distress; 
Praise  Him,  still  the  same  as  ever, 

Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless : 
Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 

Glorious  in  His  faithfulness! 

Father-like  He  tends  and  spares  us, 

Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows; 
In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us, 

Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes: 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Widely  as  His  mercy  flows! 

Angels  in  the  height  adore  Him, 

Who  behold  Him  face  to  face; 
Sun  and  moon  bow  down  before  Him; 

Dwellers  in  all  time  and  space : 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace! 

Henry  Francis  Lyte,  183$.  a 


290 


7  7,  7  7. 


HEAVEN  and  earth,  and  sea  and  air, 
All  their  Maker's  praise  declare; 
Wake,  my  soul,  awake  and  sing: 
Now  thy  grateful  praises  bring. 

See  the  glorious  orb  of  day 
Breaking  through  the  clouds  his  way; 
Moon  and  stars  with  silvery  light 
Praise  Him  through  the  silent  night. 


PRAYER,    PRAISE   AND    THANKSGIVING 


281 


S  See  how  lie  hath  everywhere 
Made  this  earth  so  rich  and  fair; 
Hill  and  vale  and  fruitful  land, 
All  things  living,  show  His  hand. 

4  See  how  through  the  boundle»  sky 
Fresh  and  free  the  birds  do  fly; 
Fire  and  wind  and  storm  are  still 
Servants  of  His  royal  will. 

5  See  the  water's  ceaseless  flow, 
Ever  circling  to  and  fro; 
From  the  sources  to  the  sea, 
Still  it  rolls  in  praise  to  Thee. 

6  Lord,  great  wonders  workest  Thou! 
To  Thy  sway  all  creatures  bow. 
Write  Thou  deeply  in  my  heart 
What  I  am,  and  what  Thou  art ! 

Joachim  Ntamder, 

Tr.  Composite. 

291  8  7,  8  7.  D. 

LORD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee 
J  For  the  bliss  Thy  love  bestows. 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows. 
Help,  0  God,  my  weak  endeavor; 
This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise; 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

"2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away. 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Him  Who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear. 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stained  Cross  appear. 


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3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express; 
Low  before  Thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  Thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless. 
Let  Thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise; 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Francis  Scott  Key,  1823. 


V 


292  7  7,77,7? 

V3R  the  beauty  of  the  earth, 
For  the  beauty  of  the  skies. 
For  the  love  which  from  our  birth 

Over  and  around  us  lies, 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

2  For  the  beauty  of  each  hour 
Of  the  day  and  of  the  night, 

Hill  and  vale,  and  tree  and  flower, 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  of  light, 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  For  the  joy  of  ear  and  eye, 
For  the  heart  and  mind's  delight, 

For  the  mystic  harmony 

Linking  sense  to  sound  and  sight, 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

4  For  Thyself,  best  Gift  divine! 
To  our  race  so  freely  given, 

For  that  great,  great  love  of  Thine, 
Peace  on  earth  and  joy  in  heaven, 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

Folliott  Sandford  Pierpoint,  186h 


PRAYER,   PRAISE  AND   THANKSGIVING 


293 


L    M. 


FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  Name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord, 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  Word; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring; 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing; 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim. 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Saviour's  Name. 

4  In  every  land  begin  the  song; 
To  every  land  the  strains  belong; 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 

•  and  -2.  Isaac  Watts,  1719. 
St.  S  and  {,  John  Wesley,  1786. 


294  io  10,  ii  n. 

O  WORSHIP  the  King,  all-glorious  above, 
And  gratefully  sing  His  wonderful  love; 
Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  Days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendor  and  girded  with  praise. 

2  O  tell  of  His  might  and  sing  of  His  grace. 
Whose  robe  is  the  light,  whose  canopy  space; 

His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder-clouds  form. 
And  dark  is  His  path  on  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

3  The  earth  with  its  store  of  wonders  untold. 
Almighty,  Thy  power  hath  founded  of  old: 
Hath  stablished  it  fast  by  a  changeless  decree, 
And  round  it  hath  cast  like  a  mantle  the  sea. " 


234  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite? 
It  breathes  in  the  air,  it  shines  in  the  light, 

It  streams  from  the  hills,  it  descends  to  the  plain, 
And  sweetly  distills  in  the  dew  and  the  rain. 

5  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
In  Thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  Thee  to  fail; 
Thy  mercies  how  tender !  how  firm  to  the  end 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Friend. 

6  O  measureless  Might!  ineffable  Love! 
While  angels  delight  to  hymn  Thee  above, 
The  humble  creation,  though  feeble  its  lays, 
With  true  adoration  shall  sing  to  Thy  praise. 

Robert  Grant,  18S3.  a. 
Based  on  W.  Kethes'  Paraphrase,  1551. 

295  io  10, 10  10. 

BLESSING  and  honor,  and  glory  and  power, 
Wisdom,  and  riches,  and  strength  evermore, 
Give  ye  to  Him  Who  our  battle  hath  won, 
Whose  are  the  kingdom,  the  crown  and  the  throne. 

2  Dwelleth  the  light  of  the  glory  with  Him, 
Light  of  a  glory  that  cannot  grow  dim, 
Light  in  its  silence  and  beauty  and  calm, 
Light  in  its  gladness  and  brightness  and  balm. 

3  Ever  ascendeth  the  song  and  the  joy, 
Ever  descendeth  the  love  from  on  high, 
Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  praise, 
This  is  the  theme  of  the  hymns  that  we  raise. 

4  Life  of  all  life,  and  true  Light  of  all  light, 
Star  of  the  dawning,  unchangingly  bright, 
Sing  we  the  song  of  the  Lamb  that  was  slain, 
Dying  in  weakness,  but  rising  to  reign. 

Horatius  Bonar,  1866. 


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296  c.  M 

rHEX  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 


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2  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed. 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  Whom  these  comforts  flowed. 

3  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Xor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue, 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

5  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  Thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercies  shall  adore. 

6  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise; 
But  oh !  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 


297 


Joseph  Addison,  1712. 


GOD  is  Love:  His  mercy  brightens 
All  the  path  in  which  we  rove; 
Bliss  He  wakes,  and  woe  He  lighten^; 
God  is  Wisdom.  God  is  Love. 


236  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2  Time  and  change  are  busy  ever; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move; 
But  His  mercy  waneth  never; 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove; 
From  the  gloom  His  brightness  streameth; 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above; 
Everywhere  His  glory  shineth; 
God  is  Wisdom,  God  is  Love. 

John  Bowring,  1825. 


298  87,87. 

l()ME,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing. 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 


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L2  Here  I  raise  mine  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  Thy  help  Fm  come: 
And  I  hope,  by  Thy  good  pleasure, 
Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 

3  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 
Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger. 
Interposed  His  precious  Blood. 

\-  O,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 
Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be! 
Let  that  grace  now,  like  a  fetter. 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Thee. 


PRAYER,   PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING  237 

>  Prone  to  wander.  Lord,  I  feel  it, 
Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love; 
Here's  my  heart;  O  take  and  seal  it, 
Seal  it  for  Thy  courts  above. 

Robert  Robinson,  1759.  a. 


299  s.  m. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  Name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 


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2  0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Nor  let  His  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins; 

Tis  He  relieves  thy  pain; 
'Tis  He  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  death 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good; 

He  gives  the  sufferers  rest; 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  for  the  opprest. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known. 
But  sent  the  world  His  truth  and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son. 

Isaac  Walts,  1719.  a. 


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300  8  7,  8  7. 

►RAISE  the  Lord!     Ye  heavens,  adore  Him; 
Praise  Him,  angels,  in  the  height; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  and  light. 


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2  Praise  the  Lord!  for  He  hath  spoken; 

Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed; 
Laws,  which  never  shall  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 

3  Praise  the  Lord!  for  He  is  glorious; 

Never  shall  His  promise  fail; 
God  hath  made  His  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation; 

Hosts  on  high,  His  power  proclaim; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Laud  and  magnify  His  Name! 

London  Foundling  Hospital  Collection,  1796. 

301  8  8,  8  8,  8  8. 

THEE  will  I  love,  my  Strength,  my  Tower, 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  Joy,  my  Crown; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power, 
In  all  my  works,  and  Thee  alone; 
Thee  will  I  love,  till  the  pure  fire 
Fill  my  whole  soul  with  chaste  desire. 

2  I  thank  Thee,  uncreated  Sun, 

That  Thy  bright  beams  on  me  have  shined; 
I  thank  Thee,  Who  hast  overthrown 

My  foes,  and  healed  my  wounded  mind; 
I  thank  Thee,  Whose  enlivening  voice 
Bids  my  freed  heart  in  Thee  rejoice. 


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3  Uphold  me  in  the  doubtful  race; 
Nor  suffer  me  again  to  stray; 
Strengthen  my  feet  with  steady  pare 

Still  to  press  forward  in  Thy  way; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  gloiy  may  unite. 

-I  Thee  will  I  love,  my  Joy,  my  Crown; 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  Lord,  my  God! 
Thee  will  I  love,  beneath  Thy  frown 

Or  smile,  Thy  sceptre  or  Thy  rod. 
What  though  my  flesh  and  heart  decay!" 
Thee  shall  I  love  in  endless  day. 

Johann  Scheffler,  1657. 
Tr.  John  Wckeg,  1739. 


CM. 

PHAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
For  all  His  gifts  to  me? 
Sing,  heaven  and  earth,  rejoice  and  praise 
His  glorious  majesty. 


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2  0  let  me  praise  Thee  while  I  live, 

And  praise  Thee  when  I  die, 
And  praise  Thee  when  I  rise  again, 
And  to  eternity. 

3  Mysterious  depths  of  endless  love 

Our  admiration  raise; 
My  God,  Thy  Name  exalted  is 
Above  our  highest  praise. 


John  Mason,  1683.  a. 

C.  M. 
GOD!  how  wonderful  Thou  art, 
Thy  majesty  how  bright! 
How  beautiful  Thy  Mercy-seat 
In  depths  of  burning  light! 


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240  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2  Yet,  I  may  love  Thee  too,  O  Lord! 

Almighty  as  Thou  art; 
For  Thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 

3  No  earthly  father  loves  like  Thee, 

No  mother  e'er  so  mild, 
Bears  and  forbears,  as  Thou  hast  done 
With  me,  Thy  sinful  child. 

4  My  God !  how  wonderful  Thou  art, 

Thou  everlasting  Friend! 
On  Thee  I  stay  my  trusting  heart 
Till  faith  in  vision  end. 

Frederick  William  Faber,  1849. 


304  c.  m. 

kLL  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt, 
My  death,  was  all  my  own; 
All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  Thee, 
My  gracious  God,  alone. 


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2  The  evil  of  my  former  state 

Was  mine,  and  only  mine; 
The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice 
Is  Thine,  and  only  Thine. 

3  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 

The  bondage,  all  was  mine; 
The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty,  is  Thine. 

4  Thy  grace  first  made  me  feel  my  sin, 

It  taught  me  to  believe; 
Then  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
And  now  I  live,  I  live. 


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5  All  that  I  am,  e'en  here  on  earth. 
All  that  J  hope  to  be 
When  Jesus  comes  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

Horaiiu."  Bcmar,  I8f5. 


305  8.  m 

^0  God  the  only  wise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 


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2  'Tis  His  almighty  love, 

His  counsel,  and  His  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls 

Unblemished  and  complete 
Before  the  glory  of  His  face 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  His  faithful  sons 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  His  grace, 
And  make  His  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer  God 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 


Isaac  Watts,  1707. 

S.M. 
rY  soul,  repeat  His  praise 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great, 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 


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242  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE 

2  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

3  His  grace  subdues  our  sins, 
And  His  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

4  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  His  Name 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower; 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

6  But  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure, 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

Isaac  Watts,  1719. 


307  l  m. 

IVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise! 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  His  ways. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong: 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 


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2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown, 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 
When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 


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3  He  sent  His  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt  and  darkness  and  the  grave. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  Ciod  belong; 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  Through  this  vain  world  He  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  His  heavenly  seat, 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

Isaac  Watts,  1719. 

308  S.  M.  D. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
While  ye  surround  His  throne. 
Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

"2  The  God  Who  rules  on  high, 

Who  all  the  earth  surveys, 
Who  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

And  calms  the  roaring  seas: 
This  awful  God  is  ours. 

Our  Father  and  our  Love; 
He  will  send  down  His  heavenly  powers 

To  carry  us  above. 

3  There  we  shall  see  His  face, 

And  never,  never  sin; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  His  grace, 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 
Then  let  our  songs  abound. 

And  every  tear  be  dry; 
We're  marching  through  Emmanuel's  ground 

To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

Isaac  Watts,  1707.  a. 


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309  8  8  6.D. 

COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
O,  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth 
Which  in  my  Saviour  shine, 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings, 
In  notes  almost  divine. 

I'd  sing  the  precious  blood  He  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine; 
I'd  sing  His  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all-perfect  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

I'd  sing  the  characters  He  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  He  wears, 

Exalted  on  His  throne; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to  everlasting  days 

Make  all  His  glories  known. 

Soon  the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  His  face; 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend, 

Triumphant  in  His  grace. 

Samuel  Medley,  1789. 


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310  6  6,66,66. 

rHEX  morning  gilds  the  skies, 
My  heart,  awaking,  cries: 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
When  evening  shadows  fall, 
This  rings  my  curfew  call: 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 


PRAYER,    PRAISE  AND   THANKSGIVING  245 

2  When  mirth  for  music  longs, 
This  is  my  song  of  songs : 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
God's  holy  house  of  prayer 
Hath  none  that  can  compare 

With:  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

3  No  lovelier  antiphon 

In  all  high  heaven  is  known 
Than:  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

There  to  th'  Eternal  Word 

The  eternal  psalm  is  heard: 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

4  Ye  nations  of  mankind, 
In  this  your  concord  find: 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
Let  all  the  earth  around 
Ring  joyous  with  the  sound: 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

5  Sing,  suns  and  stars  of  space, 
Sing,  ye  that  see  His  face, 

Sing:  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 
God's  whole  creation  o'er, 
For  aye  and  evermore 

Shall  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

Anon.,  1828.     Tr.  Robert  Bridges,  1899. 
St.  1,  99.  1-3,  Edward  Caswall,  185 Jt. 


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311  7  7,  7  7. 

JONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake  and  it  was  done. 

Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born; 
Songs  of  praise  arose  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 


246  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away: 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day. 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth: 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  Saints  below  with  heart  and  voice 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

5  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

6  Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  praise, 
Father,  unto  Thee  we  raise, 
Jesus,  glory  unto  Thee, 

'With  the  Spirit,  ever  be. 

James  Montgomery,  1819. 


312  REPENTANCE  L.  M. 

GOD  calling  yet! — shall  I  not  hear? 
Earth's  pleasures  shall  I  still  hold  dear? 
Shall  life's  swift  passing  years  all  fly. 
And  still  my  soul  in  slumbers  lie? 

2  God  calling  yet! — shall  I  not  rise? 
Can  I  His  loving  voice  despise, 
And  basely  His  kind  care  repay? 
He  calls  me  still;  can  I  delay? 

3  God  calling  yet ! — and  shall  He  knock, 
And  I  my  heart  the  closer  lock? 

He  still  is  waiting  to  receive, 
And  shall  I  dare  His  Spirit  grieve? 


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4  God  caUing  yet! — and  shall  I  give* 
No  heed,  but  still  in  bondage  live? 

I  wait,  hut  He  does  not  forsake; 
He  calls  me  still; — my  heart,  awake! 

5  Ah,  yield  Him  all;  in  Him  confide; 
Where  hut  with  Him  doth  peace  abide? 
Break  loose,  let  earthly  bonds  be  riven, 

And  let  the  spirit  rise  to  heaven! 

Gerhard  Terstrcgen,  d.  1769.     Tr.  Sarah  Borthuick  Findlater, 


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SMITE  us  not  in  anger.  Lord, 
But  in  mercy  spare  us, 
Save  us  from  our  just  reward. 
In  Thy  pity  hear  us. 
Though  our  sin, 
Great  hath  heen. 
Let  Christ's  intercession 
Cover  our  transgression. 

2  Strengthen  us  in  love,  O  Lord, 

Gently  as  a  Father; 
When  Thou  dost  Thy  help  afford 
All  our  fears  are  over. 

Weak  indeed. 

We  have  need 
That  Thy  love  correct  us, 
And  Thy  grace  protect  us. 

3  Glorious  God,  Thy  Name  we  praise; 

Father,  Son  and  Spirit; 
Now  and  through  eternal  days. 
As  Thy  mercies  merit. 

Glory  be 

Unto  Thee 
Who  hast  pity  on  us, 
And  with  love  hast  won  us. 

Johann  Georg  Albinus,  d.  1679.     Tr.  John  Caspar  Mattes,  191$. 


*24S  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE 


14 


GOD  of  Mercy!  God  of  Grace! 
Hear  our  sad  repentant  songs. 
O  restore  Thy  suppliant  race. 

Thou,  to  Whom  our  praise  belongs! 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past. 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent, 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares. 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent; 

3  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires. 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain, 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain; 

4  These,  and  every  secret  fault. 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame,  we  own; 
Humbled  at  Thy  feet  we  lie. 

Seeking  pardon  from  Thy  throne. 

John  Tai,!:- 


315  s  m. 

|LT  of  the  deep  I  call 
To  Thee,  0  Lord,  to  Thee; 
Before  Thy  throne  of  grace  I  fall; 
Be  merciful  to  me. 


O' 


2  Out  of  the  deep  I  cry, 

The  woeful  deep  of  sin, 
Of  evil  done  in  days  gone  by, 
Of  evil  now  within. 

3  Out  of  the  deep  of  fear, 

And  dread  of  coming  shame, 
From  morning  watch  till  night  is  near 
I  plead  the  precious  Name. 


REPENTANCE 


249 


4  Lord,  there  is  mercy  now. 
As  ever  was,  with  Thee; 
Before  Thy  throne  of  grace  I  bow; 
Be  merciful  to  me. 


Henry  Williams  Bakt 


316 


L.  M. 


WITH  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 
A  trembling  sinner,  Lord,  I  cry; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free; 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me! 

2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed, 
Christ  and  His  Cross  my  only  plea; 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me! 

3  Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done, 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee; 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me! 

4  And  when,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
With  all  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be: 

God  hath  been  merciful  to  me. 


Cornelius  Elren,  1852. 


317  8  7,  8 

OUT  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee, 
Lord,  hear  me,  I  implore  Thee! 
Bend  down  Thy  gracious  ear  to  me. 
Let  my  prayer  come  before  Thee! 
If  Thou  remember  each  misdeed, 
If  each  should  have  its  rightful  meed, 
Who  may  abide  Thy  presence? 


8  8  7. 


250  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2  Our  pardon  is  Thy  gift;  Thy  love 

And  grace  alone  avail  us. 
Our  works  could  ne'er  our  guilt  remove, 

The  strictest  life  must  fail  us. 
That  none  may  boast  himself  of  aught, 
But  own  in  fear  Thy  grace  hath  wrought 

What  in  him  seemeth  righteous. 

3  And  thus  my  hope  is  in  the  Lord, 

And  not  in  mine  own  merit : 
I  rest  upon  His  faithful  word 

To  them  of  contrite  spirit. 
That  He  is  merciful  and  just, — 
Here  is  my  comfort  and  my  trust. 

His  help  I  wait  with  patience. 

4  And  though  it  tarry  till  the  night, 

And  round  till  morning  waken, 
My  heart  shall  ne'er  mistrust  Thy  might, 

Xor  count  itself  forsaken. 
Do  thus,  O  ye  of  Israel's  seed, 
Ye  of  the  Spirit  born  indeed, 

Wait  for  your  God's  appearing. 

5  Though  great  our  sins  and  sore  our  woes, 

His  grace  much  more  aboundeth; 
His  helping  love  no  limit  knows, 

Our  utmost  need  it  soundeth. 
Our  kind  and  faithful  Shepherd,  He, 
Who  shall  at  last  set  Israel  free 

From  all  their  sin  and  sorrow. 

Martin  Luther,  lb2h. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkicorth,  1862. 


318  L.  M. 

THOU  that  hear  st  when  sinners  cry. 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  Thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  Thy  book. 


o 


REPENTANCE  251 


2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin; 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  Thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  Thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  Thy  sight; 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring; 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

5  O  may  Thy  love  inspire  my  tongue! 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song, 

And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 

The  Lord,  my  Strength  and  Righteousness. 

Isaac  Waits,  1719. 

319  s  m 

THE  Spirit  in  our  hearts 
Is  whispering,  "Sinner,  come!" 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  His  children,  "Come!" 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  "Come!" 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  Fountain,  come! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O  let  him  freely  come. 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 


252  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  Who  invites, 

Declares:  "I  quickly  come"; 
Lord,  even  so!  I  wait  Thine  hour; 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come! 

Henry  Ustic  Onderdonk,  1826. 


320  s  m. 

ORD  JESUS,  think  on  me, 
And  purge  away  my  sin; 
From  earthborn  passions  set  me  free, 
And  make  me  pure  within. 


L° 


2  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me 

With  many  a  care  opprest; 
Let  me  Thy  loving  servant  be, 
And  taste  Thy  promised  rest. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

Nor  let  me  go  astray; 
Through  darkness  and  perplexity 
Point  Thou  the  heavenly  way. 

4  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

That,  when  the  flood  is  past, 
I  may  th'  eternal  brightness  see, 
And  share  Thy  joy  at  last. 

5  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

That  I  may  sing  above 
To  Father,  Spirit,  and  to  Thee, 
The  strains  of  praise  and  love. 


Syne  sins  of  Cyrene,  V  Century. 
Tr.  Allen  William  Chatfield,  1876. 

CM. 
LPPR0ACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 


Ap 


REPENTANCE  253 


2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 
With  this  I  venture  nigh; 

Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee: 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 
By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 

By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 
That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 

I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face. 
And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died. 

5  O  wondrous  Love,  to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  Cross  and  shame, 

That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I 

Might  plead  Thy  gracious  Name ! 

John  Xeicton,  1779. 
322  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

JESUS,  Thou  art  standing 
Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er: 
Shame  on  us,  Christian  brethren, 

His  Name  and  sign  who  bear, 

Oh  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us, 

To  keep  Him  standing  there ! 

O  Jesus,  Thou  art  knocking; 

And  lo!  that  hand  is  scarred, 
And  thorns  Thy  brow  encircle, 

And  tears  Thy  face  have  marred. 
O  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait ! 
O  sin  that  hath  no  equal. 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate ! 


o 


2o4  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3  O  Jesus,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 
4T  died  for  you,  My  children, 

And  will  ye  treat  Me  so?" 
O  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door; 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore. 

William  Walsham  How,  1867. 


323  s.  m. 

^ND  wilt  Thou  pardon,  Lord, 
A  sinner  such  as  I? 
Although  Thy  book  his  crimes  record 
Of  such  a  crimson  dye? 


AN 


%  So  deep  are  they  engraved, 
So  terrible  their  fear; — 
The  righteous  scarcely  shall  be  saved. 
And  where  shall  I  appear? 

3  O  Thou,  Physician  blest, 

Make  clean  my  guilty  soul! 

And  me,  by  many  a  sin  opprest, 

Restore,  and  keep  me  whole! 

4  I  know  not  how  to  praise 

Thy  mercy  and  Thy  love; 
But  deign  Thy  servant  to  upraise, 
And  I  shall  learn  above. 


John  Mason  Neale,  1862. 
Based  on  the  Greek. 


324  io  10, 10  10. 

WEARY  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
I  look  to  heaven,  and  long  to  enter  in; 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home, 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me  "Come." 


REPENTANCE 


255 


£  It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear; 

His  are  the  hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me  near. 
And  His  the  Blood  that  can  for  all  atone, 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the  throne. 

3  Twas  He  Who  found  me  on  the  deathly  wild, 
And  made  me  heir  of  heaven,  the  Father's  child, 
And  day  by  day,  whereby  my  soul  may  live, 
Gives  me  His  grace  of  pardon,  and  will  give. 

4  0  great  Absolver,  grant  my  soul  may  wear 
The  lowliest  garb  of  penitence  and  prayer, 
That  in  Thy  Father's  courts  my  glorious  dress 
May  be  the  garment  of  Thy  righteousness. 

5  Yea.  Thou  wilt  answer  for  me,  righteous  Lord; 
Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great  reward; 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the  golden  crown, 
Mine  the  life  won,  through  Thine,  the  Life  laid  down. 

Samuel  John  Stone,  1866. 


325 


7  8,  7  8,  7  7. 


u  TESUS  sinners  doth  receive"; 
tJ    Word  of  surest  consolation ! 
Word  all  sorrow  to  relieve, 

Word  of  pardon,  peace,  salvation! 
Naught  like  this  can  comfort  give; 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive." 

2  On  God's  grace  we  have  no  claim, 

Yet  to  us  His  pledge  is  given; 

He  hath  sworn  by  His  own  Name, 

Open  are  the  gates  of  heaven. 

Take  to  heart  this  word  and  live; 

"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive." 

3  When  a  helpless  lamb  doth  stray. 

After  it,  the  Shepherd,  pressing 
Through  each  dark  and  dangerous  way. 
Brings  it  back,  His  own  possessing. 


256  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Jesus  seeks  thee,  O  believe: 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive." 

4  Sorrowing,  Lord,  I  yield  to  Thee, 
Weary  of  sin's  heavy  burden; 
Let  Thy  grace  my  portion  be, 
All  I  crave  for  is  Thy  pardon. 
This  Thy  promise,  I  believe: 
4 'Jesus  sinners  doth  receive." 


Erdmann  Seumeister,  1718. 
Tr.  Composite,  1910. 


n: 


326  FAITH  s  8,  8  s,  s  8. 

kJOW  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein 
Sure  my  souFs  anchor  may  remain : 
The  wounds  of  Jesus,  for  my  sin 

Before  the  world's  foundation  slain; 
Whose  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay 
When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled  away. 

2  Father,  Thine  everlasting  grace 

Our  scanty  thought  surpasses  far; 
Thy  heart  still  melts  with  tenderness, 

Thine  arms  of  love  still  open  are, 
Returning  sinners  to  receive, 
That  mercy  they  may  taste,  and  live. 

3  O  Love,  Thou  bottomless  abyss! 

My  sins  are  swallowed  up  in  Thee; 
Covered  is  my  unrighteousness, 

Xo  spot  of  guilt  remains  on  me: 
While  Jesus'  Blood,  through  earth  and  skies, 
Mercy,  free,  boundless  mercy,  cries! 

Johann  Andreas  Rotke,  1127.     Tr.  John  Wesley,  17 W. 

327  8  8,  8  8,  8  8. 

JESUS,  I  know,  hath  died  for  me : 
Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
Hither,  when  hell  assails,  I  flee, 
I  look  into  rav  Saviour's  breast. 


FAITH 


257 


Away,  sad  doubt  and  anxious  fear! 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

t  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head, 

Though  strength,  and  health,  and  friends  be  gone; 
Though  joys  be  withered  all  and  dead, 

Though  every  comfort  be  withdrawn; 
On  this  my  steadfast  soul  relies: 
Father,  Thy  mercy  never  dies. 

3  Fixed  on  this  ground  will  I  remain, 

Though  my  heart  fail  and  strength  decay; 

This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 
When  earth's  foundations  melt  away. 

Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  prove, 

Loved  with  an  everlasting  love. 

Johann  Andreas  Rothe,  1727. 
It.  John  Wesley,  17  VJ.  a. 


328 


C.  M. 


JESUS,  Thou  art  my  Righteousness, 
For  all  my  sins  were  Thine; 
Thy  death  hath  bought  of  God  my  peace, 
Thy  life  hath  made  Him  mine. 

2  Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 

Close  to  Thy  bleeding  side; 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea: 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

3  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  Thy  Blood, 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

4  Jesus,  my  Strength,  my  Life,  my  Rest, 

On  Thee  will  I  depend, 
Till  summoned  to  the  marriage-feast 
Where  faith  in  sight  shall  end. 

Charles  Wesley,  lllfk 


258  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


329  l  M. 

[ESUS,  Thy  Blood  and  Righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 


j' 


2  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  Thy  great  Day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
Fully  through  these  absolved  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

3  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years; 
No  age  can  change  its  constant  hue; 
Thy  Blood  preserves  it  ever  new. 

4  O  let  the  dead  now  hear  Thy  voice; 
Now  bid  Thy  banished  ones  rejoice; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  Thy  Blood  and  Righteousness. 

5  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  this  shall  be  all  my  plea: 

4  *  Jesus  hath  lived,  hath  died  for  me." 

St.  /,  Leipziger  Gesang'ouch,  15-38. 

St.  2-5,  Xicolaus  Ludwig  v.  Zinzendorf,  17-39. 

Tr.  John  Wesley,  Hlfi. 


330 


CHIEF  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Jesus  shed  His  Blood  for  me; 
Died,  that  I  might  live  on  high; 
Lives,  that  I  might  never  die. 

2  0  the  height  of  Jesus'  love! 
Higher  than  the  heavens  above. 
Deeper  than  the  depths  of  sea, 
Lasting  as  eternity. 


FAITH 


259 


Jesus  only  can  impart 
Balm  to  heal  the  smitten  heart, 
Peace  that  flows  from  sin  forgiven, 
Joy  that  lifts  the  soul  to  heaven. 

Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Christ  is  all  in  all  to  me; 
All  my  wants  to  Him  are  known, 
All  my  sorrows  are  His  own. 

William  M'Comb,  18^8. 


331 


MY  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus'  Blood  and  Righteousness; 
No  merit  of  my  own  I  claim, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  Name. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

2  When  long  appears  my  toilsome  race, 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace; 

In  every  rough  and  stormy  gale 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

3  His  oath,  His  covenant  and  Blood, 
Support  me  in  the  raging  flood; 
When  every  earthly  prop  gives  way. 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

4  When  the  last  trumpet's  voice  shall  sound, 
O  may  I  then  in  Him  be  found, 

Robed  in  His  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

FAward  Mote,  cir   ISSJf. 


260  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


N( 


332  s.  m 

TOT  what  these  hands  have  done 
Can  save  this  guilty  soul; 
Not  what  this  toiling  flesh  has  borne 
Can  make  this  spirit  whole. 

2  Not  what  I  feel  or  do 
Can  give  me  peace  with  God; 

Not  all  my  prayers  and  sighs  and  tears 
Can  bear  my  awful  load. 

3  Thy  work  alone,  O  Christ, 
Can  ease  this  weight  of  sin; 

Thy  Blood  alone,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
Can  give  me  peace  within. 

4  Thy  love  to  me,  O  God, 
Not  mine,  O  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Can  rid  me  of  this  dark  unrest, 
And  set  my  spirit  free. 

5  Thy  grace  alone,  O  God, 
To  me  can  pardon  speak; 

Thy  power  alone,  O  Son  of  God, 
Can  this  sore  bondage  break. 

6  I  bless  the  Christ  of  God; 
I  rest  on  love  divine; 

And,  with  unfaltering  lip  and  heart, 
I  call  this  Saviour  mine. 

H  or  alius  Bonar,  1861. 


R( 


333  7  7,  7  7,  7  7. 

OCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee; 
Let  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 


FAITH  261 

Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  Thy  Law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know. 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone; 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 

Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  cling; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress; 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace; 
Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die! 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death. 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown. 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment-throne. 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ! 

Augustus  Montague  Toplady,  1776.  a. 


334 


D. 


WHO  trusts  in  God,  a  strong  abode 
In  heaven  and  earth  possesses; 
Who  looks  in  love  to  Christ  above, 

No  fear  his  heart  oppresses. 
In  Thee  alone,  dear  Lord,  we  own 

Sweet  hope  and  consolation; 
Our  shield  from  foes,  our  balm  for  woes, 
Our  great  and  sure  salvation. 


c2  Though  Satan's  wrath  beset  our  path 
And  worldly  scorn  assail  us. 
While  Thou  art  near  we  will  not  fear; 
Thy  strength  shall  never  fail  us. 


262  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Thy  rod  and  staff  shall  keep  us  safe, 

And  guide  our  steps  for  ever; 
Nor  shades  of  death,  nor  hell  beneath, 

Our  souls  from  Thee  shall  sever. 

3  In  all  the#  strife  of  mortal  life 

Our  feet  shall  stand  securely; 
Temptation's  hour  shall  lose  its  power, 

For  Thou  shalt  guard  us  surely. 
O  God,  renew,  with  heavenly  dew, 

Our  body,  soul,  and  spirit, 
Until  we  stand  at  Thy  right  hand, 

Through  Jesus'  saving  merit. 

Joachim  Magdeburg,  St.  1,  1572.     St.  2  and  3,  1597. 

Tr.  Benjamin  Hall  Kennedy,  1863. 

Altered  by  William  Walsham  How,  1864- 


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335  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

[T  God  Himself  be  for  me, 

I  may  a  host  defy; 
For  when  I  pray,  before  me 
My  foes,  confounded,  fly. 
If  Christ,  the  Head,  befriend  me, 

If  God  be  my  support, 
The  mischief  they  intend  me 
Shall  quickly  come  to  naught. 

2  I  build  on  this  foundation: 
That  Jesus  and  His  Blood 

Alone  are  my  salvation, 

The  true  eternal  good; 
Without  Him  all  that  pleases 

Is  valueless  on  earth; 
The  gifts  I  owe  to  Jesus 

Alone  my  love  are  worth. 

3  His  Holy  Spirit  dwelleth 
Within  my  willing  heart, 

Tames  it  when  it  rebelleth, 

And  soothes  the  keenest  smart. 


FAITH  gflg 

He  crowns  His  work  with  blessing, 
And  helpeth  me  to  cry 

"My  Father!"  without  ceasing, 
To  Him  Who  reigns  on  high. 

To  mine  His  Spirit  speaketh 

Sweet  words  of  soothing  power; 
How  God  for  him  that  seeketh 

For  rest,  hath  rest  in  store — 
How  God  Himself  prepareth 

My  heritage  and  lot. 
And,  though  my  body  weareth. 

My  heaven  shall  fail  me  not. 

Paul  Gerhardi,  1663.      77.  Richard  Massie,  1857. 


N' 


336  6  4.  6  4.  6  6  4. 

'EARER.  my  God,  to  Thee! 
Nearer  to  Thee! 
Through  Word  and  Sacrament 

Thou  eom'st  to  me. 
Thy  grace  is  ever  near, 
Thy  Spirit  ever  here, 
Drawing  to  Thee. 

Ages  on  ages  rolled 

Ere  earth  appeared, 
Yet  Thine  unmeasured  love 

The  way  prepared; 
Long  hast  Thou  yearned  for  me, 
That  I  might  nearer  be. 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

Thy  Son  has  come  to  earth. 

My  sin  to  bear. 
My  every  wound  to  heal. 

My  pain  to  share. 
"God  in  the  flesh"  for  me, 
Brings  me  now  nearer  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 


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4  Lo!  all  my  debt  is  paid, 

My  guilt  is  gone. 
See !  He  is  risen  for  me, 

My  throne  is  won. 
Thanks,  0  my  God,  to  Thee! 
Xone  now  can  nearer  be, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

5  Welcome,  then,  to  Thy  home, 

Blest  One  in  Three ! 
As  Thou  hast  promised,  come! 

Come,  Lord,  to  me! 
Work  Thou,  O  God,  through  me, 
Live  Thou,  0  God,  in  me, 

Ever  in  me ! 

6  Surely,  it  matters  not 

What  earth  may  bring; 
Death  is  of  no  account; 

Grace  will  I  sing. 
Nothing  remains  for  me, 
Save  to  be  nearer  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

Henry  Eyster  Jacobs,  1387. 

337  l.  m. 

rUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 
But  that  Thy  Blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 


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2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot; 

To  Thee,  Whose  Blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 


FAITH  265 

4-  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  beating  of  the  mind. 

Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 

5  Just  as  I  am;  Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 

0  Just  as  I  am;  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come! 

Charlotte  Elliott,  1836. 


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338  7  6.  7  6.  D. 

LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White,  in  His  Blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

c2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus; 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 
The  Father's  holv  child. 


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I  long  to  be  with  Jesus 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

Horatius  Bonar,  1837. 


339  s  m. 

fOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
On  Jewish  altars  slain. 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 


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2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away; 
A  Sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burden  Thou  didst  bear 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  Tree, 
And  knows  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 


Isaac  Watts,  1709.  a. 


340  s  m 

[ESUS,  my  Truth,  my  Way, 
My  sure  unerring  Light, 
On  Thee  my  feeble  soul  I  stay, 
Which  Thou  wilt  lead  aright. 


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FAITH  267 

2  My  Wisdom  and  my  Guide, 

My  Counsellor,  Thou  art; 
O  let  me  never  leave  Thy  side. 
Nor  from  Thy  paths  depart. 

3  Thou  seest  my  feebleness; 

Jesus,  be  Thou  my  power, 

My  help  and  refuge  in  distress, 

My  fortress  and  my  tower. 

4  Myself  I  cannot  save, 

Myself  I  cannot  keep; 
But  strength  in  Thee  I  surely  have, 
Whose  eyelids  never  sleep. 

5  My  soul  to  Thee  alone 

Now,  therefore,  I  commend; 
Thou,  Jesus,  having  loved  Thine  own, 
Wilt  love  me  to  the  end! 

Charles  Wesley,  17:?. 


341  s.M. 

[Y  spirit  on  Thy  care. 
Blest  Saviour,  I  recline; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 
For  Thou  art  Love  divine. 


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2  In  Thee  I  place  my  trust. 

On  Thee  I  calmly  rest; 
I  know  Thee  good,  I  know  Thee  just, 
And  count  Thy  choice  the  best. 

3  Whatever  events  betide, 

Thy  will  they  all  perform; 
Safe  in  Thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Xor  fear  the  coming  storm. 


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4  Let  good  or  ill  befall, 

It  must  be  good  for  me, 
Secure  of  having  Thee  in  all, 
Of  having  all  in  Thee. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte,  183b. 


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342  s.  m. 

IIXCE  Jesus  is  my  Friend, 
And  I  to  Him  belong, 
It  matters  not  what  foes  intend, 
However  fierce  and  strong. 

2  I  rest  upon  the  ground 
Of  Jesus  and  His  Blood, 

For  'tis  through  Him  that  I  have  found 
The  true  eternal  Good. 

3  His  Spirit  in  me  dwells, 
O'er  all  my  mind  He  reigns, 

All  care  and  sadness  He  dispels, 
And  soothes  away  all  pains. 

4  He  whispers  in  my  breast 
Sweet  words  of  holy  cheer, 

How  he  who  seeks  in  God  his  rest 
Shall  ever  find  Him  near; 

5  How  God  hath  built  above 
A  city  fair  and  new, 

Where  eye  and  heart  shall  see  and  prove 
What  faith  hath  counted  true. 

6  My  heart  for  gladness  springs, 
It  cannot  more  be  sad; 

For  very  joy  it  laughs  and  sings, 
Sees  naught  but  sunshine  glad. 

7  The  sun  that  lights  mine  eyes 
Is  Christ  the  Lord  I  love; 

I  sing  for  joy  of  that  which  lies 
Stored  up  for  me  above. 

Paul  Gerhardt,  1653.      Tr.  Cnthrnvr  Winhrorih.  1%-55.  a. 


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CM 

TOW  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 


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-2   It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  Name!  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place; 

My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus!  my  Shepherd,  Saviour.  Friend, 

My  Prophet.  Priest,  and  King, 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
Put,  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art. 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

John  Newton,  1779. 

344  11  li,  ii  ii. 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent  Word! 
What  more  can  He  say  than  to  you  He  hath  said, 
You,  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled? 


270  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

-2  "Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee:  O  be  not  dismayed! 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to  stand, 
Upheld  by  My  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  "When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply: 
The  flames  shall  not  hurt  thee;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

4  "E'en  down  to  old  age  all  My  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 

And  then,  when  gray  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn. 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  My  bosom  be  borne. 

5  "The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose 
I  will  not — I  cannot  desert  to  His  foes; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  to  shake, 
I'll  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake!" 

"K"  in  Rippons  Selection,  1787. 


345  8  7,  8  7. 

^HE  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is, 
Whose  goodness  faileth  never; 
I  nothing  lack  if  I  am  His 
And  He  is  mine  for  ever. 


T 


Q  Where  streams  of  living  water  flow 
My  ransomed  soul  He  leadeth. 
And.  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow 
With  food  celestial  feedeth. 

3  Perverse  and  foolish,  oft  I  strayed, 
But  yet  in  love  He  sought  me. 
And  on  His  shoulder  gently  laid, 
And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me. 


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271 


4  In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 

With  Thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me, 
Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
Thy  Cross  before  to  guide  me. 

5  Thou  spread'st  a  table  in  my  sight; 

Thy  unction  grace  bestoweth: 
And  O,  what  transport  and  delight 
From  Thy  pure  chalice  floweth! 

6  And  so  through  all  the  length  of  days 

Thy  goodness  faileth  never; 
Good  Shepherd!  may  I  sing  Thy  praise 
Within  Thy  house  for  ever. 

Henry  Williams  Bah 


346  8  8,  8  8,  S  8. 

THOU  hidden  Love  of  God,  Whose  height. 
Whose  depth  unfathomed  no  man  knows; 
I  see  from  far  Thy  beauteous  light. 

Inly  I  sigh  for  Thy  repose. 
My  heart  is  pained,  nor  can  it  be 
At  rest,  till  it  finds  rest  in  Thee. 

i  Is  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun 

That  strives  with  Thee  my  heart  to  share? 

Ah.  tear  it  thence,  and  reign  alone. 
The  Lord  of  every  motion  there; 

Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be  free, 

When  it  hath  found  repose  in  Thee. 

3  Each  moment  draw  from  earth  away 
My  heart,  that  lowly  waits  Thy  call; 

Speak  to  my  inmost  soul,  and  say; 
I  am  thy  Love,  thy  God,  thy  All! 

To  feel  Thy  power,  to  hear  Thy  voice. 

To  taste  Thy  love,  be  all  my  choice. 

Gerhard  Tersteeoen.  17&9. 
Tr.  John  Wesley,  1736. 


272  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

347  9  8,  9  8,  9  9. 

FRIEXD  of  the  weary,  0  refresh  us, 
And  turn  to  us  Thy  loving  face, 
With  Thy  sweet  peace  and  pardon  bless  us, 

That  sin  may  be  destroyed  by  grace; 
O  come,  Thy  sweet  compassion  showing, 
On  our  poor  souls  Thy  grace  bestowing. 

2  From  Thee  our  only  comfort  cometh, 

Our  strength  and  hope,  O  Lord  of  all; 
To  Thee  all  power  still  belongeth 

To  save  and  help  us  in  each  fall; 
Thy  grace  and  pardon  will  deliver, 
And  set  us  free  from  shame  forever. 

3  As  Thou  did'st  help  the  sick  and  weary, 

Who  once  were  gathered  at  Thy  side, 
'Mid  earthly  deserts,  waste  and  dreary, 

In  Thy  sure  aid  we  still  confide; 
When  evils  come,  our  souls  assailing, 
Send  us  Thy  Word  of  grace  unfailing. 

Ludwig  Andreas  Goiter,  d.  1735. 
Tr.  John  Caspar  Mattes,  191  h.     St.  1  a. 


348  ,  8  8,  8  8  6. 

LOVE  that  wilt  not  let  me  go, 
I  rest  my  weary  soul  in  Thee; 
I  give  Thee  back  the  life  I  owe, 
That  in  Thine  ocean  depths  its  flow 
May  richer,  fuller  be. 


o 


2  O  Light  that  followest  all  my  way, 
I  yield  my  flickering  torch  to  Thee; 
My  heart  restores  its  borrowed  ray, 
That  in  Thy  sunshine's  blaze  its  day 
May  brighter,  fairer  be. 


COMMUNION  WITH  CHRIST  873 

3  (J  Joy  that  seekest  me  through  pain. 

I  cannot  close  my  heart  to  Thee; 

I  trace  the  rainbow  through  the  rain. 
And  feel  the  promise  is  not  vain 
That  morn  shall  tearless  be. 

4  0  Cross  that  liftest  up  my  head, 

I  dare  not  ask  to  fly  from  thee; 
I  lay  in  dust  life's  glory  dead. 
And  from  the  ground  there  blossoms  red 
Life  that  shall  endless  be. 

George  Matheson, 

349  p.  M. 

O  MORNING  STAR.,  so  pure,  so  bright, 
Shining  with  grace,  and  truth,  and  light, 
Thou  blessed  Root  of  Jesse! 
O  David's  Son,  of  Jacob's  race. 
My  soul's  Beloved,  Thou  King  of  Grace, 
My  heart  would  fain  embrace  Thee! 
Lovely,  loving. 
Great  and  glorious,  all- victorious, 

Rich  in  blessing. 
Rule  and  might  o'er  all  possessing! 

-2  Thou  heavenly  Brightness!  Light  Divine! 
O  deep  within  my  heart  now  shine. 

And  make  Thee  there  an  altar! 

Fill  me  with  joy  and  strength  to  be 

Thy  member,  ever  joined  to  Thee 

In  love  that  cannot  falter; 

Toward  Thee  longing 

Doth  possess  me,  turn  and  bless  me. 

For  Thy  gladness 
Eye  and  heart  here  pine  in  sadness 

3  0  joy!  to  know  my  precious  Friend 
Is  First,  and  Last,  and  without  end, 


274  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Sublime,  divine,  eternal; 
He  will  at  length,  O  glorious  grace! 
Transport  me  to  that  happy  place, 
The  home  of  bliss  supernal. 
Amen,  Amen. 
Quickly  come,  Thou  King  of  Glory; 

Take  me,  Saviour, 
To  Thy  glorious  Self  for  ever. 

Philip p  Sicolai,  1599. 
Tr.  Composite,  1916. 


350  cm. 

CHRIST,  Thou  bright  and  morning  Star, 
Now  shed  Thy  light  abroad; 
Shine  on  us  from  Thy  throne  afar 
With  Thy  pure  glorious  Word. 


o 


2  O  Jesus,  Comfort  of  the  poor, 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee; 
I  know  Thy  mercies  still  endure, 
And  Thou  wilt  pity  me. 

3  For  Thou  didst  suffer  for  my  soul, 

Her  burdens  to  remove; 
0  make  me  through  Thy  sorrows  whole, 
Refresh  me  with  Thy  love. 

4  Then,  Jesus,  glory,  honor,  praise, 

I'll  ever  sing  to  Thee; 
And  Thou  at  last  my  soul  wilt  raise 
To  endless  joys  with  Thee. 


Unknown.  1579. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1858.  a. 


351 


JESUS,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  All. 
Hear  me,  blest  Saviour,  when  I  call! 
Hear  me,  and  from  Thy  dwelling-place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  Thy  grace. 


COMMUNION  WITH   CHRIST  275 

Jesus',  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 

0  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Jesus,  too  late  I  Thee  have  sought; 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought? 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame. 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy  Name? 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Jesus,  what  didst  Thou  find  id  me, 
That  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly? 
How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought* 

So  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought! 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 

0  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Jesus,  of  Thee  shall  he  my  song. 

To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong: 

All  that  I  have  or  am  is  Thine, 

And  Thou,  blest  Saviour,  Thou  art  mine. 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore, 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

Henry  Colli-  I 


352  cm, 

JESUS,  King  most  wonderful. 
Thou  Conqueror  renowned, 
Thou  sweetness  most  ineffable. 
In  Whom  all  joys  are  found! 


o 


£  When  onee  Thou  visit  est  the  heart. 
Then  truth  begins  to  shine. 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart. 
Then  kindles  love  divine. 

3  O  Jesus,  Light  of  all  below. 
Thou  fount  of  life  and  fire. 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know. 
All  that  we  can  desire, — 


276  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE 

4  May  every  heart  confess  Thy  Name, 

And  ever  Thee  adore, 
And  seeking  Thee,  itself  inflame 
To  seek  Thee  more  and  more. 

5  Thee  may  our  tongues  forever  bless; 

Thee  may  we  love  alone; 

And  ever  in  our  lives  express 

The  image  of  Thine  own. 

Bernard  of  Clainaux,  d.  1168. 
Tr.  Edward  Casicall,  1849. 


353  (   m 

[ESTJS!  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  sweetness  fills  the  breast; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 


j1 


2  Xor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Xor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  Name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind ! 

3  O  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

O  Joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art, 
How  good  to  those  who  seek! 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find?   Ah,  this 

Xor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
Xone  but  His  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou, 

As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be; 
Jesus,  be  Thou  our  Glory  now 
And  through  eternity ! 

Bernard  of  Clainaux,  d.  1153. 
Tr.  Edward  Casicall,  18^9. 


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354  L.M. 

[ESUS,  Thou  Joy  of  loving  heart-! 
Thou  Fount  of  life!  Thou  Light  of  men! 
From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts 
We  turn  unfilled  to  Thee  again. 

2  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood; 
Thou  savest  those  that  on  Thee  call; 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  good, 
To  them  that  find  Thee,  all  in  all. 

8  We  taste  Thee,  O  Thou  living  Bread, 
And  long  to  feast  upon  Thee  still; 
We  drink  of  Thee,  the  Fountain-head, 
And  thirst  our  souls  from  Thee  to  fill. 

4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  Thee, 
Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast; 

Glad,  when  Thy  gracious  smile  we  see, 
Blest,  when  our  faith  can  hold  Thee  fast. 

5  O  Jesus,  ever  with  us  stay; 
Make  all  our  moments  calm  and  bright; 

Chase  the  dark  night  of  sin  away, 
Shed  o'er  the  world  Thy  holy  light. 

Bernard  of  Clainaur,  d.  1153. 
Tr.  Ray  Palmer,  1868. 


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[ESUS,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 
Xo  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare; 
Unite  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 
Thine  wholly,  Thine  alone  I  am; 
Be  Thou  alone  my  constant  flame. 

2  O  Love,  how  cheering  is  Thy  ray! 
All  pain  before  Thy  presence  flies; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 
Where'er  Thy  healing  beams  arise. 


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O  Jesus,  nothing  may  I  see, 
Nothing  desire  or  seek,  but  Thee! 

3  Unwearied,  may  I  this  pursue, 

Dauntless,  to  this  high  prize  aspire; 
Hourly  within  my  soul  renew 

This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire; 
And  day  and  night  be  all  my  care 
To  guard  this  sacred  treasure  there! 

Paul  Gerhardt,  1653.      Tr.  John  Wesley,  1739.  a. 


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356  8  8,  8  8,  8  8. 

DRAW  me,  Saviour,  after  Thee! 
So  shall  I  run  and  never  tire. 
With  gracious  words  still  comfort  me; 
Be  Thou  my  Hope,  my  sole  Desire. 
Free  me  from  every  weight :  nor  fear 
Nor  sin  can  come,  if  Thou  art  here. 

2  From  all  eternity,  with  love 

Unchangeable,  Thou  hast  me  viewed. 
Ere  knew  this  beating  heart  to  move, 

Thy  tender  mercies  me  pursued. 
Ever  with  me  may  they  abide, 
And  close  me  in  on  every  side. 

3  Still  let  Thy  love  point  out  my  way; 

How  wondrous  things  Thy  love  hath  wrought! 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray; 

Direct  my  work,  inspire  my  thought; 
And  if  I  fall,  soon  may  I  hear 
Thy  voice,  and  know7  that  love  is  near. 

4  In  suffering  be  Thy  love  my  peace, 

In  weakness  be  Thy  love  my  power; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

Jesus,  in  that  important  hour, 
In  death  as  life  be  Thou  my  Guide, 
And  save  me,  Who  for  me  hast  died! 

Paul  Gerhardt,  1658.     Tr.  John  Wesley,  1739.  a. 


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JESUS,  Lord,  and  precious  Saviour, 
All  my  comfort  and  my  joy! 
Graciously  extend  Thy  favor. 
Let  Thy  Word  my  soul  employ, 
Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me. 
Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee. 

"2  What  I  do,  0,  let  me  ever 
Jesus,  in  Thy  Name  begin; 
Give  success  to  my  endeavor, 
Final  victory  therein. 

Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me, 
Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee. 

3  Let  my  words  and  thoughts,  O  Saviour, 

To  Thy  praise  and  glory  tend; 
Help  me.  Lord,  that  I  may  gather 

Treasures  that  shall  never  end. 
Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me, 
Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee. 

4  When  my  days  on  earth  are  over, 

Let  me  gladly  take  my  rest: 
May  the  time  come,  blessed  Saviour, 

When  to  Thee  it  seemeth  best. 
Jesus,  come,  abide  with  me. 
Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee. 


Jacob  Arrhenius,  16S9. 
Tr.  Augustus  Nelson,  1891. 


358  l.  m. 

TESTS,  Thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 
_J    O  wash  me  in  Thy  cleansing  Blood; 
Give  me  to  know  Thy  love;  then  pain 
Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain. 


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2  Take  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be 
For  ever  closed  to  all  but  Thee. 

Seal  Thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

3  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death, 
Till  Thou  Thy  quickening  Spirit  breathe? 
Thou  giv'st  the  power  Thy  grace  to  move; 
O  wondrous  grace!  O  boundless  love! 

4  How  can  it  be,  Thou  heavenly  King, 
That  Thou  shouldst  us  to  glory  bring, 
Make  slaves  the  partners  of  Thy  throne, 
Decked  with  a  never-fading  crown? 

5  Ah,  Lord,  enlarge  our  scanty  thought 

To  know  the  wonders  Thou  hast  wrought; 
Unloose  our  stammering  tongues,  to  tell 
Thy  love  immense,  unsearchable! 

Nkolaus  Ludwig  v.  ZinzendorJ  and  Johann  Xitschmann,  1735. 
Tr.  John  Wesley,  1740.  a. 


359  l.  m 

JESUS,  Lord  of  heavenly  grace, 
Thou  Brightness  of  Thy  Father's  face, 
Thou  Fountain  of  eternal  light, 
Whose  beams  disperse  the  shades  of  night ! 


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2  Come,  holy  Sun  of  heavenly  love, 
Send  down  Thy  radiance  from  above; 
And  to  our  inmost  hearts  convey 
The  Holy  Spirit's  cloudless  ray. 

3  May  He  our  actions  deign  to  bless, 
And  loose  the  bonds  of  wickedness, 
From  sudden  falls  our  feet  defend, 
And  guide  us  safely  to  the  end. 


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4  May  faith,  deep-rooted  in  the  soul, 
Subdue  our  flesh,  our  minds  control; 
May  guile  depart,  and  discord  cease, 
And  all  within  be  joy  and  peace. 

5  0  hallowed  thus  be  every  day ! 
Let  meekness  be  our  morning  ray. 
And  faithful  love  our  noonday  light, 
And  hope  our  sunset,  calm  and  bright. 

6  O  Christ,  with  each  returning  morn, 
Thine  image  to  our  hearts  is  borne; 
O  may  we  ever  clearly  see 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God  in  Thee! 

Ambrose,  d.  c97.     Tr.  John  Chandler,  1837.  a. 


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6  6  4,  6  6  6  4. 


MY  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Saviour  divine! 
Xow  hear  me  while  I  pray : 
Take  all  my  guilt  away, 
0  let  me  from  this  day 
Be  wholly  Thine. 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
0  may  my  love  to  Thee, 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread. 
And  griefs  around  me  spread. 

Be  Thou  my  Guide; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 


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361 


When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll; 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love 
Fear  and  distrust  remove; 
O  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul. 


Ray  Palmer,  1830. 


7  6,  7  6.  D. 


O  SAVIOUR,  precious  Saviour, 
Whom,  yet  unseen,  we  love; 
O  Name  of  might  and  favor, 

All  other  names  above; 
We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing; 
We  praise  Thee  and  confess  Thee, 
Our  Holy  Lord  and  King. 

2  O  Bringer  of  salvation, 

Who  wondrously  hast  wrought, 
Thyself  the  revelation 

Of  Love  beyond  our  thought; 
We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing; 
We  praise  Thee  and  confess  Thee, 

Our  Gracious  Lord  and  King. 


In  Thee  all  fullness  dwelleth, 

All  grace  and  power  divine; 
The  glory  that  excelleth, 

O  Son  of  God,  is  Thine. 
We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee  alone  we  sing; 
We  praise  Thee  and  confess  Thee, 

Our  Glorious  Lord  and  King. 


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O  grant  the  consummation 

Of  this  our  song  above, 
In  endless  adoration 

And  everlasting  love; 
Then  shall  we  praise  and  bless  Thee 

Where  perfect  praises  ring, 
And  evermore  confess  Thee, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal,  1870. 


7  6,  7  6.  D. 


O  BLESSED  Sun  whose  splendor 
Dispels  the  shades  of  night; 

0  Jesus,  my  Defender, 

My  soul's  supreme  delight, 
Though  fortune  should  bereave  me 

Of  all  I  love  the  best, 
If  Thou  Thy  love  still  leave  me, 

I  freely  give  the  rest. 

1  know  no  life  divided, 

O  Lord  of  life,  from  Thee; 
In  Thee  is  life  provided 

For  all  mankind  and  me; 
I  know  no  death,  O  Jesus, 

Because  I  live  in  Thee; 
Thy  death  it  is  which  frees  us 

From  death  eternally. 


I  fear  no  tribulation, 

Since,  whatso'er  it  be, 
It  makes  no  separation 

Between  my  Lord  and  me. 
If  Thou,  my  God  and  Teacher, 

Vouchsafe  to  be  my  own, 
Though  poor,  I  shall  be  richer 

Than  monarch  on  his  throne. 


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4  If,  while  on  earth  I  wander, 

My  heart  is  light  and  blest, 
Ah,  what  shall  I  be  yonder, 

In  perfect  peace  and  rest? 
O  blessed  thought  in  dying! 

We  go  to  meet  the  Lord, 
Where  there  shall  be  no  sighing, 

A  kingdom  our  reward. 

Karl  Johann  Philipp  Spitta,  1833. 
Tr.  Richard  Massie,  1860. 


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7  6,  7  6.  D. 


JESUS,  Thy  love  unbounded, 
So  full,  so  sweet,  so  free, 
Leaves  all  our  thoughts  confounded, 

Whene'er  we  think  of  Thee. 
For  us  Thou  cam'st  from  heaven, 

For  us  didst  bleed  and  die, 
That,  ransomed  and  forgiven, 
We  might  ascend  on  high. 

2  We  know  that  Thou  hast  bought  us, 

And  washed  us  in  Thy  Blood; 
We  know  Thy  grace  hath  brought  us 

As  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
We  know  that  the  blest  morning, 

Long  looked  for,  draweth  near, 
When  we,  at  Thy  returning, 

In  glory  shall  appear. 

3  O  let  Thy  love  constrain  us 

To  give  our  hearts  to  Thee; 
Let  nothing  please  or  pain  us, 

Apart,  O  Lord,  from  Thee; 
Our  joy,  our  one  endeavor, 

Through  suffering,  conflict,  shame, 
To  serve  Thee,  gracious  Saviour, 

And  magnify  Thy  Name. 

BoswortKs  Hymns,  1865. 


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364 


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OLOVE,  Who  formedst  me  to  wear 
The  image  of  Thy  Godhead  here; 
Who  soughtest  me  with  tender  care 

Through  all  my  wanderings  wild  and  drear; 
0  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

0  Love,  Who  ere  life's  earliest  morn 

On  me  Thy  choice  hast  gently  cast: 
O  Love,  Who  here  as  man  wast  born, 

And  wholly  like  to  us  wast  made; 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

0  Love,  Who  once  in  time  wast  slain, 

Pierced  through  and  through  with  bitter  woe; 

O  Love,  Who  wrestling  thus  didst  gain 
That  we  eternal  joy  might  know; 

O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

O  Love,  Who  once  shaft  bid  me  rise 

From  out  this  dying  life  of  ours; 
O  Love,  Who  once  o'er  yonder  skies 

Shalt  set  me  in  the  fadeless  bowers; 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

Johann  Schemer,  1657. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winfocortr .   1868. 


365 


C.  M.  D. 


I  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say: 
"Come  unto  Me  and  rest; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 
Thy  head  upon  My  breast." 


286  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE 

I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was. 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad; 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 

And  He  hath  made  me  glad. 

-2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say: 

"Behold.  I  freely  give 
The  living  water,  thirsty  one. 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live." 
I  came  to  Jesus  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say: 

"I  am  this  dark  world's  Light; 
Look  unto  Ale.  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright." 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun: 
And  in  that  Light  of  life  I'll  walk. 

Till  traveling  days  are  done. 

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366  l  M 

MY  Hope,  my  All.  my  Saviour  Thou! 
To  Thee.  0  Lord,  my  soul  I  bow. 
I  seek  the  bliss.  Thy  wounds  impart, 
I  long  to  find  Thee  in  my  heart. 

2  Be  Thou  my  Strength,  be  Thou  my  Way. 
Protect  me  through  my  life's  short  day; 
In  all  my  acts  let  wisdom  guide. 
And  keep  me.  Saviour,  near  Thy  side. 

S  Correct,  reprove,  and  comfort  me: 
As  I  have  need,  my  Saviour  be: 
And  if  I  would  from  Thee  depart. 
Then  clasp  me.  Saviour,  to  Thy  heart. 


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4  In  fierce  temptation's  darkest  hour, 
Save  me  from  sin  and  Satan's  power; 
Tear  every  idol  from  Thy  throne, 
And  reign,  my  Saviour,  reign  alone. 

Unknown,  1774. 


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367  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

NEED  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

For  I  am  full  of  sin; 
My  soul  is  dark  and  guilty, 

My  heart  is  dead  within; 
I  need  the  cleansing  fountain 

Where  I  can  always  flee, 
The  Blood  of  Christ  most  precious, 

The  sinner's  perfect  plea. 

I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

For  I  am  very  poor; 
A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim, 

I  have  no  earthly  store. 
I  need  the  love  of  Jesus 

To  cheer  me  on  my  way, 
To  guide  my  doubting  footsteps, 

To  be  my  strength  and  stay. 

I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus; 

I  need  a  Friend  like  Thee, 
A  Friend  to  soothe  and  pity, 

A  Friend  to  care  for  me. 
I  need  the  heart  of  Jesus 

To  feel  each  anxious  care, 
To  tell  my  every  trouble 

And  all  my  sorrow  share. 

Frederick  Whitfield,  1855. 

CM. 
1H0U  art  the  Way;  to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 


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2  Thou  art  the  Truth;  Thy  Word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life; 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

George  Washington  Doane,  182h> 


369  s.m 

>  LEST  are  the  pure  in  heart, 
For  they  shall  see  their  God; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs, 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 


B1 


2  The  Lord  Who  left  the  sky 

Our  life  and  peace  to  bring, 
And  dwell  in  lowliness  with  men, 
Their  Pattern  and  their  King; 

3  He  to  the  lowly  soul 

Doth  still  Himself  impart, 
And  for  His  dwelling  and  His  throne 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 

4  Lord,  we  Thy  presence  seek, 

Ours  may  this  blessing  be; 
Give  us  the  pure  and  lowly  heart, 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee ! 

St.  1,  3,  John  Keble,  1819. 
St.  2,  4,  Mitre  Hymn  Book,  1835. 


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370 


7  7,  7  7. 


LORD,  to  whom  except  to  Thee 
J  Shall  our  wandering  spirits  go, 
Thee  Whom  it  is  light  to  see, 
And  eternal  life  to  know? 

2  Lord,  to  whom  except  to  Thee 

Shall  we  go  when  ills  betide? 
Who  except  Thyself  can  be 

Hope  and  help  and  strength  and  guide? 

3  Who  can  cleanse  the  soul  from  sin, 

Hear  the  prayer,  and  seal  the  vow? 
Who  can  fill  the  void  within, 
Blessed  Saviour,  who  but  Thou? 

4  Therefore  evermore  I'll  give 

Thanks  and  praise,  my  God,  to  Thee; 
Evermore  in  Thee  I  live, 
Evermore  live  Thou  in  me. 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell,  1863. 


371 


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JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high; 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
O  receive  mv  soul  at  last. 


2  Other  refuge  have  I  none; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me. 


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All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 
All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 

Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find. 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  Name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness; 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee; 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

Charles  Wesley,  17 W. 

372  66  4,66  64. 

TESUS,  Thy  Name  I  love, 

All  other  names  above, 
Jesus,  my  Lord! 
Oh,  Thou  art  all  to  me! 
Nothing  to  please  I  see, 
Nothing  apart  from  Thee, 
Jesus,  my  Lord! 

Thou,  blessed  Son  of  God, 

Hast  bought  me  with  Thy  blood, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 
Oh,  how  great  is  Thy  love, 
All  other  loves  above, 
Love  that  I  daily  prove, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 


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When  unto  Thee  I  flee, 
Thou  wilt  my  refuge  be, 

Jesus,  my  Lord! 
What  need  I  now  to  fear? 
What  earthly  grief  or  care, 
Since  Thou  art  ever  near, 

Jesus,  my  Lord! 

Soon  Thou  wilt  come  again! 
I  shall  be  happy  then, 

Jesus,  my  Lord! 
Then  Thine  own  face  I'll  see, 
Then  I  shall  like  Thee  be, 
Then  evermore  with  Thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord! 

James  George  Deck,  1812. 
373  8  8,88,88. 

LIGHT,  Whose  beams  illumine  all 
From  twilight  dawn  to  perfect  day, 
Shine  Thou  before  the  shadows  fall 
That  lead  our  wandering  feet  astray; 
'  At  morn  and  eve  Thy  radiance  pour, 
That  youth  may  love  and  age  adore. 

2  O  Way,  through  Whom  our  souls  draw  near 
To  yon  eternal  home  of  peace, 

Where  perfect  love  shall  cast  out  fear. 

And  earth's  vain  toil  and  wandering  cease; 
In  strength  or  weakness  may  we  see 
Our  heavenward  path,  O  Lord,  through  Thee. 

3  O  Truth,  before  Whose  shrine  we  bow, 
Thou  priceless  pearl  for  all  who  seek, 

To  Thee  our  earliest  strength  we  vow. 

Thy  love  will  bless  the  pure  and  meek; 
When  dreams  or  mists  beguile  our  sight, 
Turn  Thou  our  darkness  into  light. 


o 


292  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4  O  Life,  the  well  that  ever  flows, 

To  slake  the  thirst  of  those  who  faint, 
Thy  power  to  bless  what  seraph  knows? 

Thy  joy  supreme  what  words  can  paint? 
In  earth's  last  hour  of  fleeting  breath 
Be  Thou  our  conqueror  over  death. 

5  O  Light,  O  Way,  O  Truth,  O  Life, 

O  Jesus,  born  mankind  to  save, 
Give  Thou  Thy  peace  in  deadliest  strife, 

Shed  .Thou  Thy  calm  on  stormiest  wave; 
Be  Thou  our  Hope,  our  Joy,  our  Head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

Edward  Hayes  Plumptre,  186$. 


374  s.  m 

[ESUS,  I  live  to  Thee, 
The  loveliest  and  best; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
In  Thy  blest  love  I  rest. 


j] 


2  Jesus,  I  die  to  Thee; 

Whenever  death  shall  come, 
To  die  in  Thee  is  life  to  me, 
In  my  eternal  home. 

3  Whether  to  live  or  die, 

I  know  not  which  is  best ; 
To  live  in  Thee  is  bliss  to  me, 
To  die  is  endless  rest. 

4  Living  or  dying,  Lord, 

I  ask  but  to  be  Thine; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
Makes  heaven  for  ever  mine. 

Henry  Harbaru'gh,  1850. 


CHRISTIAN   SERVICE 


293 


375 


CHRISTIAN   SERVICE 

JESUS,  Master,  Whose  I  am. 
Purchased,  Thine  alone  to  be, 
By  Thy  Blood,  O  spotless  Lamb, 

Shed  so  willingly  for  me. 
Let  my  heart  be  all  Thine  own, 
Let  me  live  for  Thee  alone. 

2  Other  lords  have  long  held  sway; 

Now,  Thy  Name  alone  to  bear, 
Thy  dear  voice  alone  obey, 

Is  my  daily,  hourly  prayer: 
Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee? 
Nothing  else  my  joy  can  be. 

3  Jesus,  Master,  I  am  Thine: 

Keep  me  faithful,  keep  me  near; 
Let  Thy  presence  in  me  shine, 

All  my  homeward  way  to  cheer. 
Jesus,  at  Thy  feet  I  fall, 
0  be  Thou  my  all  in  all. 


7  7,  7  7, 


Jesus,  Master,  Whom  I  serve, 
Though  so  feebly  and  so  ill, 

Strengthen  hand  and  heart  and  nerve 
All  Thy  bidding  to  fulfill; 

Open  Thou  mine  eyes  to  see 

All  the  work  Thou  hast  for  me. 


Lord,  Thou  needest  not,  I  know, 
Service  such  as  I  can  bring; 

Yet  I  long  to  prove  and  show 
Full  allegiance  to  my  King. 

Thou  an  honor  art  to  me; 

Let  me  be  a  praise  to  Thee. 


294  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

6  Jesus,  Master,  wilt  Thou  use 

One  who  owes  Thee  more  than  all? 

As  Thou  wilt!  I  would  not  choose; 
Only  let  me  hear  Thy  call. 

Jesus,  let  me  always  be 

In  Thy  service  glad  and  free. 

Frances  Ridley  Haver  gal,  1865. 


376  s.  m. 

CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify, 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky; 


A' 


2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill; 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will! 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  Thy  sight  to  live; 
And  O,  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give ! 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  Thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 


Charles  Wesley,  1762. 

37  s.  m. 

rE  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  His  heavenly  Word, 
And  watchful  at  His  gate. 


Y1 


2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  His  sight, 
For  awful  is  His  Name. 


CHRISTIAN  SERVICE 


295 


Watch!  'tis  your  Lord's  command, 

And  while  we  speak,  He's  near; 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  hand. 
And  ready  all  appear. 

0  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 

And  be  with  honor  crowned. 

Philip  Doddridge,  d.  1751. 


378 


AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  Cross, 
13l  A  follower  of  the  Lamb, 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  Name? 

Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 

And  sailed  through  bloody  seas? 

Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  this  vain  world  a  friend  to  grace, 

To  help  me  on  to  God? 

Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord; 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 

Supported  by  Thy  Word. 

Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 
Shall  conquer,  though  they  die; 

They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
By  faith  they  bring  it  nigh. 

When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  Thine  armies  shine 

In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 


C.  M. 


Isaac  Watts, 


296  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


a 


379  6  5,  6  5.  D. 

^NWARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ,  the  royal  Master, 
Leads  against  the  foe; 
Forward  into  battle, 
See,  His  banners  go! 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  ivar, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 

2  Like  a  mighty  army, 
Moves  the  Church  of  God: 

Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod. 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. 

3  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 
Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 

But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain. 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail; 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. 

4  Onward,  then,  ye  faithful, 
Join  our  happy  throng, 

Blend  with  ours  your  voices, 
In  the  triumph-song; 


CHRISTIAN   SERVICE  291 

Glory,  laud,  and  honor, 

Unto  Christ  the  King; 
This,  through  countless  ages, 

Men  and  angels  sing. 

Sabine  Baring-Gould,  1865. 


380  c.  11 

LWAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
And  press  with  vigor  on; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 


A" 


2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
'Tis  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye; 

4  That  prize  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 

5  Blest  Saviour,  introduced  by  Thee, 

Have  I  my  race  begun; 
And  crowned  with  victory,  at  Thy  feet 
I'll  lay  my  honors  down. 

Philip  Doddridge,  d.  1751. 


O 


381  ^  6  4,  G  G  4. 

THOU  best  Gift  of  Heaven! 
Thou  Who  Thyself  hast  given, — 
For  Thou  hast  died ! 
This  hast  Thou  done  for  me; 
What  have  I  done  for  Thee, 
Thou  Crucified? 


298  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2  I  long  to  serve  Thee  more; — 
Reveal  an  open  door, 

Saviour,  to  me; 
Then,  counting  all  but  loss, 
I'll  glory  in  Thy  Cross, 

And  follow  Thee. 

3  Do  Thou  but  point  the  way, 
And  give  me  strength  t'  obey; 

Thy  will  be  mine; 
Then  can  I  think  it  joy 
To  suffer  or  to  die, 

Since  I  am  Thine. 


Nicholls,  1837. 


382  7  7,7  7. 

TAKE  my  life,  and  let  it  be 
Consecrated,  Lord,  to  Thee; 
Take  my  moments  and  my  days, 
Let  them  flow  in  ceaseless  praise. 

2  Take  my  hands,  and  let  them  move 
At  the  impulse  of  Thy  love; 

Take  my  feet,  and  let  them  be 
Swift  and  beautiful  for  Thee. 

3  Take  my  voice,  and  let  me  sing 
Always,  only,  for  my  King; 
Take  my  lips,  and  let  them  be 
Filled  with  messages  from  Thee. 

4  Take  my  silver  and  my  gold, 
Not  a  mite  would  I  withhold; 
Take  my  intellect,  and  use 
Every  power  as  Thou  shalt  choose. 

5  Take  my  will  and  make  it  Thine; 
It  shall  be  no  longer  mine; 
Take  my  heart,  it  is  Thine  own; 
It  shall  be  Thy  royal  throne. 


CHRISTIAN    SERVICE  299 

6  Take  my  love;  my  Lord,  I  pour 
At  Thy  feet  its  treasured  store; 
Take  myself,  and  I  will  be, 
Ever,  only,  all,  for  Thee. 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal,  187Ih 

383  c.  m.  d. 

THE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  kingly  crown  to  gain; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar; — 

Who  follows  in  His  train? 
Who  best  can  drink  His  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain, 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 
He  follows  in  His  train. 

2  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 

And  called  on  Him  to  save; 
Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong, — 

Who  follows  in  his  train? 

3  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few, 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came. 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 

And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame. 
They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane; 
They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel; — 

Who  follows  in  their  train? 

4  A  noble  army — men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice 
In  robes  of  light  arrayed. 


300  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain! 
O  God!  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train! 

Reginald  Heber,  d.  1826. 
384:  &  M 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise 
And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  His  eternal  Son; 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power; 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand,  then,  in  His  great  might. 

With  all  His  strength  endued; 
But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight. 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day; 

5  That  having  all  things  done. 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  entire  at  last. 

Charles  Wesley,  17 ±9. 


385  8  8  8,4. 

LORD  of  heaven  and  earth  and  sea. 
To  Thee  all  praise  and  glory  be; 
How  shall  we  show  our  love  to  Thee, 
Who  givest  all? 


o 


CHRISTIAN   SERVK  E 


-2  The  golden  sunshine,  vernal 

eet  flowers  and  fruit  Thy  love  declare, 
When  harvests  ripen.  Thou  art  there, 
Who  gives!  all. 

3  For  peaceful  homes,  and  healthful  daj  5, 
For  all  the  blessings  earth  displays, 

We  owe  Thee  thankfulness  and  praise, 
Who  givest  all. 

4  Thou  didst  not  spare  Thine  only  Son, 
But  gav'st  Him  for  a  world  undone, 
And  freely  with  that  blessed  One, 

Thou  givest  all. 

5  Thou  giv'st  the  Holy  Spirit's  dower, 
Spirit  of  life  and  love  and  power. 
And  dost  Flis  sevenfold  graces  shower 

Upon  us  all. 

6  For  souls  redeemed,  for  sins  forgiven. 
For  means  of  grace  and  hopes  of  heaven. 
Father,  what  can  to  Thee  be  given, 

Who  givest  all? 

7  We  lose  what  on  ourselves  we  spend; 
We  have  as  treasure  without  end 
Whatever,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  lend. 

Who  givest  all. 

8  To  Thee,  from  Whom  we  all  derive 

Our  life,  our  gifts,  our  power  to  give, 
0  may  we  ever  with  Thee  live. 
Who  givest  all. 

Christopher  Wordsworth. 


386 


SHIXE  Thou  upon  us,  Lord. 
True  Light  of  men,  to-day. 
And  through  the  written  Word 
Thy  very  self  display; 


6  6,  6  6.  D. 


302  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

That  so  from  hearts  which  burn 

With  gazing  on  Thy  face, 
Thy  little  ones  may  learn 

The  wonders  of  Thy  grace. 

w2  Breathe  Thou  upon  us.  Lord, 

Thy  Spirit's  living  flame, 
That  so  with  one  accord 

Our  lips  may  tell  Thy  Name; 
Give  Thou  the  hearing  ear, 

Fix  Thou  the  wandering  thought, 
That  those  we  teach  may  hear 

The  great  things  Thou  hast  wrought. 

3  Speak  Thou  for  us,  O  Lord, 

In  all  we  say  of  Thee; 
According  to  Thy  Word 

Let  all  our  teaching  be; 
That  so  Thy  lambs  may  know 

Their  own  true  Shepherd's  voice, 
^Where'er  He  leads  them  go, 

And  in  His  love  rejoice. 

4  Live  Thou  within  us.  Lord; 

Thy  mind  and  will  be  ours; 
Be  Thou  beloved,  adored, 

And  served  with  all  our  powers; 
That  so  our  lives  may  teach 

Thy  children  what  Thou  art, 
And  plead,  by  more  than  speech, 

For  Thee  with  every  heart. 

John  Elleiion,  1889, 


387  s.  if. 

"E  give  Thee  but  Thine  own, 
Whate'er  the  gift  may  be; 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  O  Lord,  from  Thee. 


w1 


CROSS  AM)  COMFORT  303 

2  May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 

As  stewards  true  receive, 
And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  us, 
To  Thee  our  first-fruits  give. 

3  O  hearts  are  bruised  and  dead, 

And  homes  are  bare  and  cold, 
And  lambs  for  whom  the  Shepherd  bled 
Are  straying  from  the  fold. 

4  To  comfort  and  to  bless, 

To  find  a  balm  for  woe, 
To  tend  the  lone  and  fatherless, 
Is  angels'  work  below. 

5  The  captive  to  release, 

The  lost  to  God  to  bring,  § 

To  teach  the  way  of  life  and  peace, — 
It  is  a  Christ-like  thing. 

C  And  we  believe  Thy  Word, 

Though  dim  our  faith  may  be; 
Whate'er  for  Thine  we  do,  O  Lord, 
We  do  it  unto  Thee. 

William  Walsham  How,  c.  1858 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT 

388  s.  M. 

WHAT,  if  we  are  Christ's, 
Is  earthly  shame  or  loss? 
Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be 
When  we  have  borne  the  cross. 


o 


2  Keen  was  the  trial  once, 
Bitter  the  cup  of  woe, 
When  martyred  saints,  baptized  in  blood, 
Christ's  sufferings  shared  below. 


304  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3  Bright  is  their  glory  now, 

Boundless  their  joy  above, 
Where  on  the  bosom  of  their  God 
They  rest  in  perfect  love. 

4  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours, 

Like  them  in  faith  to  bear 
All  that  of  sorrow,  grief  or  pain 
May  be  our  portion  here. 

5  Enough  if  Thou  at  last 

The  word  of  blessing  give, 
And  let  us  rest  in  Thine  own  home, 
Where  saints  and  angels  live. 

6  All  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Whom  heav'n  and  earth  adore; 
4  To  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  God  for  evermore. 

Henry  Williams  Baker,  185', 


O 


389  8  7,  8  7,  7  7. 

^NE  there  is  above  all  others, 
Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end; 
They  who  once  His  kindness  prove 
Find  it  everlasting  love. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 
Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood? 

But  this  Savour  died  to  have  us     <• 

Reconciled  in  Him  to  God; 
This  was  boundless  love  indeed; 
Jesus  is  a  Friend  in  need. 

3  When  He  lived  on  earth  abased, 
"Friend  of  sinners"  was  His  name; 

Xow,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same; 


CROSS   AND   COMFORT 


S05 


Still  He  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 
And  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

O  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love. 
We,  alas!  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above; 
But,  when  home  our  souls  are  brought. 
We  will  love  Thee  as  we  ought. 

John  Seict: 


390 


n. 


JESUS.  I  my  cross  have  taken. 
All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  All  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition. 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition: 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me. 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me. 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
O,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me. 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me; 
0,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me. 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station. 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee. 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine. 
What  a  Saviour  died  to  win  thee; 

Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine? 


306  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4  Haste,  then,  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission, 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days; 
Hope  soon  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte,  182k 


r 


391  6  5,  6  5.  D. 

[N  the  hour  of  trial, 
Jesus,  plead  for  me, 
Lest  by  base  denial, 

I  depart  from  Thee; 
When  Thou  seest  me  waver, 

With  a  look  recall, 
Nor  for  fear  or  favor 
Suffer  me  to  fall. 

2  With  forbidden  pleasures 
Should  this  vain  world  charm, 

Or  its  tempting  treasures 

Spread,  to  wrork  me  harm, 
Bring  to  my  remembrance 

Sad  Gethsemane, 
Or,  in  darker  semblance, 

Cross-crowned  Calvary. 

3  Should  Thy  mercy  send  me 
Sorrow,  toil,  and  woe; 

Or  should  pain  attend  me 

On  my  path  below; 
Grant  that  I  may  never 

Fail  Thy  hand  to  see; 
Grant  that  I  may  ever 

Cast  my  care  on  Thee. 


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When  my  last  hour  comet h, 

Fraught  with  strife  and  pain. 
When  my  dust  returneth 

To  the  dust  again; 
On  Thy  truth  relying 

Through  that  mortal  strife, 
Jesus,  take  me,  dying. 

To  eternal  life. 

./  .     03  Montgomery,  183$. 
Reiised  by  Frances  A    Ilntton,  c.  1S75. 


392  8  8  8,6. 

THOU,  the  contrite  sinners'  Friend, 
Who,  loving,  lov'st  them  to  the  end. 
On  this  alone  my  hopes  depend. 
That  Thou  wilt  plead  for  me. 


o 


When,  weary  in  the  Christian  race. 
Far  off  appears  my  resting  place, 
And  fainting,  I  mistrust  Thy  grace. 
Then,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

When  I  have  erred  and  gone  astray. 
Afar  from  Thine  and  wisdom's  way. 
And  see  no  glimmering,  guiding  ray. 
Still,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

When  Satan,  by  my  sins  made  bold. 
Strives  from  Thy  Cross  to  loose  my  hold. 
Then  with  Thy  pitying  arms  enfold, 
And  plead,  O  plead  for  me! 

And  when  my  dying  hour  draws  near, 
O'ercast  with  sorrow,  pain  and  fear. 
Then  to  my  fainting  sight  appear, 
Pleading  in  heaven  for  me. 

Charlotte  Elliott,  1SS5. 


308  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

393  6  6,  6  6. 

THY  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord, 
However  dark  it  be ! 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand; 
Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 

2  Smooth  let  it  be  or  rough, 

It  will  be  still  the  best; 
Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 
Right  onward  to  Thy  rest. 

3  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot; 

I  would  not,  if  I  might; 
Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God; 
So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

4  Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health; 
Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 
My  poverty  or  wealth. 

5  Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small 
Be  Thou  my  Guide,  my  Strength, 
My  wisdom  and  my  all. 

Horalius  Bonar,  1857. 

394  c.  m. 

OTHOU,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me ! 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 
My  sins  lie  heavily, 
My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart; 
Good  Lord,  remember  me! 


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809 


3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way. 
And  ills  I  cannot  flee; 
O  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day; 
Good  Lord,  remember  me! 

4-  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 
I  wait  Thy  just  decree; 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath: 
Good  Lord,  remember  me! 

5  And  when  before  Thy  throne  I  stand 
And  lift  my  soul  to  Thee, 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  Thy  right  hand, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me! 

Thomas  Haiceis,  1791. 


395 


6  6,  6  6.  D. 


MY  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 
0  may  Thy  will  be  mine! 
Into  Thy  hand  of  love 

I  would  my  all  resign. 
Through  sorrow  or  through  joy 

Conduct  me  as  Thine  own, 
And  help  me  still  to  say: 
My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done! 

2  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

If  needy  here  and  poor, 
Give  me  Thy  people's  bread, 

Their  portion  rich  and  sure. 
The  manna  of  Thy  Word 

Let  my  soul  feed  upon; 
And  if  all  else  should  fail, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done! 

3  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 

Though  seen  through  many  a  tear, 
Let  not  my  star  of  hope 
Grow  dim  or  disappear; 


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310  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Since  Thou  on  earth  hast  wept 

And  sorrowed  oft  alone, 
If  I  must  weep  with  Thee, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done! 

4  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 

When  death  itself  draws  nigh, 
To  Thy  dear  wounded  side 

I  would  for  refuge  fly. 
Leaning  on  Thee  to  go 

Where  Thou  before  hast  gone; 
The  rest  as  Thou  shalt  please: 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done! 

5  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 

All  shall  be  well  for  me; 
Each  changing  future  scene 

I  gladly  trust  with  Thee. 
Thus  to  my  home  above 

I  travel  calmly  on, 
And  sing,  in  life  or  death: 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done! 

Benjamin  Schmolck,  170}. 
Tr.  Jane  Borthwick,  1851,. 


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396  c.m.d. 

^HOU  art  my  hiding-place,  0  Lord ! 
In  Thee  I  put  my  trust, 
Encouraged  by  Thy  holy  Word, 

A  feeble  child  of  dust. 
I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea; 
And  'tis  enough  the  Saviour  died, 
My  Saviour  died  for  me. 

2  When  storms  of  fierce  temptations  beat, 
And  furious  foes  assail, 
My  refuge  is  the  mercy-seat, 
My  hope  within  the  veil. 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT  311 

From  strife  of  tongues  and  hitter  words 

My  spirit  flies  to  Thee; 
Joy  to  my  heart  the  thought  affords: 

My  Saviour  died  for  me. 

3  'Mid  trials  heavy  to  be  borne, 

When  mortal  strength  is  vain, 
A  heart  with  grief  and  anguish  torn, 

A  body  raeked  with  pain; 
Ah,  what  could  give  the  sufferer  rest, 

Bid  every  murmur  flee. 
But  this,  the  witness  in  my  breast: 

My  Saviour  died  for  me? 

4  And  when  Thy  awful  voice  commands 

This  body  to  decay. 
And  life,  in  its  last  lingering  sands. 

Is  ebbing  fast  away. 
Then,  though  it  be  in  accents  weak. 

And  faint  and  tremblingly, 
O  give  me  strength  in  death  to  speak: 

My  Saviour  died  for  me. 

Thomas  Raf 
397  6  7.67.66,66. 

FORSAKE  me  not,  my  God, 
Thv  gracious  hand  extend  me! 
0  Father,  lead  Thy  child; 

Where'er  I  go,  defend  me! 
My  steps  are  turned  towards  home; 

Lighten  the  darksome  road: 
My  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  All; 
Forsake  me  not,  my  God! 

"2  Forsake  me  not,  my  God! 

Restrain,  confirm,  direct  me, 
Control  my  tottering  feet, 
From  sinful  falls  protect  me; 


312  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

The  Holy  Spirit  grant; 

And,  'neath  the  heaviest  load, 
Be  Thou  my  Strength  and  Stay; 
Forsake  me  not,  my  God! 

3  Forsake  me  not,  my  God! 

In  every  trying  hour, 

0  King  of  kings,  be  nigh 
With  Thy  resistless  power! 

Against  the  tempter's  arts, 

Thy  mighty  aid  afford, 
That  I  may  never  yield; 
Forsake  me  not,  my  God! 

4  Forsake  me  not,  my  God! 

Help  me,  Thy  Word  believing, 
To  keep  through  life  Thy  faith, 
In  death  Thy  crown  receiving. 

1  long  to  see  Thy  face, 

To  dwell  in  Thine  abode, 
To  know  Thee  as  Thou  art; 
Forsake  me  not,  my  God! 

Salomo  Franck,  171  i 
Tr.  Henry  Eyster  Jacobs,  1912. 


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398  9  8,  9  8,  8  8. 

\F  thou  but  suffer  God  to  guide  thee. 
And  hope  in  Him  through  all  thy  ways. 
He'll  give  thee  strength,  whate'er  betide  thee, 

And  bear  thee  through  the  evil  days; 
Who  trusts  in  God's  unchanging  love 
Builds  on  the  rock  that  naught  can  move. 

2  What  can  these  anxious  cares  avail  thee, 
These  never-ceasing  moans  and  sighs? 

What  can  it  help,  if  thou  bewail  thee 
O'er  each  dark  moment  as  it  flies? 

Our  cross  and  trials  do  but  press 

The  heavier  for  our  bitterness. 


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313 


All  are  alike  before  the  Highest; 

'Tis  easy  to  our  God,  we  know. 
To  raise  thee  up  though  low  thou  liest, 

To  make  the  rich  man  poor  and  low; 
True  wonders  still  by  Him  are  wrought 
Who  setteth  up  and  brings  to  naught. 

Sing,  pray,  and  keep  His  ways  unswerving, 

So  do  thine  own  part  faithfully, 
And  trust  His  Word; — though  undeserving, 

Thou  yet  shalt  find  it  true  for  thee; 
God  never  yet  forsook  at  need 
The  soul  that  trusted  Him  indeed. 

Geor<]  Xeumark,  16-57. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkicorth,  1855,  1663. 


399 


S.  M.  D. 


COMMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs 
And  ways  into  His  hands, 
To  His  sure  truth  and  tender  care, 

Who  earth  and  heaven  commands, 
Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey; 
He  shall  direct  thy  wandering  feet, 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

Thou  on  the  Lord  rely, 

So  safe  shalt  thou  go  on; 
Fix  on  His  work  thy  steadfast  eye, 

So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 
No  profit  canst  thou  gain 

By  self-consuming  care; 
To  Him  commend  thy  cause;  His  ear 

Attends  the  softest  prayer. 

Thy  everlasting  truth, 

Father,  Thy  ceaseless  love, 
Sees  all  Thy  children's  wants,  and  knows 

What  best  for  each  will  prove. 


314  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

And  whatsoe'er  Thou  wilPst, 

Thou  dost,  O  King  of  kings! 
What  Thy  unerring  wisdom  chose, 

Thy  power  to  being  brings. 

4  Thou  everywhere  hast  sway, 

And  all  things  serve  Thy  might; 
Thy  every  act  pure  blessing  is, 

Thy  path  unsullied  light. 
When  Thou  arisest,  Lord, 

What  shall  Thy  work  withstand? 
When  all  Thy  children  want,  Thou  giv'st; 

Who,  who  shall  stay  Thy  hand? 

Paul  Gerhardt,  1653. 
Tr.  John  Wesley,  1739. 

400  S.  M.  D. 

GIVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 
Hope  and  be  undismayed 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears, 

God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 
Through  waves  and  clouds  and  storms 

He  gently  clears  thy  way; 
Wait  thou  His  time;  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

2  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart? 

Still  sink  thy  spirits  down? 
Cast  off  the  weight,  let  fear  depart, 

And  every  care  be  gone. 
What  though  thou  rulest  not, 

Yet  heaven  and  earth  and  hell 
Proclaim:    God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 

And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

3  Leave  to  His  sovereign  sway 

To  choose  and  to  command; 
So  shalt  thou,  wondering  own,  His  way 
How  wise,  how  strong  His  hand ! 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT 


315 


Far,  far  above  thy  thought 

His  counsel  shall  appear, 
When  fully  He  the  work  hath  wrought 

That  caused  thy  needless  fear. 

Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord, 

Our  hearts  are  known  to  Thee; 
O  lift  Thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 

Confirm  the  feeble  knee; 
Let  us  in  life,  in  death, 

Thy  steadfast  truth  declare, 
And  publish  with  our  latest  breath 

Thy  love  and  guardian  care! 

Paul  Gerhardt,  1653. 
Tr.  John  Wesley,  1739. 


401 


S.  M. 


MY  times  are  in  Thy  hand; 
My  God,  I  wish  them  there; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul  I  leave 
Entirely  to  Thy  care. 

2  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 

Whatever  they  may  be : 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  may  seem  to  Thee. 

3  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand; 

Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear? 
A  father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 


My  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 

Jesus,  the  Crucified; 
The  hand  my  many  sins  have  pierced 

Is  now  my  guard  and  guide. 

William  Freeman  Lloyd,  182$. 


316  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


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402  8  7,87,44,88. 

rHATE'ER  my  God  ordains  is  right; 
Holy  His  will  abide th; 
I  will  be  still,  whate'er  He  doth 
And  follow  where  He  guideth. 
He  is  my  God; 
Though  dark  my  road, 
He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall; 
Wherefore  to  Him  I  leave  it  all. 

2  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right; 
He  never  will  deceive  me; 

He  leads  me  by  the  proper  path; 
I  know  He  will  not  leave  me, 

And  take,  content, 

What  He  hath  sent; 
His  hand  can  turn  my  griefs  away, 
And  patiently  I  wait  His  day. 

3  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right; 
Though  now  this  cup  in  drinking 

May  bitter  seem  to  my  faint  heart,  . 

I  take  it,  all  unshrinking; 

Tears  pass  away 

With  dawn  of  day; 
SwTeet  comfort  yet  shall  fill  my  heart, 
And  pain  and  sorrow  shall  depart. 

4  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right; 
Here  shall  my  stand  be  taken; 

Though  sorrow,  need,  or  death  be  mine, 
Yet  am  I  not  forsaken; 

My  Father's  care 

Is  round  me  there; 
He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall, 
And  so  to  Him  I  leave  it  all. 

Samuel  Rodigait,  1676. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1863. 


(ROSS  AND   COMFORT  317 

CM. 

OR  I),  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 
Whether  I  die  or  live; 
To  love  and  serve  Thee  is  my  share, 
And  this  Thy  grace  must  give. 


l° 


2  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 

That  I  may  long  obey; 
If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  soar  to  endless  day? 

3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  He  went  through  before; 
He  that  into  God's  kingdom  comes 
Must  enter  by  this  door. 

4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  has  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see; 
For  if  Thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
.     What  will  Thy  glory  be? 

5  Then  I  shall  end  my  sad  complaints 

And  weary  sinful  days, 
And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints 
That  sing  my  Saviour's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small, 

The  eye  of  faith  is  dim; 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 

Richard  Baxter,  1681. 


404  c.  m 

HELP  us,  Lord!  each  hour  of  need 
Thy  heavenly  succor  give; 
Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live. 


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318  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2  O  help  us  when  our  spirits  bleed 

With  contrite  anguish  sore; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
O  help  us,  Lord,  the  more. 

3  O  help  us,  through  the  prayer  of  faith, 

More  firmly  to  believe; 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  O  help  us,  Jesus,  from  on  high; 

We  know  no  help  but  Thee! 
O  help  us  so  to  live  and  die 
As  Thine  in  heaven  to  be! 

Henry  Hart  Milman, 


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405  l.  m. 

i  OD  of  my  life,  Whose  gracious  power 
Through  various  deaths  my  soul  hath  led; 
Or  turned  aside  the  fatal  hour, 
Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head; 

2  In  all  my  ways  Thy  hand  I  own, 
Thy  ruling  Providence  I  see; 

O  help  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  Thee. 

3  Whither,  0  whither  should  I  fly, 
But  to  my  loving  Saviour's  breast? 

Secure  within  Thine  arms  to  lie, 

And  safe  beneath  Thy  wings  to  rest. 

4  Foolish,  and  impotent,  and  blind, 
Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known; 

Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  may  find, 
The  heaven  of  loving  Thee  alone. 

5  Enlarge  my  heart  to  make  Thee  room; 
Enter,  and  in  me  ever  stay: 

The  crooked  then  shall  straight  become, 
The  darkness  shall  be  lost  in  day. 

Charles  Wesley,  t7M>. 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT  ,S10 

(  .  M. 
ATHER,  whatever  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  hand  denies, 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise: 


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"l  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 
From  every  murmur  free; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart, 
And  let  me  live  to  Thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art  mine 
My  life  and  death  attend, 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

Anne  Sfeele,  1760.  a. 


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407  6  4,  6  4,  6  6  4. 

[EARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee; 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me, 
Still,  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

2  Though,  like  a  wanderer, 
The  sun  gone  down, 

Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee! 

3  Then  let  my  way  appear 
Steps  unto  heaven; 

All  that  Thou  sendest  me 
In  mercy  given; 


320     -  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts, 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

5  Or,  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly; 
Still,  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

Sarah  Flower  Adams,  18^1. 
408  8  8  8,  4. 

MY  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  in  life's  rough  way, 

0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer,  divinely  taught, 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

3  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh; 
Submissive  still  would  I  replv, 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

4  If  Thou  should 'st  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize,  it  ne'er  was  mine: 

1  only  vield  Thee  what  is  Thine; 

"Thy  will  be  done." 


(  ROSS   WD   (  OMFORT 


.;•.'! 


Renew  my  will  from  day  to  cL 
Blend  it  with  Thin  ike  away 

All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  - 
"Thy  will  be  doi 

Chorion    I 


409 


GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way. 
His  wonders  to  perform; 

He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill. 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 

And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense. 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence 

He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

.5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 
Unfolding  every  hour: 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 


(     M. 


6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 
And  scan  His  work  in  vain; 
God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 


William  Coici-  t 


322  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

410  11  io,  n  io. 

WE  are  the  Lord's:  His  all-sufficient  merit, 
Sealed  on  the  Cross,  to  us  this  grace  accords; 
We  are  the  Lord's,  and  all  things  shall  inherit; 
Whether  we  live  or  die,  we  are  the  Lord's. 

2  We  are  the  Lord's;  then  let  us  gladly  tender 

Our  souls  to  Him,  in  deeds,  not  empty  words; 
Let  heart  and  tongue,  and  life  combine  to  render 
Xo  doubtful  witness  that  we  are  the  Lord's. 

3  We  are  the  Lord's;  no  darkness  brooding  o'er  us 

Can  make  us  tremble,  while  this  star  affords 
A  steady  light  along  the  path  before  us — 
Faith's  full  assurance  that  we  are  the  Lord's. 

4  We  are  the  Lord's:  no  evil  can  befall  us 

In  the  dread  hour  of  life's  fast  loosening  cords; 
Xo  pangs  of  death  shall  even  then  appall  us; 
Death  we  shall  vanquish,  for  we  are  the  Lord's. 

Karl  Johann  Philipp  Spitta,  181(3. 
Tr.  Charles  Tamberlane  Astley,  1860. 


S.M. 
rHAT  cheering  words  are  these! 
Their  sweetness  who  can  tell! 
In  time  and  to  eternal  days, 
"  Tis  with  the  righteous  well." 


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2  In  every  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endure, 
And  well  when  called  to  die. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise; 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow; 
'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
x\nd  strong  temptations  blow. 


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4  Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 

They  feast  on  dying  Love; 
And  'tis  as  well  in  God's  account, 
When  they  the  furnace  prove. 

5  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls : 

4 'From  earth  and  sin  arise; 
Join  with  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls. 
Made  to  salvation  wise." 

John  Kent,  1803. 


412  n  io.  n  io. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish; 
Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your  an- 
guish; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying. 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure! 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 

"Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure." 

3  Here  see  the  Bread  of  Life;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love;  come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  remove. 

St.  1,  ?.  Thomas  Moore. 
St  -3,  Thomas  Had 

413  ioio. 

PEACE,  perfect  peace,  in  this  dark  world  of  sin? 
The  Blood  of  Jesus  whispers  peace  within. 

c2  Peace,  perfect  peace,  by  thronging  duties  pressed? 
To  do  the  will  of  Jesus,  this  is  rest. 

3  Peace,  perfect  peace,  with  sorrows  surging  round? 
On  Jesus'  bosom  naught  but  calm  is  found. 


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4  Peace,  perfect  peace,  with  loved  ones'  far  away? 
In  Jesus'  keeping  we  are  safe  and  they. 

5  Peace,  perfect  peace,  our  future  all  unknown? 
Jesus  we  know,  and  He  is  on  the  throne. 

6  Peace,  perfect  peace,  death  shadowing  us  and  ours? 
Jesus  has  vanquished  death  and  all  its  powers. 

7  It  is  enough:  earth's  struggles  soon  shall  cease, 
And  Jesus  call  us  to  heaven's  perfect  peace. 

Edward  Henry  Bickersieth,  1875 


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THE   FAMILY 

414  Marriage  C.  M.  D. 

ORD,  Who  at  Cana's  wedding  feast 
Didst  as  a  guest  appear, 
Thou  dearer  far  than  earthly  guest, 

Vouchsafe  Thy  presence  here; 
For  holy  Thou  indeed  dost  prove 

The  marriage  vow  to  be, 
Proclaiming  it  a  type  of  love 

Between  the  Church  and  Thee; 

2  The  holiest  vow  that  man  can  make, 
The  golden  thread  in  life, 

The  bond  that  none  may  dare  to  break, 

That  bindeth  man  and  wife; 
Which,  blessed  by  Thee,  whate'er  betides, 

Xo  evil  shall  destroy, 
Through  care-worn  days  each  care  divides, 

And  doubles  every  joy. 

3  On  those,  who  at  Thine  altar  kneel, 
O  Lord,  Thy  blessing  pour, 

That  each  may  wake  the  other's  zeal 
To  love  Thee  more  and  more; 


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O  grant  them  here  in  peace4  to  live, 

In  purity  and  love, 
And,  this  world  leaving,  to  receive 

A  crown  of  life  above. 

Adelaide  Thmpp, 
St.  2,  Godfrey  Thru  . 

415  Marriage  11  10,  11  10. 

O  PERFECT  Love,  all  human  thought  transcend- 
ing, 
•    Lowly  we  kneel  in  prayer  before  Thy  throne, 
That  theirs  may  be  the  love  which  knows  no  ending, 
Whom  Thou  for  evermore  dost  join  in  one. 

£  O  perfect  Life,  be  Thou  their  full  assurance 
Of  tender  charity  and  steadfast  faith, 
Of  patient  hope,  and  quiet  brave  endurance, 

With  childlike  trust  that  fears  nor  pain  nor  death, 

3  Grant  them  the  joy  which  brightens  earthly  sorrow. 
Grant  them  the  peace  which  calms  all  earthly  strife; 
And  to  life's  day  the  glorious  unknown  morrow. 
That  dawns  upon  eternal  love  and  life. 

Dorothy  Frances  Gurney,  1S83. 

416  n  io,  n  io.  d. 

O  BLESSED  house,  that  cheerfully  receiveth 
Thy  visits,  Jesus  Christ,  the  soul's  true  Friend, 
That,  far  beyond  all  other  guests,  believeth 

It  must  to  Thee  its  warmest  cheer  extend; 
Where  every  heart  to  Thee  is  fondly  turning, 

Where  every  eye  for  Thee  with  pleasure  speaks, 
Where  all  to  know  Thy  will  are  truly  yearning, 
.And  every  one  to  do  it  promptly  seeks. 

2  O  blessed  house,  where  man  and  wife,  united 

In  Thy  true  love,  have  both  one  heart  and  mind, 
Where  both  to  Thy  salvation  are  invited. 
And  in  Thy  doctrine  both  contentment  find; 


326  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Where  both,  to  Thee,  in  truth,  for  ever  cleaving 
In  joy,  in  grief,  make  Thee  their  only  stay, 

And  fondly  hope  in  Thee  to  be  believing, 
Both  in  the  good  and  in  the  evil  day. 

3  0  blessed  house,  where  little  children  tender 

Are  laid  upon  Thy  heart,  with  hands  of  prayer, 
Thou  Friend  of  children,  Who  wilt  freely  render 

To  them  more  than  a  mother's  loving  care, 
Where  round  Thy  feet  they  gather,  to  Thee  clinging, 

And  hear  Thy  loving  voice  most  willingly, 
And  in  their  songs,  Thy  hearty  praises  ringing, 

Rejoice  in  Thee,  O  blessed  Lord,  in  Thee. 

Karl  Johann  Philipp  Spitta,  1826. 
Tr.  Charles  William  Schaeffer,  1890. 


417  L.  M. 

HOLY  Lord,  content  to  fill 
In  lowly  home  the  lowliest  place, 
Thy  childhood's  law  a  mother's  will, 
Obedience  meek  Thy  brightest  grace; 


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2  Lead  every  child  that  bears  Thy  Name 

To  walk  in  Thine  own  guileless  way, 
To  dread  the  touch  of  sin  and  shame, 
And  humbly,  like  Thyself,  obey. 

3  Gather  Thy  lambs  within  Thine  arm, 

And  gently  in  Thy  bosom  bear; 
Keep  them,  O  Lord,  from  hurt  and  harm, 
And  bid  them  rest  forever  there. 

4  So  shall  they,  waiting  here  below, 

Like  Thee,  their  Lord,  a  little  span, 
In  wisdom  and  in  stature  grow, 

And  favor  with  both  God  and  man. 

William  Walsham  How,  1871. 


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418  For  Mothers 

LORD  of  Life  and  King  of  Glory, 
J  Who  didst  deign  a  child  to  be, 
Cradled  on  a  mother's  bosom, 

Throned  upon  a  mother's  knee, 
For  the  children  Thou  hast  given 
We  must  answer  unto  Thee. 


8  7,  8  ' 


2  Since  the  day  the  blessed  Mother 

Thee,  the  world's  Redeemer,  bore, 
Thou  hast  crowned  us  with  an  honor 

Women  never  knew  before; 
And  that  we  may  bear  it  meetly 

We  must  seek  Thine  aid  the  more. 

3  Grant  us,  then,  pure  hearts  and  patient, 

That,  in  all  we  do  or  say, 
Little  souls  our  deeds  may  copy, 

And  be  never  led  astray; 
Little  feet  our  steps  may  follow 

In  a  safe  and  narrow  way. 

4  When  our  growing  sons  and  daughters 

Look  on  life  with  eager  eyes, 
Grant  us,  then,  a  deeper  insight 

And  new  powers  of  sacrifice, 
Hope  to  trust  them,  faith  to  guide  them, 

Love  that  nothing  good  denies. 


May  we  keep  our  holy  calling 

Stainless  in  its  fair  renown, 
That  when  all  the  work  is  over 

And  we  lay  the  burden  down. 
Then  the  children  Thou  hast  given 

Still  may  be  our  joy  and  crown. 

Christian  Burke,  1903. 


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AT  THE  OPENING  OF  SERVICE 

L.M. 

ORD  Jesus  Christ,  be  present  now, 
And  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  bow    • 
All  hearts  in  love  and  fear  to-day, 
To  hear  the  truth  and  keep  Thy  way. 

2  Open  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise, 
Strengthen  our  faith,  increase  our  light, 
That  we  may  know  Thy  Name  aright; 

3  Until  we  join  the  hosts  that  cry: 
Holy  art  Thou,  O  Lord  Most  High! 
And  'mid  the  light  of  that  blest  place 
Shall  gaze  upon  Thee  face  to  face. 

4  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One ! 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Trinity, 
Be  praise  throughout  eternity ! 

Wilhelm  II.,  Duke  of  Saxe-Weimar,  St.  1-3,  1648.     St.  4,  1651. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1863. 

420  8  7,  8  7,  7  7. 

|PEN  now  thy  gates  of  beauty, 
Zion,  let  me  enter  there, 
Where  my  soul,  in  joyful  duty, 

Waits  for  Him  Who  answers  prayer. 
O  how  blessed  is  this  place, 
Filled  with  solace,  light,  and  grace! 

2  Gracious  God,  I  come  before  Thee, 

Come  Thou  also  down  to  me; 
Where  we  find  Thee  and  adore  Thee, 

There  a  heaven  on  earth  must  be. 
To  my  heart  O  enter  Thou, 
Let  it  be  Thy  temple  now. 


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AT  THE  OPENING  OF  SERVICE  329 

Here  Thy  praise  is  gladly  chanted, 

Here  Thy  seed  is  duly  sown; 
Let  my  soul,  where  it  is  planted, 

Bring  forth  precious  sheaves  alone. 
So  that  all  I  hear  may  be 
Fruitful  unto  life  in  me. 

Thou  my  faith  increase  and  quicken, 

Let  me  keep  Thy  gift  divine; 
Howsoe'er  temptations  thicken, 

May  Thy  Word  still  o'er  me  shine, 
As  my  pole-star  through  my  life, 
As  my  comfort  in  my  strife. 

Speak,  O  God,  and  I  will  hear  Thee, 

Let  Thy  will  be  done  indeed; 
May  I  undisturbed  draw  near  Thee 

While  Thou  dost  Thy  people  feed. 
Here  of  life  the  fountain  flows, 
Here  is  balm  for  all  our  woes. 

Benjamin  Schmolch,  1732. 
Tr.  Catherine  ftmkuwrtk, 


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421  7  8,78,88. 

>LESSED  Jesus,  at  Thy  word 
We  are  gathered  all  to  hear  Thee ; 
Let  our  hearts  and  souls  be  stirred 
Now  to  seek  and  love  and  fear  Thee; 
By  Thy  teachings  sweet  and  holy 
Drawn  from  earth  to  love  Thee  solely. 

All  our  knowledge,  sense,  and  sight 
Lie  in  deepest  darkness  shrouded, 

Till  Thy  Spirit  breaks  our  night 
With  the  beams  of  truth  unclouded. 

Thou  alone  to  God  canst  win  us. 

Thou  must  w^ork  all  £ood  within  us. 


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3       Glorious  Lord,  Thyself  impart! 

Light  of  Light,  from  God  proceeding, 
Open  Thou  our  ears  and  heart. 

Help  us  by  Thy  Spirit's  pleading, 
Hear  the  cry  Thy  people  raises, 
Hear,  and  bless  our  prayers  and  praises. 

Tobias  Clausnitz- ■- . 
Tr.  Catherine  Wimtwortk 


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422  7  7.  T7.D. 

PLEASANT  are  Thy  courts  above 
In  the  land  of  light  and  love : 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  below 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 
O,  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  Thy  saints. 
For  the  brightness  of  Thy  face. 
King  of  Glory,  God  of  Grace ! 

2  Happv  birds  that  sing  and  fly 
Round  Thy  altars.  O  Most  High; 
Happier  souls  that  find  a  rest 
In  a  heavenly  Father's  breast. 
Like  the  wandering  dove  that  found 
Xo  repose  on  earth  around. 
They  can  to  their  ark  repair 
And  enjoy  it  ever  there. 

3  Happy  souls!  their  praises  flow 
Even  in  this  vale  of  woe: 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise. 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies: 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  reach  Thy  throne  at  length. 
At  Thy  feet  adoring  fall. 
Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 

4  Lord,  be  mine  this  prize  to  win: 
Guide  me  through  a  world  of  sin: 


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Keep  me  by  Thy  saving  grace; 
Give  me  at  Thy  side  a  place. 
Sun  and  shield  alike  Thou  art; 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart. 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  Thee; 
Shower,  O  shower  them,  Lord,  on  me ! 

Henry  Francis  Lyte,  183 4. 


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423  7  7,  ?  7, 7 :. 

I  OD  of  Mercy,  God  of  Grace, 
Show  the  brightness  of  Thy  face; 
Shine  upon  us,  Saviour,  shine, 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  divine; 
And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
To  the  earth's  remotest  end. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord; 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored; 
Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing 
Glory  to  their  Saviour  King; 
At  Thy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  Thy  holy  will  obey. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord; 

Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford: 

God  to  man  His  blessing  give, 

Man  to  God  devoted  live; 

All  below,  and  all  above. 

One  in  joy,  and  light,  and  love. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte,  18 3 4. 


424  6  6  8.  D.  3  3,  6  6. 

I  OD  Himself  is  present : 
Let  us  now  adore  Him, 
And  with  awe  appear  before  Him. 

God  is  in  His  temple — 
All  within  keep  silence. 


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332  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

Prostrate  lie  with  deepest  reverence. 

Him  alone 

God  we  own, 
Him,  our  God  and  Saviour; 
Praise  His  Name  forever. 

2  God  Himself  is  present: 
Hear  the  harps  resounding! 

See  the  crowds  the  throne  surrounding ! 

"Holy,  Holy,  Holy," 
Hear  the  hymn  ascending, 
Angels,  saints,  their  voices  blending! 

Bow  Thine  ear 

To  us  here: 
Hear,  O  Christ,  the  praises 
That  Thy  Church  now  raises. 

3  O  Thou  Fount  of  blessing, 
Purify  my  spirit; 
Trusting  only  in  Thy  merit. 

Like  the  holy  angels 
Who  behold  Thy  glory, 
May  I  ceaselessly  adore  Thee. 

Let  Thy  will 

Ever  still 
Rule  Thy  Church  terrestrial, 
As  the  hosts  celestial. 

Gerhard  Tersteegen,  1729. 
Tr.  F.  W.  Foster  and  J.  Miller,  1789.  a. 

425  8  8,  8  8,  4  7. 

HOSANNA  to  the  living  Lord! 
Hosanna  to  th'  Incarnate  Word ! 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heaven,  Hosanna  sing! 
Hosanna!  Lord! 
Hosanna  in  the  highest! 


AT  THE  OPEXIXG   OF  SERVICE  S89 

Hosanna,  Lord!  Thine  angels  cry; 
Hosanna,  Lord!  Thy  saints  reply; 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around. 
The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound; 
Hosanna!  Lord! 
Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

0  Saviour,  with  protecting  care. 
Abide  in  this  Thy  house  of  prayer. 
Where  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim, 
Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  Name. 
Hosanna!  Lord! 
Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

But,  chiefest,  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal!  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest. 
And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee! 
Hosanna!  Lord! 
Hosanna  in  the  highest! 

So,  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day. 
When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  away. 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again: 
Hosanna!  Lord! 
Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

Reginald  Heber,  1811. 


426 


TO  Thy  temple  I  repair. 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there, 
When,  within  the  veil,  I  meet 
Christ  before  the  mercy-seat. 

While  Thy  glorious  praise  is  sung. 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue, 
That  my  joyful  soul  may  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord  my  Righteousness. 


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3  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  Love,  to  mine  attend : 
Hear  me,  for  Thy  Spirit  pleads; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4  While  I  hearken  to  Thy  Law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe; 
Till  Thy  Gospel  bring  to  me 
Life  and  immortality. 

5  While  Thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  Thy  Name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith  may  I 
Hear  Thee  speaking  from  the  sky. 

6  From  Thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn; 
And  at  evening  let  me  say, 

I  have  walked  with  God  to-day. 

James  Montgomery,  1812. 


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427  8  7,  8  7,  4  7. 

[N  Thy  Name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 
We,  Thy  people,  now  draw  near; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling, 
Speak,  and  let  Thy  servants  hear, 

Hear  with  meekness — 
Hear  Thy  Word  with  godly  fear. 

While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 
May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  Thee; 

Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
May  we  run,  nor  weary  be, 

m    Till  Thy  glory 
Without  cloud  in  heaven  we  see. 

Then,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 

Thee  Thy  people  shall  adore; 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Far  than  thought  conceived  before; 


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Full  enjoyment, 
Full,  unmixed,  and  evermore. 

Thomas  Kelly,  1815. 
428  7  7,  7  7,  7  7. 

SAFELY  through  another  week, 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  His  courts  to-day; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  Mercies  multiplied  each  hour 
Through  the  week,  our  praise  demand; 

Guarded  by  Thy  mighty  power, 
Fed  and  guided  by  Thy  hand; 
Though  ungrateful  we  have  been, 
Only  made  returns  of  sin. 

3  While  we  pray  for  pardoning  grace, 
Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  Name, 

Show  Thy  reconciled  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  Thee. 

4  Here  we  come,  Thy  Name  to  praise; 
Let  us  feel  Thy  presence  near; 

May  Thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  Thy  house  appear: 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

5  May  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound 
Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints; 

Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 
Bring  relief  for  all  complaints. 
Thus  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  Church  above. 

John  Newton,  111 %  a. 


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429  For  a  week-day  Service  CM. 

BEHOLD  us,  Lord,  a  little  space 
From  daily  tasks  set  free, 
And  met  within  Thy  holy  place 
To  rest  awhile  with  Thee. 

2  Around  us  rolls  the  ceaseless  tide 

Of  business,  toil  and  care; 
And  scarcely  can  we  turn  aside 
For  one  brief  hour  of  prayer. 

3  Yet  these  are  not  the  only  walls 

Wherein  Thou  mayst  be  sought; 
On  homeliest  work  Thy  blessing  falls, 
In  truth  and  patience  wrought. 

4  Thine  is  the  loom,  the  forge,  the  mart, 

The  wealth  of  land  and  sea; 

The  worlds  of  science  and  of  art, 

Revealed  and  ruled  by  Thee. 

5  Then  let  us  prove  our  heavenly  birth 

In  all  we  do  and  know: 
And  claim  the  kingdom  of  the  earth 
For  Thee,  and  not  Thy  foe. 

6  Work  shall  be  prayer,  if  all  be  wrought 

As  Thou  wouldst  have  it  done; 
And  prayer,  by  Thee  inspired  and  taught, 
Itself  with  work  be  one. 

John  Ellerton,  1870. 


AT  THE  CLOSE  OF  SERVICE 

430  6  6>6  6,  8  8, 

^N  what  has  now  been  sown 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow; 
The  power  is  Thine  alone 
To  make  it  spring  and  grow; 


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AT  THE  CLOSE  OF  SERVICE  l33*t 

Do  Thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 

And  Thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

To  Thee  our  wants  are  known, 

From  Thee  are  all  our  powers, 
Accept  what  is  Thine  own. 
And  pardon  what  is  ours; 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers  receive, 
And  to  Thy  Word  a  blessing  give. 

O  grant  that  each  of  us. 

Who  meet  before  Thee  here, 
May  meet  together  thus, 

When  Thou  and  Thine  appear. 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven  our  home; 
Even  so,  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  come! 

John  Xewton,  1779.  a 


I 


431  8  7,  8  7,  4  7. 

ORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace! 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

O  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 
For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 

May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound; 

Ever  faithful 
To  Thy  truth  may  we  be  found. 

So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 
May  we,  ready, 

Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

John  Fawceti?  1773. 


338  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

432  c.  m. 
ALMIGHTY  GOD!  Thy  Word  is  cast 

l\>  Like  seed  into  the  ground; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy; 
But  let  it  yield  a  hundred-fold 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Where'er  the  Word  of  life  is  sown, 

A  large  increase  bestow, 
That  all  who  hear  Thy  message,  Lord, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

John  Cawood,  1819.  a. 

433  7  6,7  6. 

ABIDE  with  us,  our  Saviour, 
II  Xor  let  Thy  mercy  cease; 
From  Satan's  might  defend  us, 
And  grant  our  souls  release. 

2  Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour, 

Sustain  us  by  Thy  Word; 
That  we  with  all  Thy  people 
To  life  may  be  restored. 

3  Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour, 

Thou  Light  of  endless  Light, 
Increase  to  us  Thy  blessings. 
And  save  us  by  Thy  might. 

Josua  Stegmann,  1628. 
Tr.  Unknown,  1848. 


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339 


434 


NOW  may  He  Who  from  the  dead 
Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

May  He  teach  us  to  fulfill 
What  is  pleasing  in  His  sight; 

Perfect  us  in  all  His  will, 

And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 

To  that  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 

Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  Blood, 

Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 


7  7,  7  7. 


John  Sewton,  1779. 


435  At  the  close  of  Vespers    .  8  8,  8  8,  8 

O  SAVIOUR,  bless  us  ere  we  go; 
Thy  Word  into  our  minds  instill; 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day,  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

2  The  day  is  done,  its  hours  have  run, 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all, 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 
Through  life's  long  day,  and  death's  dark  night, 

O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

3  Grant  us,  O  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release; 
And  bless  us  more  than  in  past  days 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through  life's  long  day,  and  death's  dark  night, 

O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 


340  TIMES  AXD   SEASONS 

4  Do  more  than  pardon:   give  us  joy. 

Sweet  fear  and  sober  liberty. 
And  loving  hearts  without  alloy, 

That  only  long  to  be  like  Thee. 
Through  life's  long  day,  and  death's  dark  night, 

O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

5  Labor  is  sweet  for  Thou  hast  toiled; 

And  care  is  light  for  Thou  hast  eared; 
Ah,  never  let  our  works  be  soiled 

With  self,  or  by  deceit  ensnared. 
Through  life's  long  day,  and  death's  dark  night, 

O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

6  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call; 
O  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad; 

Thou  art  our  Jesus  and  our  All. 
Through  life's  long  day,  and  death's  dark  night, 

O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

Frederick  William  Faber,  18^9. 


436  8  7,8  7., 

'AY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 


M- 


2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord; 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

John  Newton,  1779. 

437  At  the  close  of  Vespers  10  10,  10  10. 

SAVIOUR,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise 
With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of  praise; 
Once  more  we  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship  cease, 
Then,  lowly  bending,  wait  Thy  word  of  peace. 


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2  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way; 
With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the  day; 

Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts  from  shame, 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  Thy  Name. 

3  Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord,  thro'  the  coming  night, 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light ; 

From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children  free, 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

4  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly  life, 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict  cease, 
Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 

John  Ellerton,  1866.  a. 


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438  At  the  close  of  Vespers  8  7,  8  7,  7  7. 

SAVIOUR,  now  the  day  is  ending, 
And  the  shades  of  evening  fall, 
Let  Thy  Holy  Dove,  descending, 

Bring  Thy  mercy  to  us  all; 
Set  Thy  seal  on  every  heart, 
Jesus,  bless  us  ere  we  part! 

2  Bless  the  Gospel  message,  spoken 
In  Thine  own  appointed  way : 

Give  each  fainting  soul  a  token 

Of  Thy  tender  love  to-day; 
Set.  Thy  seal  on  every  heart, 
Jesus,  bless  us  ere  we  part! 

3  Comfort  those  in  pain  or  sorrow, 
Watch  each  sleeping  child  of  Thine; 

Let  us  all  arise  to-morrow 

Strengthened  by  Thy  grace  divine; 
Set  Thy  seal  on  every  heart, 
Jesus,  bless  us  ere  we  part ! 

Sarah  Doudney,  1871.- 


342  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 


439 


THE  LORDS  DAY 

8  7,  8  7,  7  7. 
ALLELUIA!  Fairest  morning! 
ii  Fairer  than  our  words  can  say! 
Down  we  lay  the  heavy  burden 
Of  life's  toil  and  care  to-day, 
'While  this  morn  of  joy  and  love 
Brings  fresh  vigor  from  above. 

2  In  the  gladness  of  God's  worship 

We  will  seek  our  joy  to-day; 
It  is  then  we  learn  the  fulness 

Of  the  grace  for  which  we  pray, 
When  the  word  of  life  is  given, 
Like  the  Saviour's  voice  from  heaven. 

3  Let  the  day  with  Thee  be  ended, 

As  with  Thee  it  has  begun; 
And  Thy  blessing,  Lord,  be  granted, 

Till  earth's  days  and  weeks  are  done; 
That  at  last  Thy  servants  may 
Keep  eternal  Sabbath-day. 

Jonathan  Krause,  1739. 
TV.  Jane  Borthwick,  1858.  a. 

440  l.  m. 

THIS  day  the  light  of  heavenly  birth 
First  streamed  upon  the  new-born  earth; 
O  Lord,  this  day  upon  us  shine, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  light  divine. 

2  This  day  the  Saviour  left  the  grave, 
And  rose,  omnipotent  to  save; 

O  Jesus,  may  we  raised  be 
From  death  of  sin  to  life  in  Thee. 

3  This  day  the  Holy  Spirit  came 
With  fiery  tongues  of  cloven  flame; 
O  Spirit,  fill  our  hearts  this  day 
With  grace  to  hear,  and  grace  to  pray. 


THE    LORDS   DAY  343 


4   ()  day  of  light,  and  life,  and  grace! 
From  earthly  toils  sweet  resting-place! 

Thy  hallowed  hours,  best  gift  of  love, 

We  give  again  to  God  above! 

William  Walsham  Hoic,  lS5't 


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?  6, :  B.  i). 
DAY  of  rest  and  gladness, 
0  day  of  joy  and  light, 
0  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright; 
On  thee  the  high  and  lowly, 
Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Sing:  Holy,  Holy.  Holy. 
To  the  great  Three  in  One. 

On  thee,  at  the  creation. 

The  light  first  had  its  birth; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth; 
On  thee  our  Lord,  victorious. 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven; 
And  thus  on  thee,  most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  Gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams. 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest. 


844  TIMES  AND   SEASONS 

To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father,  and  to  Son; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 

Christopher  Wordsworth,  1862. 

442  s  M 

THIS  is  the  day  of  light: 
Let  there  be  light  to-day; 
O  Dayspring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

8  This  is  the  day  of  rest : 

Our  failing  strength  renew: 
On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 

3  This  is  the  day  of  peace: 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill; 
Bid  Thou  all  ill  and  discord  cease, 
The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

4  This  is  the  first  of  days: 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise. 
O  Vanquisher  of  death! 

John  Ellerion,  1867. 


443  c.  m 

^HIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made; 
He  calls  the  hours  His  own; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad. 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 


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L2  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead. 
And  Satan's  empire  fell; 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumph  spread, 
And  all  His  wonders  tell. 


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3  Hosanna  to  tlf  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son; 
Help  ns,  O  Lord;  descend  and  bring 

Salvation  from  Thy  throne. 

4  Blest  he  the  Lord,  Who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace; 
Who  comes  in  God  His  Father's  Name 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  Church  on  earth  can  raise; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  He  reigns, 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise. 

Isaac  Watts ,  1719. 

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SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  Thy  Name,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
To  show  Thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  Thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest; 

.   No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast; 
My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His  Word. 

3  And  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart; 
When  doubts  and  fears  no  more  remain 
To  break  my  inward  peace  again. 

4  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Isaac  Waits,  1719.  a. 


346  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

MORNING 

445  8  4  7.  D. 

COME,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking; 
Now  is  breaking 
O'er  the  earth  another  day. 
Come  to  Him  Who  made  the  splendor; 
See  thou  render 
All  thy  feeble  strength  can  pay. 

2  Gladly  hail  the  sun  returning; 

Ready  burning 
Be  the  incense  of  thy  powers; 
For  the  night  is  safely  ended; 

God  hath  tended 
With  His  care  thy  helpless  hours. 

3  Pray  that  He  may  prosper  ever 

Each  endeavor, 
When  thy  aim  is  good  and  true; 
But  that  He  may  ever  thwart  thee, 

And  convert  thee, 
When  thou  evil  wouldst  pursue. 

4  Only  God's  free  gift  abuse  not, 

Light  refuse  not, 
But  His  Spirit's  voice  obey; 
Thou  with  Him  shalt  dwell,  beholding 

Light  enfolding 
All  things  in  unclouded  day. 

5  Glory,  honor,  exaltation, 

Adoration, 
Be  to  the  Eternal  One; 
To  the  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Laud  and  merit, 
While  unending  ages  run. 

Friedrich  Rudolph  von  Canitz,  1700. 
Tr.  Henry  James  Buckoll,  18 ±1.  a. 


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446  8  7,  8  7, 

I  OD,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven, — 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  the  day  and  night  hast  given, 

Sun  and  moon,  and  starry  host. 
Thou  Whose  mighty  hand  sustains 
Earth  and  all  that  she  contains; 


Praise  to  Thee  my  soul  shall  render, 
Who  this  night  hast  guarded  me, 

My  omnipotent  Defender. 

Who  from  ill  doth  set  me  free; 

Free  from  danger,  anguish,  woe, 

Free  from  the  infernal  foe. 

Let  the  night  of  my  transgression 
With  night's  darkness  pass  away; 

Jesus,  into  Thy  possession 
I  resign  myself  to-day. 

In  Thy  wounds  I  find  relief 

From  my  greatest  sin  and  grief. 

Let  my  life  and  conversation 
Be  directed  by  Thy  Word; 

Lord,  Thy  constant  preservation 
To  Thy  erring  child  afford. 

Nowhere  but  alone  in  Thee 

From  all  harm  can  I  be  free. 

Wholly  to  Thy  blest  protection 
I  commit  my  heart  and  mind; 

Mighty  God!  to  Thy  direction 
Wholly  may  I  be  resigned. 

Lord,  my  Shield,  my  Light  divine, 

O  accept,  and  own  me  Thine! 


Heinrich  Albert,  16 \S. 
Trs.  John  Christian  Jacob:. 

Arthur  Tozer  Russell,  18 48. 
Catherine  Winkicorth,  1855, 


348  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 


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447  5  5,  5  5,  10,  5  6,  5  6.  10. 

I VENING  and  morning, 
Sunset  and  dawning, 

Wealth,  peace,  and  gladness, 

Comfort  in  sadness, 
These  are  Thy  works;  all  the  glory  be  Thine! 

Times  without  number, 

Awake  or  in  slumber, 

Thine  eye  observes  us, 

From  danger  preserves  us, 
Causing  Thy  mercy  upon  us  to  shine. 

2  Father,  O  hear  me; 
Pardon  and  spare  me; 
Calm  all  my  terrors, 
Blot  out  my  errors, 

That  by  Thine  eyes  they  may  no  more  be  scanned. 

Order  my  goings; 

Direct  all  my  doings; 

As  it  may  please  Thee, 

Retain  or  release  me; 
All  I  commit  to  Thy  Fatherly  hand. 

3  Griefs  of  God's  sending 
Soon  have  an  ending; 
Clouds  may  be  pouring, 
Wind  and  wave  roaring; 

Sunshine  will  come  when  the  tempest  has  past. 

Joys  still  increasing, 

And  peace  never  ceasing, 

Fountains  that  dry  not, 

And  roses  that  die  not, 
Blooming  in  Eden,  await  me  at  last. 

Paul  Gerhardt,  1666.     Tr.  Richard  Massie,  1857. 


448  7  7,  7  7,  7  7. 

'VERY  morning  mercies  new 
Fall  as  fresh  as  morning  dew; 


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MORNING 


349 


Every  morning  lei  us  pay 

Tribute  with  the  early  day; 
For  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  are  sure, 
Thy  compassion  doth  endure. 

Still  the  greatness  of  Thy  love 
Daily  doth  our  sins  remove; 
Daily,  far  as  east  from  west, 
Lifts  the  burden  from  the  breast, 
Gives,  unbought,  to  those  who  pray. 
Strength  to  stand  in  evil  day. 

Let  our  prayers  each  morn  prevail, 
That  these  gifts  may  never  fail; 
And,  as  we  confess  the  sin 
And  the  tempter's  power  within, 
Feed  us  with  the  Bread  of  Life, 
Fit  us  for  our  daily  strife. 

As  the  morning  light  returns, 
As  the  sun  with  splendor  burns, 
Teach  us  still  to  turn  to  Thee, 
Ever-blessed  Trinity, 
With  our  hands  our  hearts  to  raise, 
In  unfailing  prayer  and  praise. 


ille  Phillimore,  1863. 


449 


L.  M. 


AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
l  Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth  and,  joyful,  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 


2  Wake  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
High  praise  to  the  eternal  King. 


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3  All  praise  to  Thee,  Who  safe  hast  kept 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept: 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake 

1  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew; 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say, 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

6  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Thomas  Ken,  1695,  1709. 
450  7  7,  7  7,  7  7. 

CHRIST,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night; 
Day  spring  from  on  high,  be  near; 
Daystar,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

L'naccompanied  by  Thee; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see: 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine; 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  radiancy  divine, 
Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 


MORNING 


3.51 


More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

Charles  Wesley,  17 4O. 


451 


(  .  M 


NOW  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright, 
Once  more  to  God  we  pray, 
That  He,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  our  souls  this  day. 

2  No  sinful  word,  no  deed  of  wrong, 

Xor  thoughts  that  idly  rove, 
But  simple  truth  be  on  our  tongue, 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

O  Christ,  securely  fence 
Our  gates,  beleaguered,  by  the  foe, — 
The  gate  of  every  sense. 

4  And  grant  that  to  Thine  honor,  Lord, 

Our  daily  toil  may  tend; 
That  we  begin  it  at  Thy  word, 
And  in  Thy  favor  end. 

Latin  Hymn,  V  Century. 
Tr.  John  Henry  Newman,  18+2,  a. 


452 


L.  M. 


NEW  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wak'ning  and  uprising  prove, 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 

New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 

Hover  around  us  while  we  pray; 

New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 


352  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

4  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task 
Will  furnish  all  we  ought  to  ask; 
Room  to  deny  ourselves,  a  road 

To  bring  us  daily  nearer  God. 

5  Only,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love, 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above; 
And  help  us,  this  and  every  day, 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

John  Keble,  1822. 


453  cm 

ORD,  for  the  mercies  of  the  night 
My  humble  thanks  I  pay, 
And  unto  Thee  I  dedicate 
The  first-fruits  of  the  day. 


L01 


2  Let  this  day  praise  Thee,  O  my  God, 
And  so  let  all  my  days; 
And  O,  let  my  eternal  day 
Be  Thy  eternal  praise! 

John  Mason,  16 


D 


454  7  8,  7  8,  7  3. 

kAYSPRING  of  Eternity, 
Light  from  endless  Light  proceeding, 
Let  Thy  beams  upon  us  shine 
As  the  shadows  are  receding; 
And  dispel  by  Thy  great  might 
Our  dark  night. 

As  the  soft  refreshing  dew 
Falls  upon  the  drooping  flower, 

So  our  fainting  hearts  renew 
By  Thy  Spirit's  quickening  power; 

Ne'er  Thv  bounteous  grace  withhold 
From  Thy  fold. 


MORNING  353 


3  Let  the  alow  of  Thy  pure  love 
All  our  icy  coldness  banish; 

In  the  radiance  from  above 
May  our  doubts  and  fears  all  vanish, 
That  ere  dying  we  may  be 
Found  in  Thee. 

4  O  Thou  glorious  Sun  of  grace, 
May  Thy  light  be  ne'er  denied  us! 

Till  we  reach  the  heavenly  place 
Shine  upon  our  way  to  guide  us, 
That  at  last  among  the  blest 
We  may  rest. 

Christian  Knorr  v.  Rosenroth,  168^ 
Tr.  J.  F.  Ohl,  1915. 

455  l.  m. 

FORTH  in  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  I  go, 
My  daily  labor  to  pursue, 
Thee,  only  Thee,  resolved  to  know 
In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

2  The  task  Thy  wisdom  hath  assigned, 

0,  let  me  cheerfully  fulfill; 
In  all  my  works  Thy  presence  find, 
And  prove  Thy  good  and  perfect  will. 

3  Thee  may  I  set  at  my  right  hand, 

Whose  eyes  my  inmost  substance  see, 
And  labor  on  at  Thy  command, 
And  offer  all  my  works  to  Thee. 

4  Give  me  to  bear  Thy  easy  yoke, 

And  every  moment  watch  and  pray, 
And  still  to  things  eternal  look, 
And  hasten  to  Thy  glorious  day; 

5  For  Thee  delightfully  employ 

Whate'er  Thy  bounteous  grace  hath  given, 
And  run  my  course  with  even  joy, 

And  closely  walk  with  Thee  to  heaven. 

Charles  Wesley,  17+9. 


354  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

EVENING 

456  11  io,  n  io. 

O  STRENGTH  and  Stay  upholding  all  creation, 
Who  ever  dost  Thyself  unmoved  abide, 
Yet  day  by  day  the  light  in  due  gradation 

From  hour  to  hour  through  all  its  changes  guide; 

2  Grant  to  life's  day  a  calm  unclouded  ending, 

An  eve  untouched  by  shadows  of  decay, 

The  brightness  of  a  holy  death-bed  blending 

With  dawning  glories  of  the  eternal  day. 

3  Hear  us,  0  .Father,  gracious  and  forgiving, 

Through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  co-eternal  Word, 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  by  all  things  living, 
Now  and  to  endless  ages  art  adored. 

Ambrose  (?),  d.  397. 
Tr.  John  Ellerton  and  Fenton  J.  A.  Hort,  1871. 


K 


457  5  5,  8  8,  5  5. 

OUND  me  falls  the  night; 
Saviour,  be  my  Light; 
Through  the  hours  in  darkness  shrouded 
Let  me  see  Thy  face  unclouded; 
Let  Thy  glory  shine 
In  this  heart  of  mine. 

Earthly  work  is  done, 

Earthly  sounds  are  none; 
Rest  in  sleep  and  silence  seeking, 
Let  me  hear  Thee  softly  speaking; 

In  my  spirit's  ear 

Whisper,  "I  am  near." 

Darkened  now  each  ray 

O'er  the  traveller's  way; 
Let  me  know  that  Thou  hast  found  me, 
Let  me  feel  Thine  arms  around  me, 

Sure  from  every  ill, 

Thou  wilt  guard  me  still. 


EVENING  355 


4  Blessed,  heavenly  Light, 

Shining  through  earth's  night; 

Voice,  that  oft  of  love  hast  told  me; 

Arms,  so  strong  to  clasp  and  hold  me; 
Thou  Thy  watch  wilt  keep. 
Saviour,  o'er  my  sleep. 

William  Romanis,  1818. 

458  7  6,  7  6,  8  8. 

THE  dav  is  past  and  over: 
All  thanks,  0  Lord,  to  Thee! 
I  pray  Thee  that  offeneeless 
The  hours  of  dark  may  be. 
0  Jesus,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night! 

2  The  joys  of  day  are  over; 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee, 
And  call  on  Thee  that  sinless 

The  hours  of  gloom  may  be. 
0  Jesus,  make  their  darkness  light, 
And  save  me  through  the  coming  night ! 

3  The  toils  of  day  are  over; 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee, 
And  ask  that  free  from  peril 

The  hours  of  gloom  may  be. 
O  Jesus,  make  their  darkness  light, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night ! 

4  Be  Thou  my  soul's  Preserver, 

O  God,  for  Thou  dost  know 
How  many  are  the  perils 

Through  which  I  have  to  go. 
Lover  of  men,  O  hear  my  call, 
And  guard  and  save  me  from  them  all! 

Anatolius,  cir.  VIII  Century. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Ncale,  1553,  1862. 


356  TIMES  AND   SEASONS 

459  11  n,  ii  5. 

NOW  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing; 
The  light  and  darkness  are  of  His  disposing; 
And  'neath  His  shadow  here  to  rest  we  yield  us, 
For  He  will  shield  us. 

2  Let  evil  thoughts  and  spirits  flee  before  us; 
Till  morning  cometh,  watch,  O  Master,  o'er  us; 
In  soul  and  body  Thou  from  harm  defend  us, 

Thine  angels  send  us. 

3  Let  holy  thoughts  be  ours  when  sleep  o'ertakes  us; 
Our    earliest    thoughts    be    Thine    when    morning 

wakes  us; 
All  day  serve  Thee,  in  all  that  we  are  doing 
Thy  praise  pursuing. 

4  As  Thy  beloved,  soothe  the  sick  and  weeping, 
And  bid  the  prisoner  lose  his  griefs  in  sleeping; 
Widows  and  orphans,  we  to  Thee  commend  them; 

Do  Thou  befriend  them. 

5  We  have  no  refuge,  none  on  earth  to  aid  us, 

Save  Thee,  O  Father,  Who  Thine  own  hast  made  us; 
But  Thy  dear  presence  will  not  leave  them  lonely. 
Who  seek  Thee  only. 

6  Father,  Thy  Name  be  praised.  Thy  kingdom  given; 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  'tis  in  heaven; 

Keep  us  in  life,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 
Us  now  and  ever. 

Petrus  Herbert,  1566. 

St.  5,  Anon.,  1627. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winhrorth,  1863. 

460  8  8,8  4. 

THE  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away. 
And  spent  too  soon  her  golden  store; 
The  shadows  of  departing  day 
Creep  on  once  more. 


EVENING  867 

2  Our  life  is  but  an  autumn  sun. 

Its  glorious  noon  how  quickly  past; 
Lead  us,  O  Christ,  our  life-work  done, 
Safe  home  at  last. 

3  O!  by  Thy  soul-inspiring  grace 

Uplift  our  hearts  to  realms  on  high; 
Help  us  to  look  to  that  bright  place 
Beyond  the  sky; 

4  Where  light,  and  life,  and  joy,  and  peace 

In  undivided  empire  reign, 
And  thronging  angels  never  cease 
Their  deathless  strain; 

5  Where  saints  are  clothed  in  spotless  white, 

And  evening  shadows  never  fall, 
Where  Thou,  eternal  Light  of  Light, 
Art  Lord  of  all. 

Godfrey  Thring,  186$,  1S99. 

461  io  io,  io  io,  io  io.. 

THE  day  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close : 
Fainter,  and  yet  more  faint  the  sunlight  grows. 
O  Brightness  of  Thy  Father's  glory.  Thou 
Eternal  Light  of  Light,  be  with  us  now; 
Where  Thou  art  present,  darkness  cannot  be; 
Midnight  is  glorious  noon,  O  Lord,  with  Thee. 

c2  Our  changeful  lives  are  ebbing  to  an  end. 
Onward  to  darkness  and  to  death  we  tend: 
O  Conqueror  of  the  grave,  be  Thou  our  Guide, 
Be  Thou  our  Light  in  death's  dark  eventide; 
Then  in  our  mortal  hour  will  be  no  gloom, 
Xo  sting  in  death,  no  terror  in  the  tomb. 

3  Thou,  Who  in  darkness  walking,  didst  appear 
Upon  the  waves  and  Thy  disciples  cheer. 


358  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

Come,  Lord,  in  lonesome  days,  when  storms  assail, 
And  earthly  hopes  and  human  succors  fail; 
When  all  is  dark,  may  we  behold  Thee  nigh, 
And  hear  Thy  voice,  "Fear  not,  for  it  is  I." 

4  The  weary  world  is  mouldering  to  decay, 
Its  glories  wane,  its  pageants  fade  away; 
In  that  last  sunset,  when  the  stars  shall  fall, 
May  we  arise,  awakened  by  Thy  call, 
With  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  ever  to  abide 
In  that  blest  day  which  has  no  eventide. 

Christopher  Wordsworth,  1863. 


462  l.  m. 

LIGHT,  O  Trinity  most  blest! 

True  God,  supreme  and  ever  best; 
As  now  the  sun  of  day  departs, 
Outpour  Thy  beams  upon  our  hearts. 


o 


To  Thee  at  morn  our  hymns  we  raise, 
At  evening  offer  prayer  and  praise; 
And  Thou  our  glorious  theme  shalt  be 
Now  and  through  all  eternity. 

As  darkness  deepens,  Lord,  do  Thou 
A  night  of  quiet  rest  bestow; 
From  all  our  sins  grant  us  release, 
And  bless  us  with  Thy  perfect  peace. 


Latin  Hymn,  VII  Century. 
Tr.  Composite,  1800. 

L.  M. 

I  UN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near; 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 


S' 


2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 


EVENING  o59 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake. 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take; 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

John  Keble,  1820. 
464  8  4,  8  4.  D. 

THE  sun  declines;  o'er  land  and  sea 
Creeps  on  the  night; 
The  twinkling  stars  come  one  by  one 

To  shed  their  light ; 
With  Thee  there  is  no  darkness,  Lord; 

With  us  abide, 
And  'neath  Thy  wings  we  rest  secure 
This  eventide. 

w2  Forgive  the  wrong  this  day  we've  done, 
Or  thought,  or  said; 
Each  moment  with  its  good  or  ill 
To  Thee  has  fled; 


360  TIMES  AXD   SEASONS 

O  Father,  in  Thy  mercy  great 

Will  we  confide; 
Thy  benediction  now  bestow 

This  eventide. 

3  And  when  with  morning  light  we  rise, 

Kept  by  Thy  care, 
We'll  lift  to  Thee,  with  grateful  hearts, 

Our  morning  prayer. 
Be  Thou  through  life  our  strength  and  stay, 

Our  guard  and  guide 
To  that  dear  home  where  there  will  be 

No  eventide. 

Robert  Walmsley,  189S. 


465  7  7,  7  7. 

JOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  Thee! 


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2  Thou,  Whose  all-pervading  eye 
Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon  for  me  the  light  of  day 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee. 

4  Thou  Who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 
All  of  man's  infirmity, 

Then,  from  Thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

George  Washington  Doane,  182k 


EVENING 


361 


466 


7,  7  7. 


SOURCE  of  light  and  life  divine, 
Thou  didst  cause  the  light  to  shine; 
Thou  didst  bring  Thy  sunbeams  forth 
O'er  Thy  new  created  earth. 


2  Shade  of  eve,  and  morning  ray 
Took  from  Thee  the  name  of  day; 
Now  the  shades  of  night  are  nigh, 
Listen  to  our  mournful  cry. 


3  May  we  ne'er,  by  guilt  opprest, 
Lose  the  way  to  endless  rest; 
May  no  thoughts  impure  and  vain 
Draw  our  souls  to  earth  again. 

4  Rather  lift  them  to  the  skies, 
Where  our  dear-bought  treasure  lies; 
Help  us  in  our  daily  strife, 

Make  us  struggle  into  life. 

5  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Praise  and  glory  be  to  Thee, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 


Latin  Hymn,  cir.  V  Century. 
Tr.  John  Chandler,  1837. 


467 


SAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing; 

Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst  heal. 


2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 
Though  the  arrow  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us; 
We  are  safe  if  Thou  art  nigh. 


362  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee; 
Thou  art  He,  Who,  never  weary, 
Wat  chest  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Be  Thou  nigh  should  death  overtake  us; 

Jesus,  then  our  Refuge  be; 
And  in  Paradise  awake  us, 

There  to  rest  in  peace  with  Thee. 

James  Edmeston,  1820.     St.  4,  Godfrey  Thring,  1882. 


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468  8  4,  8  4,  8  8,  8  4. 

I  OD,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Darkness  and  light; 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night; 
May  Thine  angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 
This  livelong  night. 

2  And  when  morn  again  shall  call  us 
To  run  life's  way, 

May  we  still,  whate'er  befall  us, 

Thy  will  obey. 
From  the  power  of  evil  hide  us, 
In  the  narrow  pathway  guide  us, 
Nor  Thy  smile  be  e'er  denied  us, 

The  livelong  day. 

3  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping. 
And,  when  we  die, 

May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping 

All  peaceful  lie. 
When  the  last  dread  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou,  our  Lord,  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us, 

With  Thee  on  high. 

Reginald  Heber,  d.  1826.     St.  2,  Richard  Whately,  18S8. 
St.  3,  William  Mercer,  1864. 


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EVENING  363 

469  7  7A  7  7  B. 

[OW  rest  beneath  night's  shadow 
The  woodland,  field  and  meadow, 
The  world  in  slumber  lies; 
But  thou,  my  heart,  awake  thee, 
To  prayer  and  song  betake  thee, 
Let  praise  to  thy  Creator  rise. 

Lord  Jesus,  Who  dost  love  me, 
O  spread  Thy  wings  above  me, 

And  shield  me  from  alarm ! 
Though  Satan  would  devour  me, 
Let  angel-guards  sing  o'er  me: 

This  child  of  God  shall  meet  no  harm. 

My  loved  ones,  rest  securely. 
For  God  this  night  will  surely 

From  perils  guard  your  heads; 
Sweet  slumbers  may  He  send  you, 
And  bid  His  hosts  attend  you. 

And  through  the  night  watch  o'er  your  beds. 

Paul  Gerhardt,  1647, 
Tr.  8L  U  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox,  1864.  a. 

St.  2,  St  Catherijie  Winkicorth,  1855.  a. 


470  c.  m. 

TOW  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 
Let  incense  flames  arise; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 


N( 


2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  fleet  and  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favors,  and  new  joys 

Do  a  new  song  require; 
Till  we  shall  praise  Thee  as  we  would. 
Accept  our  heart's  desire. 


364  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

4  Lord  of  our  time,  Whose  hand  hath  set 
New  time  upon  our  score, 
Thee  shall  we  praise  for  all  our  time, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more! 

John  Mason,  1683. 


471  L.  M. 

^LL  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light: 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  almighty  wings! 


AL 


2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  Judgment-day. 

4  0  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
For  ever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing 
In  endless  praise  to  Thee,  my  King? 

5  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Thomas  Ken,  1695,  1709. 


472  7  7,7  7. 

[OW  the  light  has  gone  away; 
Saviour,  listen  while  I  pray, 
Asking  Thee  to  watch  and  keep, 
And  to  send  me  quiet  sleep. 


N( 


EVENING  365 


2  Jesus,  Saviour,  wash  away 

All  that  has  been  wrong  to-day; 

Help  me  every  day  to  be 

Good  and  gentle,  more  like  Thee. 

3  Let  my  near  and  dear  ones  be 
Always  near  and  dear  to  Thee; 
0  bring  me  and  all  I  love 

To  Thy  happy  home  above. 

4  Xow  my  evening  praise  I  give; 
Thou  didst  die  that  I  might  live: 
All  my  blessings  come  from  Thee; 
O  how  good  Thou  art  to  me! 

5  Thou,  my  best  and  kindest  Friend, 
Thou  wilt  love  me  to  the  end; 

Let  me  love  Thee  more  and  more. 
Always  better  than  before. 

Frances  Ridley  Harergal,  1869. 

473  s.  m. 

THE  day,  0  Lord,  is  spent; 
Abide  with  us.  and  rest; 
Our  heart's  desires  are  fully  bent 
On  making  Thee  our  guest. 

2  We  have  not  reached  that  land, 

That  happy  land,  as  yet. 
Where  holy  angels  round  Thee  stand, 
Whose  Sun  can  never  set. 

3  Our  sun  is  sinking  now; 

Our  day  is  almost  o'er; 
O  Sun  of  Righteousness,  do  Thou 
Shine  on  us  evermore. 

John  Mason  Xea!-: 


366 

TIMES  AXD   SEASONS 

474 

6  4,  6  6. 

f  |1HE  sun  is  sinking  fast, 

JL     The  daylight  dies; 
Let  love  awake  and  pay 
Her  evening  sacrifice. 

2  As  Christ  upon  the  Cross 
His  head  inclined, 
And  to  His  Father's  hands 
His  parting  soul  resigned; 

3  So  now  herself  my  soul 
Would  wholly  give 
Into  His  sacred  charge, 
In  Whom  all  spirits  live; 

4  So  now  beneath  His  eye 
Would  calmly  rest, 
Without  a  wish  or  thought 
Abiding  in  the  breast; 

5  Save  that  His  will  be  done, 
What  e'er  betide — 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 
In  Him  to  all  beside. 

6  Thus  would  I  live;  yet  now 
Not  I,  but  He, 
In  all  His  power  and  love, 
Henceforth  alive  in  me. 

Author  unknown,  1805. 
Tr.  Edward  CaswaU,  1858. 

475 

7  7  7,  5. 

TTOLY  Father,  cheer  our  way 
XX  With  Thy  love's  perpetual  ray; 
Grant  us  every  closing  day 
Light  at  evening  time. 

EVENING 


367 


2  Holy  Saviour,  calm  our  fears 
When  earth's  brightness  disappears; 
Grant  us  in  our  latter  years 

Light  at  evening  time. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  be  Thou  nigh 
When  in  mortal  pains  we  lie; 
Grant  us,  as  we  come  to  die, 

Light  at  evening  time. 

4  Holy,  Blessed  Trinity, 
Darkness  is  not  dark  to  Thee; 
Those  Thou  keepest  always  see 

Light  at  evening  time. 

Richard  Hayes  Robinson,  1869. 

476  The  Evening  of  Life  10  10,  10  10. 

ABIDE  with  me;  fast  falls  the  eventide; 
l  The  darkness  deepens,  Lord,  with  me  abide; 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me. 

c2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see; 
O  Thou  Who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 

But  as  Thou  dwell'st  with  Thy  disciples,  Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me. 

4  Come  not  in  terrors  as  the  King  of  kings, 

But  kind  and  good,  with  healing  on  Thy  wings; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea; 
O  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me ! 

5  Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile, 
And,  though  rebellious  and  perverse  meanwhile, 
Thou  hast  not  left  me,  oft  as  I  left  Thee: 

On  to  the  close,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me! 


368  TIMES  AND    SEASONS 

6  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour; 

What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  O  abide  with  me. 

7  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting?    Where,  grave,  thy  victory? 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me ! 

8  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows 

flee; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte,  1817. 


477  l.  m. 

IUNK  is  the  sun's  last  beam  of  light, 
And  now  the  world  is  wrapt  in  night. 
Christ,  light  us  with  Thy  heavenly  ray, 
Nor  let  our  feet  in  darkness  stray. 


S" 


2  Thanks,  Lord,  that  Thou  throughout  the  day 
Hast  kept  all  grief  and  harm  away; 

That  angels  tarried  round  about 
Our  coming  in  and  going  out. 

3  Whate'er  of  wrong  we've  done  or  said, 
Let  not  the  charge  on  us  be  laid; 

That,  through  Thy  free  forgiveness  blest, 
In  peaceful  slumber  we  may  rest. 

4  Thy  guardian  angels  round  us  place 
All  evil  from  our  couch  to  chase; 
Our  soul  and  body,  while  we  sleep, 
In  safety,  gracious  Father,  keep. 

Xicolaus  Hermann,  1560. 
Tr.  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox,  1811. 


m;\y  ykar 


369 


478  8  7.  8  7,  7 

THROUGH  the  day  Thy  love  hath  spared  us; 
Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest; 
Jesus,  Thou  our  Guardian  be; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 


Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 
Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes. 

Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers; 
In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose, 

And  when  life's  brief  day  is  past, 

Rest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 


479 


Thomas  Kelly,  1806. 


NEW  YEAR 


OGOD,  the  Rock  of  Ages, 
Who  evermore  hast  been. 
What  time  the  tempest  rages, 

Our  dwelling-place  serene; 
Before  Thy  first  creations, 

0  Lord,  the  same  as  now, 
To  endless  generations 
The  Everlasting  Thou! 


7  6,  7  6.  D. 


Our  years  are  like  the  shadows 

On  sunny  hills  that  lie, 
Or  grasses  in  the  meadows 

That  blossom  but  to  die; 
A  sleep,  a  dream,  a  story 

By  strangers  quickly  told, 
An  unremaining  glory 

Of  things  that  soon  are  old. 


370  TIMES  AND   SEASONS 

3  O  Thou,  Who  canst  not  slumber, 

Whose  light  grows  never  pale, 
Teach  us  aright  to  number 

Our  years  before  they  fail; 
On  us  Thy  mercy  lighten, 

On  us  Thy  goodness  rest, 
And  let  Thy  Spirit  brighten 

The  hearts  Thyself  hast  blessed. 

Edward  Henry  Bickersteih,  1^,60- 


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480  S.  M.  D. 

FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 

A  few  more  seasons  come, 

And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 

Asleep  within  the  tomb. 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  great  day; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  suns  shall  set 

O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time; 
And  we  shall  be  where  suns  are  not, — 

A  far  serener  clime. 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  blest  day; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 

On  this  wild  rocky  shore, 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 

And  surges  swell  no  more. 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  calm  day; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 

And  take  mv  sins  awav. 


NEW   YEAR 


371 


A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 

And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  blest  day; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

'Tis  but  a  little  while, 

And  He  shall  come  again 
Who  died  that  we  might  live,  Who  lives 

That  we  with  Him  may  reign. 
Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  glad  day; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  Blood, 

And  take  my  sins  away. 

Horatius  Bonar,  18+2. 


481 


7  7,  7  7. 


FOR  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
Constant  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness, 
Jesus,  our  Redeemer,  hear. 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  strength,  be  Thou  our  stay; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness, 
Be  our  true  and  living  way. 

3  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  vear  shall  tread, — 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  head. 

4  Keep  us  faithful;  keep  us  pure; 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own; 
Help,  O  help  us  to  endure; 

Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 


Henry  Doivnton,  18  U. 


372  TIMES  AND   SEASONS 


482  L.  M. 

i  RE  AT  God !  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand 
By  which,  supported  still,  we  stand; 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 


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2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 
Thou  art  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  these  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Our  Helper,  God,  in  Whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

Philip  Doddridge,  d.  1751. 


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HARVEST 

483  8  7,8  7.  D. 

^0  Thee,  0  Lord,  our  hearts  we  raise 
In  hymns  of  adoration, 
To  Thee  bring  sacrifice  of  praise 

With  shouts  of  exultation; 
Bright  robes  of  gold  the  fields  adorn, 

The  hills  with  joy  are  ringing, 
The  valleys  stand  so  thick  with  corn 
That  even  they  are  singing. 


HARVEST 


373 


2  And  now,  on  this  our  festal  day, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  confessing, 
Upon  Thine  altar,  Lord,  we  lay 

The  first-fruits  of  Thy  blessing; 
By  Thee  the  souls  of  men  are  fed 

With  gifts  of  grace  supernal: 
Thou,  Who  dost  give  us  daily  bread, 

Give  us  the  Bread  Eternal. 

3  We  bear  the  burden  of  the  day, 

And  often  toil  seems  dreary; 
But  labor  ends  with  sunset  ray, 

And  rest  comes  for  the  weary; 
May  we,  the  angel-reaping  o'er, 

Stand  at  the  last  accepted, 
Christ's  golden  sheaves  for  evermore 

To  garners  bright  elected. 

4  0  blessed  is  that  land  of  God, 

Where  saints  abide  for  ever, 
Where  golden  fields  spread  fair  and  broad, 

Where  flows  the  crystal  river; 
The  strains  of  all  its  holy  throng 

With  ours  to-day  are  blending; 
Thrice  blessed  is  that  harvest-song 

Which  never  hath  an  ending. 

William  Chatterton  Dix,  166 4 


484 


7  7,  ?  7.  D. 


COME,  ye  thankful  people,  come; 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home. 
All  is  safely  gathered  in 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin. 
God  our  Maker  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied; 
Come,  to  God's  own  temple  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home. 


374  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

2  All  the  world  is  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown; 
First  the  blade  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear; 
Lord  of  harvest,  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

3  For  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come 
And  shall  take  His  harvest  home; 
From  His  field  shall  in  that  day 
All  offences  purge  away; 

Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast; 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  His  garner  evermore. 

4  Even  so,  Lord,  quickly  come, 
To  Thy  final  harvest-home; 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin, 
There  for  ever  purified, 

In  Thy  presence  to  abide; 

Come  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 

Raise  the  glorious  harvest-home ! 

Henry  Alford,  18 U,  1865. 


485  7  7,77. 

>RAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise 
For  the  Love  that  crowns  our  days ! 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy, 
Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ ! 


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2  For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield; 


HARVEST 

Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain; 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain: 

3  All  that  spring,  with  bounteous  hand. 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land; 

All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  overflowing  stores : 

4  These  to  Thee,  our  God!  we  owe. 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow! 
And  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 


S75 


486 


Anna  Laeiitia  Barbiuld,  177 J. 


7  6,  7  6.  D. 


WE  plough  the  fields,  and  scatter 
The  good  seed  on  the  land. 
But  it  is  fed  and  watered 

By  God's  almighty  hand; 
He  sends  the  snow  in  winter. 

The  warmth  to  swell  the  grain. 
The  breezes  and  the  sunshine. 
And  soft  refreshing  rain. 

All  good  (jiffs  around  us 
Are  sent  from  heaven  above, 

Then  thank  the  Lord.  0  thank  the  Lord, 
For  all  His  love. 


He  only  is  the  Maker 

Of  all  things  near  and  far; 
He  paints  the  wayside  flower; 

He  lights  the  evening  star; 
The  winds  and  waves  obey  Him; 

By  Him  the  birds  are  fed; 
Much  more  to  us.  His  children. 

He  gives  our  daily  bread. 


376  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

3  We  thank  Thee  then,  0  Father, 

For  all  things  bright  and  good, 
The  seed-time  and  the  harvest, 

Our  life,  our  health,  our  food; 
No  gifts  have  we  to  offer 

For  all  Thy  love  imparts, 
But  that  which  Thou  desirest, 

Our  humble,  thankful  hearts. 

Matthias  Claudius,  1782. 
Tr.  Jane  Montgomery  Campbell,  1861. 


487  7  7,  7  7. 

►RAISE,  0  praise  our  God  and  King; 
Hymns  of  adoration  sing; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


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2  Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run, 
And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light. 

3  Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain, 
And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield. 

4  Praise  Him  for  our  harvest-store, — 
He  hath  filled  the  garner-floor, — 
And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss. 

5  Glory  to  our  bounteous  King ! 
Glory  let  creation  sing! 
Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Blest  Spirit,  Three  in  One! 

Henry  Williams  Baker,  1861. 


HARVEST 


377 


488  In  Time  of  Want  7  7,  7  7,  7  7. 

WHAT  our  Father  does  is  well; 
Blessed  truth  His  children  tell! 
Though  He  send,  for  plenty,  want, 
Though  the  harvest  store  be  scant, 
Yet  we  rest  upon  His  love, 
Seeking  better  things  above. 

2  What  our  Father  does  is  well; 
Shall  the  willful  heart  rebel 

If  a  blessing  He  withhold 
In  the  field,  or  in  the  fold? 
Is  He  not  Himself  to  be 
All  our  store  eternally? 

3  What  our  Father  does  is  well; 
Though  He  sadden  hill  and  dell, 
Upward  yet  our  praises  rise 

For  the  strength  His  Word  supplies; 
He  has  called  us  sons  of  God; 
Can  we  murmur  at  His  rod? 

4  What  our  Father  does  is  well; 
May  the  thought  within  us  dwell ! 
Though  nor  milk  nor  honey  flow 
In  our  barren  Canaan  now, 

God  can  save  us  in  our  need, 
God  can  bless  us,  God  can  feed. 


Therefore  unto  Him  we  raise 
Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  praise; 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Honor,  might,  and  glory  be, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 


Benjamin  Schmolck,  1720. 
Tr.  Henry  Williams  Baker,  1861.  a. 


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378  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

NATIONAL 

489  6  6  4,  6  6  6  4. 

I OD  bless  our  native  land ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand 
Through  storm  and  night; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  wind  and  wave, 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 
By  Thy  great  might! 

2  For  her  our  prayers  shall  rise 
To  God  above  the  skies; 

On  Him  we  wait. 
Thou  Who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  Thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State ! 

Based  on  a  German  Hymn  by 

Siegfried  August  Mahlmann,  1815. 

Charles  Timothy  Brooks,  c.  1833. 

Revised  by  John  S.  D wight,  18 kh- 


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490  6  6  4,  6  6  6  4. 

PY  country,  'tis  of  thee, 
Sweet  land  of  liberty, 
Of  thee  I  sing; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrims'  pride, 
From  every  mountain  side 
Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country,  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble  free, 

Thy  name  I  love; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills. 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 
Like  that  above. 


NATIONAL  379 


3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song; 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  fathers'  God,  to  Thee, 
Author  of  liberty. 

To  Thee  we  sing: 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light; 
Protect  us  by  Thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 

Samuel  Francis  Smith,  1832. 
6  6,  6  6,  4  4,  4  4. 

BEFORE  the  Lord  we  bow. 
The  God  Who  reigns  above, 
And  rules  the  world  below. 
Boundless  in  power  and  love. 
Our  thanks  we  bring 
In  joy  and  praise, 
Our  hearts  we  raise 
To  heaven's  high  King. 

2  The  nation  Thou  hast  blest 

May  well  Thy  love  declare, 
From  foes  and  fears  at  rest, 
Protected  by  Thy  care. 
For  this  fair  land. 
For  this  bright  day, 
Our  thanks  we  pay — 
Gifts  of  Thy  hand. 

3  May  every  mountain  height. 

Each  vale  and  forest  green. 

Shine  in  Thy  Word's  pure  light, 

And  its  rich  fruits  be  seen! 


380  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

May  every  tongue 

Be  tuned  to  praise, 

And  join  to  raise 
A  grateful  song. 

4  Earth,  hear  thy  Maker's  voice, 

Thy  great  Redeemer  own; 
Believe,  obey,  rejoice, 
And  worship  Him  alone. 
Cast  down  thy  pride, 
Thy  sin  deplore, 
And  bow  before 
The  Crucified. 

5  And  when  in  power  He  comes, 

O  may  our  native  land, 
From  all  its  rending  tombs, 
Send  forth  a  glorious  band, 
A  countless  throng, 
Ever  to  sing 
To  heaven's  high  King 
Salvation's  song. 

Francis  Scott  Key,  1832. 


492  l.m. 

>EFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 


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2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame; 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  Name? 


NATIONAL 


381 


4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise, 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command. 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Isaac  Watts,  1719. 
Revised  by  John  Wesley,  1136. 

493  io  10, 10  io. 

GOD  of  our  fathers,  Whose  almighty  hand 
Leads  forth  in  beauty  all  the  starry  band 
Of  shining  worlds  in  splendor  through  the  skies, 
Our  grateful  songs  before  Thy  throne  arise. 

2  Thy  love  divine  hath  led  us  in  the  past; 
In  this  free  land  by  Thee  our  lot  is  cast; 

Be  Thou  our  Ruler,  Guardian,  Guide,  and  Stay; 
Thy  Word  our  law,  Thy  paths  our  chosen  way. 

3  From  war's  alarms,  from  deadly  pestilence, 
Be  Thy  strong  arm  our  ever  sure  defence; 
Thy  true  religion  in  our  hearts  increase, 
Thy  bounteous  goodness  nourish  us  in  peace. 

4  Refresh  Thy  people  on  their  toilsome  way, 
Lead  us  from  night  to  never-ending  day; 
Fill  all  our  lives  with  love  and  grace  divine, 
And  glory,  laud,  and  praise  be  ever  Thine. 

Daniel  C.  Roberts,  1876. 


494 


7  6,  7  6.  D. 


FROM  ocean  unto  ocean 
Our  land  shall  own  Thee  Lord, 
And,  filled  with  true  devotion, 
Obey  Thy  sovereign  Word, 


382  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

Our  prairies  and  our  mountains, 

Forest  and  fertile  field, 
Our  rivers,  lakes,  and  fountains, 

To  Thee  shall  tribute  yield. 

2  O  Christ,  for  Thine  own  glory, 

And  for  our  country's  weal, 
We  humbly  plead  before  Thee, 

Thyself  in  us  reveal; 
And  may  we  know,  Lord  Jesus, 

The  touch  of  Thy  dear  hand; 
And,  healed  of  our  diseases, 

The  tempter's  power  withstand. 

3  Our  Saviour  King,  defend  us, 

And  guide  where  we  should  go; 
Forth,  with  Thy  message  send  us, 

Thy  love  and  light  to  show; 
Till,  fired  with  true  devotion 

Enkindled  by  Thy  Word, 
From  ocean  unto  ocean 

Our  land  shall  own  Thee  Lord. 

Robert  Murray,  1880. 

495  7  7,  7  7.  D. 

THOU,  by  heav'nly  hosts  adored, 
Gracious,  mighty,  sovereign  Lord, 
God  of  nations,  King  of  kings, 
Head  of  all  created  things, 
By  the  Church  with  joy  confest, 
God  o'er  all  for  ever  blest, 
Pleading  at  Thy  throne  we  stand, 
Save  Thy  people,  bless  our  land. 

2  From  all  public  sin  and  shame, 
From  ambition's  grasping  aim, 
From  rebellion,  war  and  death, 
From  the  pestilential  breath, 


NATIONAL 


383 


From  dread  famine's  awful  stroke, 
From  oppression's  galling  yoke, 
From  the  judgments  of  Thy  hand. 
Spare  Thy  people,  spare  our  land. 

Let  our  rulers  ever  be 
Men  that  love  and  honor  Thee; 
Let  the  powers  by  Thee  ordained 
Be  in  righteousness  maintained; 
In  the  people's  hearts  increase 
Love  of  piety  and  peace; 
Thus  united,  we  shall  stand 
One  wide,  free,  and  happy  land. 

Henry  Harbaugh,  1860. 


496  Thanksgiving  after  War  6  7,  6 

LORD  God.  we  worship  Thee! 
J  In  loud  and  happy  chorus 
We  praise  Thy  love  and  power, 
Whose  goodness  reigneth  o'er  us. 
To  heaven  our  song  shall  soar, 

For  ever  shall  it  be 
Resounding  o'er  and  o'er. 
Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee! 

2  Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee! 
For  Thou  our  land  defendest; 

Thou  pourest  down  Thy  grace, 
And  strife  and  war  Thou  endest. 
Since  golden  peace,  O  Lord, 

Thou  grantest  us  to  see. 
Our  land,  with  one  accord. 

Lord  God,  gives  thanks  to  Thee! 

3  Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee! 
Thou  didst  indeed  chastise  us; 

Yet  still  Thy  anger  spares, 
And  still  Thy  mercy  tries  us; 


6  6,  6  6. 


384  TIMES  AND   SEASONS 

Once  more  our  Father's  hand 

Doth  bid  our  sorrows  flee. 
And  peace  rejoice  our  land: 

Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee! 

4     '  Lord  God.  we  worship  Thee! 
And  pray  Thee,  Who  hast  blest  us, 

That  we  may  live  in  peace. 

And  none  henceforth  molest  us; 

O  crown  us  with  Thy  love; 

Fulfill  our  cry  to  Thee; 
O  Father,  grant  our  prayer; 
Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 

Johann  Franck,  1653. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkwortk,  1863. 

497  11  10.  11  9. 

GOD  the  All-merciful !  earth  hath  forsaken 
Thy  ways  of  blessedness,  slighted  Thy  Word: 
Bid  not  Thy  wrath  in  its  terrors  awaken: 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  0  Lord! 

"2  God  the  All-righteous  One!  man  hath  defied  Thee: 
Yet  to  eternity  standeth  Thy  Word; 
Falsehood  and  wrong  shall  not  tarry  beside  Thee: 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord! 

3  God  the  All-wise!  by  the  fire  of  Thy  chastening 

Earth  shall  to  freedom  and  truth  be  restored: 
Through  the  thick  darkness  Thy  kingdom  is  hasten- 
ing: 
Thou  wilt  give  peace  in  Thy  time,  0  Lord! 

4  So  shall  Thy  children  with  thankful  devotion 

Praise  Him  Who  saved  them  from  peril  and  sword. 
Singing  in  chorus  from  ocean  to  ocean. 

"Peace  to  the  nations,  and  praise  to  the  Lord." 

Arranged  from  Henry  F.  Chorley,  18  h&. 
and  John  Ellerton,  1870. 


NATIONAL 


385 


L.  M. 


I    498  F°r  a  Day  of  Humiliation 

WHEN  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need 
We  know  not  where  to  look  for  aid, 
When  days  and  nights  of  anxious  thought 
Nor  help  nor  counsel  yet  have  brought; 

2  Then  this  our  comfort  is  alone, 
That  we  may  meet  before  Thy  throne, 
And  cry,  0  faithful  God,  to  Thee 
For  rescue  from  our  misery; 

3  To  Thee  may  raise  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Repenting  sore  with  bitter  sighs, 
And  seek  Thy  pardon  for  our  sin, 
And  respite  from  our  griefs  within. 

4  For  Thou  hast  promised  graciously 
To  hear  all  those  who  cry  to  Thee, 
Through  Him  Whose  Name  alone  is  great, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  Advocate. 

5  O,  hide  not  for  our  sins  Thy  face, 
Absolve  us  through  Thy  boundless  grace, 
Be  with  us  in  our  anguish  still, 
Free  us  at  last  from  every  ill; 

6  That  so  with  all  our  hearts  we  may 
To  Thee  our  glad  thanksgiving  pay, 
And  walk  obedient  to  Thy  Word, 
And  now  and  ever  praise  the  Lord. 

Paul  Eker,  1560. 

Based  on  a  Hymn  by  Joachim  Camerarius,  before  1546. 

Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1858.  a. 


499  In  Time  of  War  L.  M. 

OGOD  of  Love,  O  King  of  Peace, 
Make  wars  throughout  the  world  to  cease; 
The  wrath  of  sinful  man  restrain; 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 


386 


TIMES  AXD   SEASONS 


£  Remember,  Lord,  Thy  works  of  old, 
The  wonders  that  our  fathers  told; 
Remember  not  our  sin's  dark  stain; 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again. 

3  Whom  shall  we  trust  but  Thee,  O  Lord? 
Where  rest  but  on  Thy  faithful  Word? 
None  ever  called  on  Thee  in  vain; 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 

4  Where  saints  and  angels  dwell  above, 
All  hearts  are  knit  in  holy  love; 

O  bind  us  in  that  heavenly  chain; 
Give  peace,  O  God,  give  peace  again. 

Henry  Williams  Baker,  1861- 


500 


OX   LAND   AXD   SEA 

HOLY  Father,  in  Thy  mercy 
Hear  our  anxious  prayer; 
Keep  our  loved  ones,  now  far  absent, 
'Neath  Thy  care. 


2  Jesus,  Saviour,  let  Thy  presence 

Be  their  light  and  guide; 
Keep,  0  keep  them,  in  their  weakness, 
At  Thy  side. 

3  When  in  sorrow,  when  in  danger, 

When  in  loneliness, 
In  Thy  love  look  down  and  comfort 
Their  distress. 


8  5,  8  3. 


4  May  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation 
Be  their  strength  and  stay; 
May  they  love  and  may  they  praise  Thee 
Dav  bv  day. 


OX   LAND  AND  SEA 


387 


5  Holy  Spirit,  let  Thy  teaching 

Sanctify  their  life; 
Send  Thy  grace  that  they  may  conquer 
In  the  strife. 

6  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

God  the  One  in  Three, 
Bless  them,  guide  them,  save  them,  keep  them 
Near  to  Thee. 

Isabella  S.  Stephenson,  1889. 


501 


For  Those  at  Sea 


7  6,  7  6.  D. 


THE  ocean  hath  no  danger 
For  those  whose  prayers  are  made 
To  Him  Who,  in  a  manger, 
A  helpless  babe  was  laid; 
Who,  born  to  tribulation 

And  every  human  ill, 
Yet,  Lord  of  His  creation, 
The  wildest  waves  can  still. 

If  fierce  the  tempest  round  us, 

And  white  the  angry  deep, 
Yet  He,  \Yhose  love  hath  found  us, 

Can  still  His  treasure  keep; 
Nor  wind  nor  wave  can  harm  us, 

Nor  hope  itself  grow  dim, 
No  tempest  need  alarm  us, 

If  peace  we  seek  in  Him. 

Though  life  itself  be  waning, 

And  waves  shall  o'er  us  sweep, 
The  wild  wind's  sad  complaining 

Shall  lull  us  still  to  sleep; 
For,  as  a  gentle  slumber, 

E'en  death  itself  shall  prove 
To  those  whom  Christ  doth  number 

As  worth v  of  His  love. 


388  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

4  Then,  Holy  Jesus,  hear  us, 

And  keep  us  free  from  harm, 
Have  pity,  Lord,  and  bear  us 

On  Thy  supporting  arm, 
Should  storm  or  calm  befall  us, 

Whate'er  our  lot  may  be, 
'When  all  is  o'er, — then  call  us 

Home,  Saviour, — home  to  Thee. 

Godfrey  Thring,  1862. 


502  For  Those  at  Sea  C.  M. 

LORD,  be  with  us  when  we  sail 
L^pon  the  lonely  deep, 
Our  Guard  when  on  the  silent  deck 
The  midnight  watch  we  keep. 


o 


2  We  need  not  fear,  though  all  around 

'Mid  rising  winds  we  hear 

The  multitude  of  waters  surge; 

For  Thou,  0  God,  art  near. 

3  The  calm,  the  breeze,  the  gale,  the  storm 

That  pass  from  land  to  land. 
All,  all  are  Thine,  are  held  within 
The  hollow  of  Thy  hand. 

4  Across  this  troubled  tide  of  life 

Thyself  our  Pilot  be, 
Until  we  reach  that  better  land, 
The  land  that  knows  no  sea. 

5  To  Thee  the  Father,  Thee  the  Son, 

Whom  earth  and  sky  adore, 
And  Spirit  moving  on  the  deep, 
Be  praise  for  evermore. 

Edward  Arthur  Dayman,  1865. 


DEATH  389 

5Q3  For  Those  at  Sea  8  8,  8  8,  8  8. 

ETERNAL  Father!  strong  to  save, 
Whose  arm  doth  bind  the  restless  wave, 
Who  bid'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
Its  own  appointed  limits  keep; 
O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

2  O  Saviour,  Whose  almighty  Word 

The  winds  and  waves  submissive  heard, 
WTho  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep, 
And  calm  amid  the  storm  didst  sleep; 
O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

3  O  Holy  Spirit,  Wrho  didst  brood 
Upon  the  waters  dark  and  rude, 
WTho  bad'st  their  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  give  for  wild  confusion  peace; 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

4  O  Trinity  of  Love  and  Powrer! 

Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour; 
From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 
Protect  them  wheresoe'er  they  go; 
And  ever  let  there  rise  to  Thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea. 

William  Whiting,  I860,  1869. 

THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 


DEATH 
504  s.  m. 

[T  is  not  death  to  die — 

To  leave  this  weary  road, 
And,  'midst  the  brotherhood  on  high, 
To  be  at  home  with  God. 


r 


390 


THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 


2  It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  with  tears, 
And  wake  in  glorious  repose 
To  spend  eternal  years. 

3  It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4  It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside  this  sinful  dust, 
And  rise  on  strong  exulting  wing 
To  live  among  the  just. 

5  Jesus,  Thou  Prince  of  Life, 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die; 
Like  Thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 
To  reign  with  Thee  on  high. 

E.  A.  Cesar  Malan,  1832. 
TV.  George  Washington  Bethune,  18J>7. 


505 


CM. 


OUR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home ! 

Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 
Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure; 

Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone. 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 


3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 
Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  vears  the  same. 


DEATH 


391 


4-  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 
Are  like  an  evening  gone. 

Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night. 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream. 

Bears  all  its  sons  away; 
They  fly,  forgotten  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last. 
And  our  eternal  home ! 

Isaac  Watts,  1719. 

506  8  8,88,88. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  true  Man  and  God, 
J  Who  borest  anguish,  scorn,  the  rod, 
And  diedst  at  last  upon  the  Tree, 
To  bring  Thy  Father's  grace  to  me; 
I  pray  Thee,  through  that  bitter  woe, 
Let  me,  a  sinner,  mercy  know. 

2  When  comes  the  hour  of  failing  breath, 
And  I  must  wrestle,  Lord,  with  death, 
Then  come,  Lord  Jesus,  come  with  speed, 
And  help  me  in  my  hour  of  need; 

Lead  me  from  this  dark  vale  beneath, 
And  shorten  then  the  pangs  of  death. 

3  Joyful  my  resurrection  be; 

Thou  in  the  Judgment  plead  for  me. 
And  hide  my  sins.  Lord,  from  Thy  face, 
And  give  me  life,  of  Thy  dear  grace. 
I  trust  in  Thee,  O  blessed  Lord, 
And  claim  the  promise  of  Thy  Word. 

Paul  Eber, 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkuorth,  1S55.  a. 


392  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

507  L.  M. 
\  SLEEP  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep, 

l\  From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  0  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  has  lost  his  venomed  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest; 
No  fear,  nor  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !  O,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

Margaret  Mackay,  18 52. 

508  8  8,  8  8,  8  8. 

GOD  of  the  living,  in  Whose  eyes 
Unveiled  Thy  whole  creation  lies, 
All  souls  are  Thine;  we  must  not  say 
That  those  are  dead  who  pass  away, 
From  this  our  world  of  flesh  set  free; 
We  know  them  living  unto  Thee. 

2  Released  from  earthly  toil  and  strife, 
With  Thee  is  hidden  still  their  life; 

Thine  are  their  thoughts,  their  works,  their  powers, 
All  Thine,  and  yet  most  truly  ours; 
For  well  we  know,  where'er  they  be, 
Our  dead  are  living  unto  Thee. 

3  Not  spilt  like  water  on  the  ground, 

Not  wrapped  in  dreamless  sleep  profound, 
Not  wandering  in  unknown  despair 
Beyond  Thy  voice,  Thine  arm,  Thy  care; 


DEATH 

Not  left  to  lie  like  fallen  tree; 
Not  dead,  but  living  unto  Thee. 

Thy  Word  is  true,  Thy  will  is  just; 
To  Thee  we  leave  them,  Lord,  in  trust, 
And  bless  Thee  for  the  love  which  gave 
Thy  Son  to  fill  a  human  grave. 
That  none  might  fear  that  world  to  see 
Where  all  are  living  unto  Thee. 

O  Breather  into  man  of  breath, 

O  Holder  of  the  keys  of  death, 

O  Giver  of  the  life  within, 

Save  us  from  death,  the  death  of  sin; 

That  body,  soul,  and  spirit  be 

For  ever  living  unto  Thee ! 


393 


John  Ellerton, 


509 


NOW  the  laborer's  task  is  o'er; 
Xow  the  battle-day  is  past; 
Now  upon  the  farther  shore 
Lands  the  voyager  at  last. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

&  There  the  tears  of  earth  are  dried, 
There  its  hidden  things  are  clear, 
There  the  work  of  life  is  tried 

By  a  juster  Judge  than  here. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

3  There  the  ransomed  souls,  that  turn 
To  the  Cross  their  dying  eyes, 
All  the  love  of  Christ  shall  learn 

At  His  feet  in  Paradise. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 


394  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

4  "Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust/' 

Calmly  now  the  words  we  say, 
Left  behind  we  wait  in  trust 

Till  the  Resurrection-day. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

At  sea  the  following  should  be  sung  instead  of  the  last  stanza: 

5  Laid  in  ocean's  quiet  bed, 

Calmly  now  the  words  we  say, 
"Till  the  sea  gives  up  her  dead"; 

Till  the  Resurrection-day. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

John  Ellerton,  1871. 
510  10  10,  5  10. 

OHOW  blest  are  ye  whose  toils  are  ended ! 
Who,  through  death,  have  unto  God  ascended ! 
Ye  have  arisen 
From  the  cares  which  keep  us  still  in  prison. 

2  Christ  has  wiped  away  your  tears  forever; 
Ye  have  that  for  which  we  still  endeavor. 

To  you  are  chanted 
Songs  that  ne'er  to  mortal  ears  were  granted. 

3  Ah !  who  would  then  not  depart  with  gladness, 
To  inherit  heaven  for  earthly  sadness? 

Who  here  would  languish 
Longer  in  bewailing  and  in  anguish? 

4  Come,  O  Christ,  and  loose  the  chains  that  bind  us! 
Lead  us  forth,  and  cast  this  world  behind  us! 

With  Thee,  th'  Anointed, 
Finds  the  soul  its  joy  and  rest  appointed. 

Simon  Dach,  16-15. 
Tr.  Henry  Wadsworth  Longfellow,  !8Jf6. 


RESURRECTION 


305 


511 


RESURRECTION 

7  8,  7  8, 

JESUS  CHRIST,  my  sure  Defence 
And  my  Saviour,  ever  liveth; 
Knowing  this,  my  confidence 
Rests  upon  the  hope  it  giveth, 

Though  the  night  of  death  be  fraught 
Still  with  many  an  anxious  thought. 


512 


Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives! 
I,  too,  unto  life  must  waken; 

He  will  have  me  where  He  is. 
Shall  my  courage  then  be  shaken? 

Shall  I  fear?     Or  could  the  Head 

Rise  and  leave  His  members  dead? 

Nay,  too  closely  am  I  bound 
Unto  Him  by  hope  for  ever; 

Faith's  strong  hand  the  rock  hath  found, 
Grasped  it,  and  will  leave  it  never: 

Not  the  ban  of  death  can  part 

From  its  Lord  the  trusting  heart. 

Saviour,  draw  away  our  heart 
Now  from  pleasures  base  and  hollow, 

Let  us  there  with  Thee  have  part, 
Here  on  earth  Thy  footsteps  follow. 

Fix  our  hearts  beyond  the  skies. 

Whither  we  ourselves  would  rise. 

Luise  Henrieite  v.  Brandenburg  (?),  165-3. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1863.  a. 

7  S,  7  8,  7  7. 

JESUS  lives!  no  longer  now 
Can  thy  terrors.  Death,  appall  us; 
Jesus  lives!  by  this  we  know 
From  the  grave  He  will  recall  us. 
Brighter  scenes  will  then  commence; 
This  shall  be  our  confidence. 


396  THE   LIFE  EVERLASTING 

2  Jesus  lives!  to  Him  the  throne 
High  o'er  heaven  and  earth  is  given; 

We  shall  go  where  He  is  gone, 
Live  and  reign  with  Him  in  heaven, 

God  is  pledged;  weak  doubtings  hence! 

This  shall  be  our  confidence. 


Jesus  lives!  we  know  full  well, 
Naught  from  us  His  love  shall  sever; 

Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell, 
Part  us  now  from  Christ  for  ever. 

God  will  be  a  sure  defence: 

This  shall  be  our  confidence. 

Jesus  lives!  henceforth  is  death 
But  the  gate  of  Life  Immortal; 

This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath 
When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal; 

Faith  shall  cry,  as  fails  each  sense: 

"Lord,  Thou  art  our  confidence!" 

Christian  Fiirchtegott  Gellert,  1757. 
Tt.  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox,  18 \1;  revised  186j. 


L° 


513  8  7,  8  7, -4  7. 

0!  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
Once  for  favored  sinners  slain ! 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train: 

Alleluia ! 
God  appears  on  earth  to  reign ! 

Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty; 
Those  who  set  at  naught,  and  sold  Him, 

Pierced,  and  nailed  Him  to  the  Tree, 
Deeply  wailing. 

Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 


Jl  DGMENT 


Now  redemption  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear, 
All  His  saints,  l>y  man  rejected, 

\o\v  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air; 
Alleluia! 
the  Day  of  God  appear. 

Yea.  Amen,  let  all  adore  Thee, 

High  on  Thine  eternal  throne! 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory, 

Claim  the  Kingdom  for  Thine  own; 
O  eome  quickly. 

Alleluia!  eome.  Lord,  come! 

John  Cennick,  1750. 
Purl*ed  by  John  Wet 


514 


JUDGMENT 


GREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 
The  end  of  things  created! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated. 
The  trumpet  sounds;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before; 
Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies. 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding: 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay; 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fear-. 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing, 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 
And  sighs  are  unavailing; 


398  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne 
All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 

4  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 

The  end  of  things  created! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated. 
Beneath  Thy  Cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Thee. 

St.  1,  Anon.,  1802. 

Sts.  2,  3,  William  Bengo  Collyer,  1812. 

Revised  by  Thomas  Cotterill,  1820. 


D 


515  8  8  8. 

^  AY  of  wrath !  that  day  of  mourning ! 
See  fulfilled  the  prophets'  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning! 
0  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heav'n  the  Judge  descendeth, 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth. 

2  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth, 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth, 
All  before  the  throne  it  bringeth. 
Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 
All  creation  is  awaking, 
To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

3  Lo,  the  Book,  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded; 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 
When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

4  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 


JUDGMENT 


399 


When  the  just  are  mercy  needing? 
King  of  Majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us ! 

5  Think,  kind  Jesus!  my  salvation 
Caused  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation! 

Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  Cross  of  suffering  bought  me; 
Shall  such  grace  in  vain  be  brought  me? 

6  Righteous  Judge  of  retribution, 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 
Ere  that  Day's  dread  execution. 
Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning; 
Spare,  0  God,  Thy  suppliant,  groaning! 

7  Thou  the  woman  gav'st  remission, 
Heard'st  the  dying  thief's  petition; 
Hopeless,  else  were  my  condition. 
^Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying. 

8  With  Thy  favored  sheep  0  place  me; 
Xor  among  the  goats  abase  me; 
But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 
While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

9  Low  I  kneel,  with  heart-submission; 
See,  like  ashes,  my  contrition; 
Help  me  in  my  last  condition. 

Ah,  that  day  of  tears  and  mourning! 
From  the  dust  of  earth  returning, 
Man  for  judgment  must  prepare  him; 
Spare,  O  God,  in  mercy  spare  him: 


400  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

10  Lord,  all  pitying,  Jesus  blest, 

Grant  us  Thine  eternal  rest.     Amen. 

Thomas  de  Celnno,  c.  12-50. 

Tr.  William  J.  Irons,  1848. 

Stanza  10,  Tr.  Isaac  Williams,  183 %, 


HEAVEN 

516  7  8,  7S?T7. 

HEAVENWARD  still  our  pathway  tends; 
Here  on  earth  we  are  but  strangers, 
Till  our  road  in  Canaan  ends, 

Safely  passed  this  wild  of  dangers: 
Here  we  but  as  pilgrims  rove, 
For  our  home  is  there  above. 

2  Heavenward  still,  my  soul,  ascend! 

Thou  art  one  of  heaven's  creations; 
Earth  can  ne'er  give  aim  or  end 

Fit  to  fill  thy  aspirations; 
And  a  heaven-enlightened  mind 
Ever  turns,  its  source  to  find. 

2  Heavenward  still !  God  calls  to  me 

In  His  Word,  so  loudly  speaking; 
Glimpses  in  that  Word  I  see 

Of  the  home  I'm  ever  seeking. 
While  my  heart  that  call  attends, 
Still  to  heaven  my  path  ascends. 

4  Heavenward  still  when  life  shall  close, 

Death  to  my  true  home  shall  guide  me: 

Then,  triumphant  o'er  my  woes, 
Lasting  bliss  shall  God  provide  me. 

Christ  Himself  the  way  has  led; 

Joyful  in  His  steps  I  tread. 

Benjamin  Sckmolck,  1731 
Tr.  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox,  18 41. 


HEAVEN  401 

517  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

A  PILGRIM  and  a  stranger, 
I  journey  here  below; 
Far  distant  is  my  country, 
The  home  to  which  I  go. 
Here  I  must  toil  and  travail, 
Oft  weary  and  oppressed, 
But  there  my  God  shall  lead  me 
To  everlasting  rest. 

2  There  still  my  thoughts  are  dwelling, 

'Tis  there  I  long  to  be; 
Come,  Lord,  and  call  Thy  servant 

To  blessedness  with  Thee. 
Come,  bid  my  toils  be  ended. 

Let  all  my  wanderings  cease; 
Call  from  the  wayside  lodging 

To  the  sweet  home  of  peace. 

.'3  There  I  shall  dwell  for  ever, 

Xo  more  a  stranger  guest. 
With  all  Thy  blood-bought  children 

In  everlasting  rest, — 
The  pilgrim  toils  forgotten, 

The  pilgrim  conflicts  o'er, 
All  earthly  griefs  behind  us, 

Eternal  joys  before! 

Paul  Gerkardt,  1666.     Tr.  Jane  Borthwid:,  1858. 

518  c.  m. 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight. 
Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
And  never-withering  flower.-; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenlv  land  from  ours. 


402  THE   LIFE  EVERLASTING 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

Isaac  Watts,  1707. 

519  7  6,  8  6.  D. 

TEX  thousand  times  ten  thousand, 
In  sparkling  raiment  bright, 
The  armies  of  the  ransomed  saints 

Throng  up  the  steeps  of  light ; 
'Tis  finished,  all  is  finished, 

Their  fight  with  death  and  sin; 
Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 
And  let  the  victors  in. 

2  What  rush  of  alleluias 

Fills  all  the  earth  and  sky ! 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 

Bespeaks  the  triumph  high! 
O  day,  for  which  creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made! 
O  joy,  for  all  its  former  woes, 

A  thousand  fold  repaid ! 


HEAVEN 


m 


Bring  near  Thy  -rent  salvation, 
Thou  Lamb  for  sinners  slain; 

Fill  up  the  roll  of  Thine  elect, 
Then  take  Thy  power  and  reign; 

Appear,  Desire  of  nation-. 
Thine  exiles  long  for  home; 

Show  in  the  heavens  Thy  promised  sign, 
Thou  Prince  and  Saviour,  come! 


520 


S.  M 


FOREVER  with  the  Lord! 
Amen!  so  let  it  be; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word. 
'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent. 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam. 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high. 

Home  of  my  soul!  how  near 
At  times  to  faith's  far-seeing  eye 
The  golden  gates  appear! 

4  Ah,  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love. 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above! 

5  Forever  with  the  Lord! 

Father,  if  'tis  Thy  will. 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 
E'en  here  to  me  fulfill. 

6  Be  Thou  at  my  right  hand, 

Then  can  I  never  fail: 
Uphold  Thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand. 
Fight,  and  I  must  prevail. 


404  THE   LIFE  EVERLASTING 

7  So  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

8  Knowing  as  I  am  known, 

How  shall  I  love  that  word, 
And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 
"Forever  with  the  Lord!" 

James  Montgomery,  1835. 


J1 


521  10  6,  10  6,  7  6f  7  G. 

[ERUSALEM,  thou  city  fair  and  high, 
Would  God  I  were  in  thee! 
My  longing  heart  fain,  fain  to  thee  would  fly ! 
It  will  not  stay  with  me; 

Far  over  vale  and  mountain, 

Far  over  field  and  plain, 
It  hastes  to  seek  its  fountain 
And  quit  this  world  of  pain. 

2  O  happy  day,  and  yet  far  happier  hour, 
When  wilt  thou  come  at  last? 

When  fearless  to  my  Father's  love  and  power, 
Whose  promise  standeth  fast, 
My  soul  I  gladly  render; 

For  surely  will  His  hand 
Lead  her,  with  guidance  tender, 
To  heaven  her  fatherland. 

3  O  what  the  nation,  what  the  glorious  host, 
Comes  sweeping  swiftly  down? 

The  chosen  ones  on  earth  who  wrought  the  most 
The  Church's  brightest  crown, 
Our  Lord  hath  sent  to  meet  me; 

As  in  the  far-off  years, 
Their  words  oft  come  to  greet  me 
In  vonder  land  of  tears. 


HEAVEN 


40,5 


The  patriarchs'  and  prophets'  noble  train, 

With  all  Christ's  followers  true, 
Who  bore  the  cross,  and  could  the  worst  disdain 
That  tyrants  dare  to  do — 
I  see  them  shine  for  ever. 
All-glorious  as  the  sun, 
'Mid  light  that  fadeth  never, — 
Their  perfect  freedom  won. 

And  when  within  that  lovely  Paradise 

At  last  I  safely  dwell, 
From  out  my  soul  what  songs  df  bliss  shall  rise ! 
What  joy  my  lips  shall  tell! 
While  holy  saints  are  singing 

Hosannas  o'er  and  o'er, 
Pure  alleluias  ringing 
Around  me  evermore ! 

Johann  Matthaeus  Meyfart,  1626. 
Tr.  Catherine  Winkworth,  1858. 


522 


S.  M. 


THERE  is  no  night  in  heaven; 
In  that  blest  world  above 
Work  never  can  bring  weariness, 
For  work  itself  is  love. 

2  There  is  no  grief  in  heaven; 

There  all  is  perfect  day; 
And  tears  are  of  those  former  things 
Which  all  have  passed  away. 

3  There  is  no  sin  in  heaven; 

Behold  that  blessed  throng — 
All-holy  is  their  spotless  robe, 
All-holy  is  their  song! 

4  There  is  no  death  in  heaven; 

For  they  who  gain  that  shore 
Have  won  their  immortality, 
And  they  can  die  no  more. 


406  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

•     5  Lord  Jesus,  be  our  Guide; 
And  lead  us  safely  on, 
Till  night  and  grief  and  sin  and  death 
Are  past,  and  heaven  is  won ! 

Francis  Minden  Knollis,  1859.     St.  5,  John  Ellerton,  1871. 

523  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

THY  Word,  O  God,  declareth 
No  man  hath  seen  or  heard 
The  joys  our  God  prepareth 

For  theni  that  love  their  Lord. 
Their  eyes  shall  see  Thy  glory, 

Thy  face,  Thy  throne,  Thy  might; 
With  shouts  shall  they  adore  Thee, 
The  true,  eternal  Light. 

2  With  Thee,  their  warfare  ended, 

Thy  saints,  from  eartth  released, 
Shall  keep,  with  glories  splendid, 

Eternal  holy  feast. 
There  shall  Thy  sons  and  daughters 

The  tree  of  life  partake; 
Shall  drink  the  living  waters; 

And  bread  with  Thee  shall  break. 

3  Thy  constant  praises  sounding 

Before  Thy  great  white  throne, 
They  all  in  joy  abounding 

Shall  sing  the  song  unknown : 
Laud,  honor,  praise,  thanksgiving 

And  glory  ever  be 
To  Thee,  the  Everlasting 

And  Blessed  Trinity. 

Johann  Walther,  1552.     Tr.  Alfred  Ramsey,  1910. 

524  c.m. 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me! 


HEAVEN  407 

When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 

^  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 
And  pearly  gates  behold. 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom. 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know; 
Blest  seats !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

Joseph  Bromehead.  1706. 
Based  on  a  Hymn  of  the  XVI  or  XJ'II  Century. 

525  c.  m.  d. 

O  MOTHER  dear,  Jerusalem! 
When  shall  I  come  to  thee? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 
O  happy  harbor  of  God's  saints! 
♦     O  sweet  and  pleasant  soil! 
In  thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found, 
No  grief,  no  care,  no  toil. 


408 


THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 


2  No  murky  cloud  o'ershadows  thee, 

No  cold  nor  darksome  night; 
There  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun, 

For  God  Himself  gives  light. 
O  my  sweet  home  Jerusalem, 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 
The  King  that  sitteth  on  thy  throne 

In  His  felicity? 

3  Thy  gardens  and  thy  gallant  walks 

Continually  are  green, 
There  grow  such  sweet  and  pleasant  flowers 

As  nowhere  else  are  seen. 
Quite  through  thy  streets,  with  silver  sound, 

The  flood  of  life  doth  flow, 
Upon  whose  banks,  on  either  side, 

The  wood  of  life  doth  grow. 

4  There  trees  for  evermore  bear  fruit, 

And  evermore  do  spring; 
There  evermore  the  angels  are, 

And  evermore  do  sing. 
Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Would  God  I  were  in  thee*; 
Would  God  my  woes  were  at  an  end, 

Thy  joys  that  I  might  see ! 

Arranged  from  two  Hymns  of  the  XVI  or  XVII  Century. 


526 


7  6,  7  6.  D. 


THE  world  is  very  evil; 
The  times  are  waxing  late; 
Be  sober  and  keep  vigil; 

The  Judge  is  at  the  gate: 
The  Judge  that  comes  in  mercy, 

The  Judge  that  comes  with  might, 
That  comes  to  end  the  evil, 
That  comes  to  crown  the  right. 


HEAVEN  408 

Arise,  arise,  good  Christian, 
Let  right  to  wrong  succeed; 

Let  penitential  sorrow 

To  heavenly  gladness  lead; 
To  light  that  hath  no  evening. 

That  knows  nor  moon  nor  sun, 
The  light  so  new  and  golden. 

The  light  that  is  but  one. 

And  when  the  Sole-Begotten 

Shall  render  up  onee  more 
The  kingdom  to  the  Father 

Whose  own  it  was  before. 
Then  glory  yet  unheard  of 

Shall  shed  abroad  its  ray. 
Resolving  all  enigmas. 

An  endless  Sabbath-day. 


Bernard  of  Cluny.  d  I 
Tr.  John  Mason  S'eale,  1851. 

527  7  6,76. 

>RIEF  life  is  here  our  portion: 
Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care; 
The  life  that  knows  no  ending. 
The  tearless  life  is  there. 


B1 


2  O  happy  retribution! 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest. 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners 
A  mansion  with  the  blest. 

3  That  we  should  look,  poor  wanderers, 

To  have  our  home  on  high! 
That  we  should  seek  for  dwellings 
Beyond  the  starry  sky! 

4  And  now  we  fight  the  battle. 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 
And  passionless  renown. 


410  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

5  For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  Country! 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep; 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep; 

6  The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast. 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 
And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

7  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 
To  pilgrims  far  away ! 

8  Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel. 
And  thine  the  golden  dower. 

Bernard  of  Cluny,  dr.  111(5. 
Tr.  John  Mason  Seale,  1851. 


J1 


528  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

[ERUSALEM  the  golden, 
With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  oppressed : 
I  know  not,  O  I  know  not, 

What  social  joys  are  there, 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  light  beyond  compare! 

And  when  I  fain  would  sing  them 

My  spirit  fails  and  faints, 
And  vainly  would  it  image 

Th'  assembly  of  the  saints. 
They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 

Conjubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng: 


HEAVEN  41 1 

3  There  is  the  Throne  of  David; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  song  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  shout  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they  who,  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white! 

Bernard  of  Cluny,  cir.  11J,~>. 
Tr.  John  Si  a  sot  i  Ni 

529  Irregular. 

OSOX  of  God,  in  co-eternal  might, 
O  Son  of  Man,  clothed  in  the  living  light 
Of  Godhead  manifest,  in  power  and  glory; 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  sole  Desire 
That  doth  Thy  longing  worshippers  inspire, 
For  Thee  alone,  my  spirit  yearns  in  me: 
No  bliss  I  find  until  I  am  with  Thee. 

c2  The  field  is  golden,  flowers  the  meadow  strew, 

The  mountains  rise  sublime,  the  skies  are  blue; 

In  these  the  child  of  earth  may  well  find  pleasure; 
I  too,  rejoice  in  all  of  them. 
But,  not  content,  I  want  Jerusalem. 

Where  Thou  art  throned,  thither  sets  my  sail; 

Home  is  not  home,  except  within  the  veil. 

3  Angelic  legions,  in  Thy  brightness  bright, 
Gaze  on  Thy  face;  my  fathers  share  the  sight; 
The  God-man's  matchless  glory  is  unshrouded, 

And  from  that  vision,  to  the  soul 
Unmeasured  waves  of  joy  supernal  roll, 
That  rise  in  full  and  ever  fuller  tone. 
Like  ocean  surges,  to  the  Lamb's  white  throne. 

4  Then  let  me  go, — what  further  hinders  me? — 
To  mine  own  folk,  the  Son  of  Man  to  see. 
No  glance  will  I,  of  that  majestic  beauty 


412  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 

My  eager  soul  would  take  her  fill. 

Joy  even  now,  and  trembling,  through  nie  thrill. 
I  must  away!  Thou  hast  prepared  my  place; 
My  spirit  panteth,  Lord,  to  see  Thy  face. 

Wilhelm  Loehe,  d.  187t. 
Tr.  Harriett  Reynolds  Spaeth,  189$. 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 

530  Christmas  Irregular. 

JILEXT  night!  Holy  night! 
All  is  calm,  all  is  bright 
Round  yon  Virgin  Mother  and  Child. 
Holy  Infant,  so  tender  and  mild, 

Sleep  in  heavenly  peace. 


s1 


Silent  night !  Holy  night ! 
Shepherds  quake  at  the  sight! 
Glories  stream  from  heaven  afar, 
Heavenly  hosts  sing:    Alleluia, 
Christ,  the  Saviour,  is  born! 

Silent  night !  Holy  night ! 
Son  of  God,  love's  pure  light 
Radiant  beams  from  Thy  holy  face, 
With  the  dawn  of  redeeming  grace, 
Jesus,  Lord,  at  Thy  birth. 


Joseph  Mohr,  181 8. 
Tr.  unk noun. 


531  Christmas  m   8  7,8  7. 

COME  and  hear  the  grand  old  story, r 
Story  of  the  ages  past; 
All  earth's  annals  far  surpassing, 
Storv  that  shall  ever  last. 


HYMNS  FOR   CHILDREN  413 

Noblest,  truest, 

OldeM,  newest, 
Fairest,  rarest, 

Saddest,  gladdest, 
That  the  world  has  ever  known. 

2  Christ,  the  Father's  Son  Eternal, 

Once  was  born  a  Son  of  man; 
He  Who  never  knew  beginning 
Here  on  earth  a  life  began. 

3  Here  in  David's  lowly  city, 

Tenant  of  the  manger-bed, 
Child  of  everlasting  ages, 
Mary's  Infant  lays  His  head. 

Horatius  Bonar,  1801. 


S1 


532  Christmas  7  6,  7  6. 

^EE,  amid  the  winter's  snow, 
Born  for  us  on  earth  below, 
See  the  tender  Lamb  appears, 
Promised  from  eternal  years. 

Hail,  thou  ever-blessed  morn! 
Hail  redemption  s  happy  dawn! 
Sing  through  all  Jerusalem, 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 

2  Lo,  within  a  manger  lies 
He  Who  built  the  starry  skies: 
He  Who,  throned  in  height  sublime, 
Sits  amid  the  cherubim. 

3  Say,  ye  holy  shepherds,  say, 
What  your  joyful  news  to-day? 
Wherefore  have  ye  left  your  sheep 
On  the  lonely  mountain  steep? 

4  "As  we  watched  at  dead  of  night, 
Lo !  we  saw  a  wondrous  light ; 
Angels  singing,  "Peace  on  earth,' 
Told  us  of  the  Saviour's  birth." 


414 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 


5  Sacred  Infant,  all  Divine, 
What  a  tender  love  was  Thine, 
Thus  to  come  from  highest  bliss 
Down  to  such  a  world  as  this! 

6  Teach,  O  teach  us,  Holy  Child, 
By  Thy  face  so  meek  and  mild, 
Teach  us  to  resemble  Thee, 

In  Thy  sweet  humility. 

Edward  Caswall,  1851. 


533  Christmas  7  6,76,67' 

BEHOLD  a  Branch  is  growing 
Of  loveliest  form  and  grace; 
As  prophets  sung,  foreknowing, 

It  springs  from  Jesse's  race, 
And  bears  one  little  Flower 

In  midst  of  coldest  winter, 
At  deepest  midnight  hour. 

2  Isaiah  hath  foretold  it 

In  words  of  promise  sure, 
And  Mary's  arms  enfold  It 

A  Virgin  meek  and  pure. 
Through  God's  eternal  will 

This  Child  to  her  is  given, 
At  midnight  calm  and  still. 

3  The  shepherds  heard  the  story 

Proclaimed  by  angels  bright, 
How  Christ,  the  Lord  of  glory 

Was  born  on  earth  this  night. 
To  Bethlehem  they  sped; 

And  in  the  manger  found  Him, 
As  angel-heralds  said. 

4  This  Flower,  Whose  fragrance  tender 

With  sweetness  fills  the  air, 
Dispels  with  glorious  splendor 
The  darkness  everywhere. 


J* 


HYMNS   FOR   CHILDREN  115 

True  Man,  yet  very  God, 

From  sin  and  death  He  saves  us 

And  lightens  every  load. 

()  Saviour,  Child  of  Mary, 

Who  felt  our  human  woe; 
O  Saviour,  King  of  glory. 

Who  dost  our  weakness  know. 
Bring  us  at  length  we  pray 

To  the  bright  courts  of  heaven. 
And  to  the  endless  day. 

XVI  Century. 

Tr.  St.  1-4,  Harriet  R.  Kraut  h,  1875. 

St.  5,  John  Caspar  Mattes,  191$. 

534  Christmas  C.  M. 

[OY  fills  our  inmost  hearts  today. 
The  Royal  Child  is  born; 
And  angel  hosts,  in  glad  array. 
His  Advent  keep  this  morn. 

Rejoice,  rejoice!     Tit  Incarnate  Word 

Has  come  on  earth  to  dwell; 
Xo  sweeter  sound  than  this  is  heard: 

Immanuel. 

2  Low  at  the  cradle-throne  we  bend, 
We  wonder  and  adore. 

And  feel  no  bliss  can  ours  transcend : 
Xo  joy  was  sweet  before. 

3  For  us  the  world  must  lose  its  charms 
Before  the  manger-shrine. 

When,  folded  in  Thy  mother's  arms, 
We  see  Thee,  Babe  Divine. 

4  Thou  Light  of  uncreated  Light, 
Shine  on  us.  Holy  Child, 

That  we  may  keep  Thy  Birthday  bright 
With  service  undefiled. 

WWiam  Chatterton  Dir,  1865. 


416 


HYMNS  FOR   CHILDREN 


535  Christmas  8  7,  8  7,  7  7. 

ONCE  in  royal  David's  city 
Stood  a  lowly  cattle-shed, 
Where  a  mother  laid  her  Baby 
In  a  manger  for  His  bed; 
Mary  was  that  mother  mild, 
Jesus  Christ  her  little  Child. 

2  He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaven, 
Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 

And  His  shelter  was  a  stable, 
And  His  cradle  was  a  stall; 
With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly, 
Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  holy. 

3  And,  through  all  His  wondrous  childhood, 
He  would  honor,  and  obey, 

Love,  and  watch  the  lowly  maiden 
In  whose  gentle  arms  He  lay; 
Christian  children  all  must  be 
Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He. 

4  For  He  is  our  childhood's  Pattern, 
Day  by  day  like  us  He  grew: 

He  was  little,  weak,  and  helpless, 
Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew; 
And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness, 
And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 

5  And  our  eyes  at  last  shall  see  Him, 
Through  His  own  redeeming  love; 
For  that  Child  so  dear  and  gentle 
Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above; 
And  He  leads  His.  children  on 

To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 

6  Xot  in  that  poor  lowly  stable, 
With  the  oxen  standing  by, 


HYMNS   FOB   I  IIILDRI  \  41? 

We  shall  9ee  Him,  but  in  heaven, 
Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high; 

When  like  stars  His  children  crowned. 

All  in  white  shall  wait  around. 

Cecil  Frances  Alexandt-. 

536  Christmas  11  11,  11  11. 

AWAY  in  a  manger,  no  crib  for  His  bed, 
l\  The  little  Lord  Jesus  laid  down  Hi>  sweet  head: 
The  stars  in  the  sky  looked  down  where  He  lay. — 
The  little  Lord  Jesus,  asleep  on  the  hay. 

-2  The  cattle  are  lowing,  the  poor  Baby  wakes. 
But  little  Lord  Jesus  no  crying  He  makes. 
I  love  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  look  down  from  the  sky. 
And  stay  by  mv  cradle  to  watch  lullaby. 


o 


537  Christmas  7  7,  7  7,  7  7,  3  S,  3 

YE  heavens,  bend  and  see 
All  that  love  hath  done  for  me! 
See  this  Holy  Infant's  head. 
Pillowed  on  a  manger  bed; 
Like  a  lamb,  in  Bethle'm's  stall, 
Slumbers  He,  the  King  of  all. 

Bitter  smart 

Rends  His  heart. 

Who  is  He? 

God  is  He. 
God  and  man  in  one.  is  He. 

Come,  ye  angels,  hither,  all: 
Come  to  Bethle'm's  humble  stall, 
Come,  confess,  without  dismay. 
Whose  dear  Son  is  born  to-day. 
Helpless,  poor.     Is  this  your  Lord? 
Dost  believe  this  Child  God's  Word? 


418 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 


Without  throne, 
Without  crown. 
Who  is  He? 
Man  is  He. 
God  and  man  in  one,  is  He. 

0,  ye  people,  enter  in; 
For  you,  lost  ones,  dead  in  sin, 
This  pure  Christ  is  born  to-day, 
Born,  to  take  your  sins  away. 
Yes,  your  Saviour  lieth  here, 
Heaven's  King,  earth's  Conqueror, 

Lowly  birth, 

Poor  of  earth; 

Who  is  He? 

God  is  He. 
God  and  man  in  one,  is  He. 

H.  1708.     Tr.  Mary  Welden,  1887. 


538 


Christmas 


C.  M.  D. 


THE  new-born  King  Who  comes  to-day 
Brings  tidings  of  great  joy, 
Which  sin  can  never  take  away 

Nor  death  nor  hell  destroy. 
Rejoice,  ye  Gentile  lands,  rejoice, 

And  hail  this  glorious  dawn; 
For  God  comes  down,  frail  man  to  crown — 
The  Lord  of  Life  is  born! 


He  comes  not  as  a  king  of  earth, 

In  pomp  and  pride  to  reign; 
He  seeks  a  poor  and  humble  birth, 

But  free  from  sinful  stain; 
Rejoice,  ye  Gentile  lands,  rejoice, 

Glad  hymns  of  triumph  sing: 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 

He  comes,  your  God  and  King! 


HYMNS   FOB  CHILDREN  419 

3  Vnr  us  He  leaves  His  Father's  throne, 

His  sapphire  throne  on  high, 
And  conies  to  dwell  on  earth  alone, 

For  fallen  man  to  die. 
Rejoice,  ye  Gentile  lands,  rejoice, 

All  hail  Messiah's  dawn; 
Our  God  comes  down,  earth's  joy  and  crown: 

The  King  of  Love  is  born. 

4  Glad  Gentiles  in  their  eastern  home 

His  radiant  star  behold; 
To  God,  their  King,  they  joy  to  bring 

Sweet  incense,  myrrh,  and  gold. 
Rejoice,  ye  Gentile  lands,  rejoice, 

In  heaven  your  praises  sing, 
Before  Him  fall,  the  Lord  of  all, 

Your  Maker  and  your  King! 

5  We  join  your  song,  celestial  throng, 

Whose  anthems  never  cease, 
We  tune  our  lyres,  with  angel  choirs, 

To  hail  the  Prince  of  Peace! 
Rejoice,  ye  Gentile  lands,  rejoice, 

And  hail  Immanuers  morn; 
For  God  comes  down,  frail  man  to  crown: 

To  us  a  Child  is  born. 


539  Christmas  6  5,  6  5. 

^S  each  happy  Christmas 
Dawns  on  earth  again. 
Comes  the  holy  Christ  Child 
To  the  hearts  of  men; 


As 


2  Enters  with  His  blessing 
Into  every  home, 
Guides  and  guards  our  footsteps, 
As  we  go  and  come. 


420  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 

3  All  unknown,  beside  me 
He  will  ever  stand, 
And  will  safely  lead  me 
With  His  own  right  hand. 

Johann  Wilhelm  Hey,  1837.     Tr.  Harriet  Reynolds  Krauth,  1878. 

540  Christmas  Irregular. 

THERE  came  a  little  Child  to  earth, 
Long  ago; 
And  the  angels  of  God  proclaimed  His  birth, 

High  and  low. 
Out  in  the  night  so  calm  and  still, 

Their  song  was  heard; 
For  they  knew  that  the  Child  of  Bethlehem's  hill 
Was  Christ  the  Lord. 

2  Far  away  in  the  goodly  land, 

Fair  and  bright, 
Children  with  crowns  of  glory  stand, 

Robed  in  white. 
They  sing,  the  Lord  of  that  world  so  fair 

A  Child  was  born; 
And  that  they  might  His  crown  of  glory  share, 

Wore  crown  of  thorn. 

3  In  mortal  weakness,  want  and  pain, 

He  came  to  die, 
That  the  children  of  earth  might  in  glory  reign 

With  Him  on  high. 
And  evermore  in  robes  so  fair 

And  undefiled, 
Those  ransomed  children  His  praise  declare 

Who  was  a  Child. 

Emily  Elizabeth  Steele  Elliott,  1856. 
541  Christmas  Irregular. 

THOU  didst  leave  Thy  throne  and  Thy  kingly 
crown 
When  Thou  earnest  to  earth  for  me; 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN  421 

"But  in  Bethlehem's  home  there  was  found  no  room 

For  Thy  holy  Nativity. 
O  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus: 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

2  Heaven's  arches  rang  when  the  angels  sang, 

Proclaiming  Thy  royal  degree; 
But  in  lowly  birth  didst  Thou  come  to  earth, 

And  in  great  humility. 
O  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus; 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

3  The  foxes  found  rest,  and  the  bird  had  its  nest 

In  the  shade  of  the  forest  tree; 
But  Thy  couch  was  the  sod,  O  Thou  Son  of  God, 

In  the  desert  of  Galilee. 
O  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus: 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

4  Thou  earnest,  O  Lord,  with  the  living  Word 

That  should  set  Thy  children  free; 
But  with  mocking  scorn,  and  with  crown  of  thorn, 

They  bore  Thee  to  Calvary. 
O  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus: 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

5  When  the  heavens  shall  ring,  and  the  angels  sing 

At  Thy  coming  to  victory, 
Let  Thy  voice  call  me  home,  saying,  "Yet  there  is 
room, 

There  is  room  at  My  side  for  thee." 
And  my  heart  shall  rejoice,  Lord  Jesus: 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

Emily  Elizabeth  Steele  Elliott,  186± 

542  Epiphany  8  8. 

A  STAR  is  moving  through  the  skv, 
Alleluia ! 
Before  the  wise  men,  wondrouslv. 
Alleluia! 


42°2  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 

2  They  know  bv  this  that  heaven's  great  King, 

.  Alleluia! 
Good  news  to  them  on  earth  doth  bring. 
Alleluia! 

3  Thus  came  they  unto  Bethlehem, 

Alleluia! 
Thy  lamp,  O  Lord,  is  lighting  them. 
Alleluia ! 

4  Gold,  incense,  myrrh,  to  Him  they  bear, 

Alleluia ! 
And  psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  prepare. 
Alleluia ! 

5  Thus  should  we  also,  all  our  days, 

Alleluia! 
To  Jesus  offer  holy  praise. 
Alleluia! 

6  Praise  to  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

Alleluia! 
And  Holy  Ghost  upon  one  throne. 
Alleluia ! 

7  Praise  to  the  Holy  Trinity, 

Alleluia ! 
From  now  to  all  eternity. 
Alleluia ! 

Laurentius  Jonae  (?),  d.  1597. 
Tr.  Johan  Olaf  Wallin,  1819. 

543  Epiphany  8  6,  8  6,  8  8  7. 

THERE  came  three  kings,  ere  break  of  day, 
All  on  Epiphanie; 
Their  gifts  they  bare,  both  rich  and  rare, 

All,  all,  Lord  Christ  for  Thee; 
Gold,  frankincense,  and  myrrh  are  there. 
Where  is  the  King?  0  where?  O  where? 
O  where  is  the  King?  O  where? 


HYMNS   FOR   CHILDREN  4SS 

2  The  Star  shone  brightly  overhead, 

The  air  was  calm  and  still, 
O'er  Bethlehem's  fields  its  rays  were  shed, 

The  dew  lay  on  the  hill. 
We  see  no  throne,  no  palace  fair, 
Where  is  the  King?  O  where?  0  where? 
O  where  is  the  King?  O  where? 

3  An  old  man  knelt  at  a  manger  low, 

A  Babe  lay  in  the  stall; 
The  starlight  played  on  the  Infant  brow, 

Deep  silence  lay  o'er  all; 
A  maiden  bent  o'er  the  Babe  in  prayer: — 
There  is  the  King !  O  there !  O  there ! 
O  there  is  the  King!  0  there! 

Gerard  Moultrie. 

544  Lent  CM. 

THERE  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 
Outside  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified, 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell, 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear; 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  Blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin; 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 


424  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 

5  O,  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved, 
And  we  must  love  Him  too, 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  Blood, 
And  try  His  works  to  do. 

Cecil  France3  Alexander,  18^8. 


H( 


545  Palm  Sunday  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

rOSANNA !  loud  hosanna ! 
The  little  children  sang; 
Through  pillared  court  and  temple 

The  glorious  anthem  rang; 
To  Jesus  Who  had  blessed  them, 

Close  folded  to  His  breast, 

The  children  sang  their  praises, 

The  simplest  and  the  best. 

From  Olivet  they  followed, 

'Midst  an  exultant  crowd, 
Waving  the  victor  palm-branch, 

And  shouting  clear  and  loud; 
Bright  angels  joined  the  chorus 

Beyond  the  cloudless  sky: 
"Hosanna  in  the  highest: 

Glory  to  God  on  high!" 

Fair  leaves  of  silvery  olive 

They  strewed  upon  the  ground, 
Whilst  Salem's  circling  mountains 

Echoed  the  joyful  sound; 
The  Lord  of  men  and  angels 

Rode  on  in  lowly  state, 
Nor  scorned  that  little  children 

Should  on  His  bidding  wait. 

"Hosanna  in  the  highest !" 

That  ancient  song  we  sing; 
For  Christ  is  our  Redeemer, 

The  Lord  of  heaven,  our  King. 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN  406 

Oh!  may  we  ever  praise  Him 

With  heart,  and  life,  and  voice, 
And  in  His  blissful  presence 

Eternally  rejoice! 

Jeannette  Threlfall,  1873. 


W1 


546  Palm  Sunday  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

rHEN,  His  salvation  bringing, 
To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  His  Name. 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But,  as  He  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 
And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  ' 'Hosanna 

To  David's  Royal  Son!" 

For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Would  their  hosannas  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words? 
No!  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

John  King,  1830. 

547  Easter  7  7,77,87. 
rE  will  carol  joyfully 

On  this  holy  festal  day; 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King 


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426  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 

Grateful  homage  we  will  bring. 
Carol,  carol,  carol,  carol 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 

2  We  will  carol  joyfully, 

As  with  sweet  accord  we  bring 
Praise  from  every  heart  and  voice 

To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 
Carol,  carol,  carol,  carol 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 

3  We  will  carol  joyfully, 

While  our  love  and  thanks  we  give 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King, 

Him  Who  died  that  we  might  live. 
Carol,  carol,  carol,  carol 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 

4  We  will  carol  joyfully, 

And  to  Him  our  offerings  bring — 
Grateful  hearts,  with  love  and  praise, 

To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 
Carol,  carol,  carol,  carol 
To  our  risen  Lord  and  King. 

548  Easter  7  7  7,  6. 

EASTER  flowers  are  blooming  bright, 
Easter  skies  pour  radiant  light; 
Christ  our  Lord  is  risen  in  might, 
Glory  in  the  highest ! 

2  Angels  caroled  this  sweet  lay, 
When  in  manger  rude  He  lay; 
Now  once  more  cast  grief  away, 

Glory  in  the  highest! 

3  He,  then  born  to  grief  and  pain, 
Now  to  glory  born  again, 
Calleth  forth  our  gladdest  strain, 

Glory  in  the  highest ! 


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427 


4  As  He  riseth,  rise  we  too, 
Tune  we  heart  and  voice  Knew, 
Offering  homage  glad  and  true, 
Glory  in  the  highest. 

Mary  A.  Sicholson,  1875. 

549  Ascension  6  5,  6  5.  D. 

GOLDEN  harps  are  sounding, 
Angels  voices  ring, 
Pearly  gates  are  opened, 
Opened  for  the  King. 
Jesus,  King  of  Glory, 

Jesus,  King  of  Love, 
Is  gone  up  in  triumph 
To  His  throne  above. 

"All  His  suffering  ended," 

Joyfully  use  sing: 
"Jesus  hath  ascended; 

Glory  to  our  King!" 

2  He  Who  came  to  save  us, 

He  Who  bled  and  died, 
Now  is  crowned  with  glory 

At  His  Father's  side. 
Never  more  to  suffer, 

Never  more  to  die, 
Jesus,  King  of  Glory, 

Has  gone  up  on  high. 

3  Praying  for  His  children 

In  that  blessed  place, 
Calling  them  to  glory, 

Sending  them  His  grace; 
His  bright  home  preparing, 

Faithful  ones,  for  you, 
Jesus  ever  liveth, 

Ever  loveth,  too. 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal,  1872. 


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550  Whitsuntide  6  5,  6  5. 

[OLY  Spirit,  hear  us, 
Help  us  while  we  sing; 
Breathe  into  the  music 
Of  the  praise  we  bring. 

2  Holy  Spirit,  prompt  us 
When  we  kneel  to  pray; 

Nearer  come,  and  teach  us 
What  we  ought  to  say. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  shine  Thou 
On  the  Book  we  read; 

Gild  its  holy  pages 

With  the  light  we  need. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  give  us 
Each  a  lowly  mind; 

Make  us  more  like  Jesus, 
Gentle,  pure,  and  kind. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  brighten 
Little  deeds  of  toil; 

And  our  playful  pastimes 
Let  no  folly  spoil. 

6  Holy  Spirit,  keep  us 
Safe  from  sins  which  lie 

Hidden  by  some  pleasure 
From  our  youthful  eye. 

7  Holy  Spirit,  help  us 
Daily  by  Thy  might 

What  is  wrong  to  conquer, 
And  to  choose  the  right. 

William  Henry  Parker,  1880. 

551  Baptism  and  Confirmation  L.  M. 

IOD  spake,  my  child,  God  spake  to  thee: 
"I  will  thy  God  and  Father  be!" 


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Say  thou  to  Him:  "0  Father  mine, 
I  am  Thy  child;  yes,  truly  Thine!" 

2  God  spake,  my  child,  God  spake  to  thee: 
"I  will  thy  Lord  and  Saviour  be!" 

Say  thou  to  Him:  "0  Saviour  mine, 
I  will  no  service  know  but  Thine!" 

3  God  spake,  my  child,  God  spake  to  thee: 
"I  will  thy  Light  and  Comfort  be!" 

Say  thou  to  Him:  "Light,  Comfort  mine, 
Dwell  Thou  in  me;  my  heart  is  Thine!" 

4  When  baptized  in  His  Name,  to  thee 
God  spake,  my  child,  thus  tenderly; 
Consider  well  His  words  divine, 

Say  ever:  "Lord,  I  will  be  Thine!" 


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Hdnel. 

Tr.  Mary  Welden,  1883. 

552  Baptism  and  Confirmation  6  5,  6  5.  D. 

WAS  made  a  Christian 
When  my  name  was  given, 
One  of  God's  dear  children 

And  an  heir  of  heaven. 
In  the  name  of  Christian 

I  will  glory  now, 
Evermore  remember 

My  baptismal  vow. 

I  must,  like  a  Christian, 

Shun  all  evil  ways, 
Keep  the  faith  of  Jesus, 

Serve  Him  all  my  days. 
Called  to  be  a  Christian, 

I  will  praise  the  Lord, 
Seek  for  His  assistance 

So  to  keep  my  word. 


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All  a  Christian's  blessings 

I  will  claim  for  mine : 
Holy  work  and  worship,, 

Fellowship  divine. 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Give  me  grace,  that  I 
Still  may  live  a  Christian, 

And  a  Christian  die. 

John  Samuel  Jones,  cir.  1880. 


553 


C.  M. 


\  ROUND  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 
il  Thousands  of  children  stand : 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
A  holy,  happy  band, 

Singing:  Glory,  glory, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

2  In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white 

Shall  each  one  be  arrayed; 

Shall  dwell  in  everlasting  light, 

And  joys  that  never  fade. 

3  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 

Where  all  is  peace  and  joy  and  love? 

How  came  those  children  there? 

4  Because  the  Saviour  shed  His  Blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin; 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  and  clean. 

5  On  earth  they  sought  the  Saviour's  grace, 

On  earth  they  loved  His  Name; 
At  last  they  see  His  blessed  face, 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb. 

Anne  Houlditch  Shepherd,  1836. 


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7  6,  7  G. 
LLL  things  bright,  and  beautiful, 
All  creatures,  great  and  small, 
All  things  wise  and  wonderful, 
The  Lord  God  made  them  all. 

2  Each  little  flower  that  opens, 
Each  little  bird  that  sings, 

He  made  their  glowing  colors, 
He  made  their  tiny  wings. 

All  things  bright  and  beautiful. 

All  creatures  great  and  small, 
All  things  wise  and  wonderful, 

The  Lord  God  made  them  all. 

3  The  rich  man  in  his  castle, 
The  poor  man  at  his  gate, 

God  made  them,  high  or  lowly, 
And  ordered  their  estate. 

4  The  purple-headed  mountain, 
The  river  running  by, 

The  sunset,  and  the  morning 
That  brightens  up  the  sky; 

5  The  cold  wind  in  the  winter, 
The  pleasant  summer  sun, 

The  ripe  fruits  in  the  garden,. 
He  made  them  every  one. 

6  The  tall  trees  in  the  greenwood, 
The  meadows  where  we  play, 

The  rushes  by  the  water 
We  gather  every  day. 

7  He  gave  us  eyes  to  see  them, 
And  lips  that  we  might  tell 

How  great  is  God  Almighty, 
Who  has  made  all  things  well. 

Cecil  Frances  Alexander,  18+8. 


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555 

8  7,  8  7. 

TESUS  loves  me,  Jesus  loves  me! 
%J    He  is  always,  always  near; 

If  I  try  to  please  Him  truly. 

There  is  naught  that  I  can  fear. 

2  Jesus  loves  me;  well  I  know  it, 

For  to  save  my  soul  He  died; 

He  for  me  bore  pain  and  sorrow. 

Nailed  hands  and  pierced  side. 

3  Jesus  loves  me;  night  and  morning 

Jesus  hears  the  prayers  I  pray; 

And  He  never,  never  leaves  me. 

When  I  work  or  when  I  play. 

4  Jesus  loves  me;  and  He  watches 

Over  me  with  loving  eye, 

And  He  sends  His  holy  angels, 

Safe  to  keep  me  till  I  die. 

5  Jesus  loves  me;  0  Lord  Jesus, 

Xow  I  pray  Thee  by  Thy  love, 

Keep  me  ever  pure  and  holy. 

Till  I  come  to  Thee  above! 

556 

7  7,  8  8,  7  7. 

T  AM  Jesus'  little  lamb, 
X  Ever  glad  at  heart  I  am; 

Jesus  loves  me,  Jesus  knows  me. 

All  things  fair  and  good  He  shows  me, 

Even  calls  me  by  my  name; 

Every  day  He  is  the  same. 

v2  Safely  in  and  out  I  go, — 

Jesus  loves  and  keeps  me  so. 

When  I  hunger,  Jesus  feeds  me; 

When  I  thirst,  my  Shepherd  leads  me 

Where  the  waters  softly  flow. 

Where  the  sweetest  pastures  grow. 

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3  Should  I  not  be  always  glad? 
None  whom  Jesus  loves  are  sad; 
And  when  this  short  life  is  ended, 
Those  whom  the  Good  Shepherd  tended 
Will  be  taken  to  the  skies, 
There  to  dwell  in  Paradise. 

Henrietta  Luise  inn  Hayn, 

Tr.  William  Fleming  Sterenson,  1871. 

557  118,12  9. 

1  THINK,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to  His  fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 

i  I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed  on  my  head. 
That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me. 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind  look  when  He 
said: 
"Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me." 

3  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love; 
And  if  now  I  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above; 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone  to  prepare 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven; 
Full  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there; 
"For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

5  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander  and  fall. 

Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home; 
I  should  like  them  to  know  there  is  room  for  them  all, 
And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come. 

6  I  long  for  that  blessed  and  glorious  time, 

The  fairest  and  brightest  and  best, 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime, 
Shall  crowd  to  His  arms  and  be  blest. 

Jemima  Luke,  IS4I. 


434 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 


558  8  6,  7  6,  7  6,  7  I 

THERE'S  a  Friend  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  Friend  Who  never  changes, 

Whose  love  will  never  die; 
Our  earthly  friends  may  fail  us, 

And  change  with  changing  years, 
This  Friend  is  always  worthy 
Of  that  dear  Name  He  bears. 

2  There's  a  rest  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
For  those  who  love  the  Saviour, 

And  Abba,  Father,  cry; 
A  rest  from  every  turmoil, 

From  sin  and  danger  free, 
Where  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 

3  There's  a  home  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy; 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it, 

Nor  can  with  it  compare; 
For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  could  be  happier  there. 

4  There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky; 
And  all  who  look  for  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  by  and  by; 
A  crown  of  brightest  glory, 

Which  He  will  then  bestow 
On  all  who  love  the  Saviour, 

And  walk  with  Him  below. 


5  There's  a  song  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 


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435 


And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music, 
And  a  palm  of  victory. 

And  all  above  is  treasured, 
And  found  in  Christ  alone; 

O,  come,  dear  little  children 
That  all  may  be  your  own. 


Albert  Midlane,  1859. 


559 


8  7,  8  7. 


HEAVENLY  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 
On  Thy  children  gathered  here; 
May  they  all,  Thy  Name  confessing, 
Be  to  Thee  for  ever  dear. 

2  May  they  be  like  Joseph,  loving, 

Dutiful,  and  chaste,  and  pure; 
And  their  faith,  like  David's,  proving 
Steadfast  unto  death  endure. 

3  Holy  Saviour,  Who  in  meekness 

Didst  vouchsafe  a  child  to  be, 
Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  weakness, 
Bless,  and  make  them  like  to  Thee. 

4  Bear  Thy  lambs,  when  they  are  weary, 

In  Thine  arms  and  at  Thy  breast; 

Through  life's  desert,  dry  and  dreary, 

Bring  them  to  Thy  heavenly  rest. 

Christopher  Wordsworth,  1863. 


560 


W 


7  7. 


HO  is  He  in  yonder  stall, 
At  Whose  feet  the  shepherds  fall? 

'Tis  the  Lord!  0  wondrous  story! 
9Tis  the  Lord,  the  King  of  Glory! 
At  His  feet  we  humbly  fall: 
Crown  Him,  crown  Him,  Lord  of  all! 


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2  Who  is  He  in  yonder  cot, 
Bending  to  His  toilsome  lot? 

3  Who  is  He  in  deep  distress 
Fasting  in  the  wilderness? 

4  .Who  is  He  that  stands  and  weeps 
At  the  grave  where  Lazarus  sleeps? 

5  Lo,  at  midnight,  Who  is  He 
Praying  in  Gethsemane? 

6  Who  is  He,  in  Calvary's  throes, 
Asks  for  blessings  on  His  foes? 

7  Who  is  He  that  from  the  grave 
Comes  to  heal  and  help  and  save? 

8  Who  is  He  that  from  His  throne 
Rules  the  world  of  light  alone? 

Benjamin  Russell  Hanby, 

1866- 

561                                                                                            7  7, 

7  7. 

/^\  ENTLE  Jesus,  meek  and  mild, 
\JT  Look  upon  a  little  child; 
Pity  my  simplicity, 
Suffer  me  to  come  to  Thee. 

2  Fain  I  would  to  Thee  be  brought, 
Dearest  Lord,  forbid  it  not; 
Give  a  little  child  a  place 
In  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace. 

3  Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee, 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek  and  mild; 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 

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43? 


4  Fain  I  would  be  as  Thou  art; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  heart; 
Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind; 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 

5  Thou  didst  live  to  God  alone. 
Thou  didst  never  seek  Thine  own, 
Thou  Thyself  didst  never  please: 
God  was  all  Thy  happiness. 

f>  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am; 
Make  me  Saviour,  what  Thou  art, 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 

7  I  shall  then  showr  forth  Thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days; 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  Holy  Child,  in  me. 

Charles  Wesley,  11  tf. 


562 


6  5,  6  5.  D. 


FROM  the  eastern  mountains 
Pressing  on  they  come, 
Wise  men  in  their  wisdom, 

To  His  humble  home; 
Stirred  by  deep  devotion, 

Hasting  from  afar, 
Ever  journeying  onward, 
Guided  by  a  Star. 

Light  of  Life,  that  sJiinest 
Ere  the  world  began. 

Draw  Thou  near  and  lighten 
Ev'ry  heart  of  man. 

There  their  Lord  and  Saviour 

Meek  and  lowly  lay, 
Wondrous  Light  that  led  them 

Onward  on  their  way, 


438 


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Ever  now  to  lighten 

Nations  from  afar, 
As  they  journey  homeward 

By  that  guiding  Star. 

3  Thou  Who  in  a  manger 

Once  hast  lowly  lain, 
Who  dost  now  in  glory 

O'er  all  kingdoms  reign 
Gather  in  the  heathen, 

Who  in  lands  afar 
Ne'er  have  seen  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  Star. 

4  Gather  in  the  outcasts, 

All  who've  gone  astray, 
Throw  Thy  radiance  o'er  them, 

Guide  them  on  their  way, 
Those  who  never  knew  Thee, 

Those  who've  wandered  far, 
Lead  them  by  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  Star. 

5  Onward  through  the  darkness 

Of  the  lonely  night, 
Shining  still  before  them 

With  Thy  kindly  light, 
Guide  them,  Jew  and  Gentile, 

Homeward  from  afar, 
Young  and  old  together, 

By  Thy  guiding  Star: — 

6  Until  every  nation, 

Whether  bond  or  free, 
'Neath  Thy  starlit  banner, 

Jesus,  follows  Thee 
O'er  the  distant  mountains 

To  that  heavenly  home, 
Where  no  sin  nor  sorrow 

Evermore  shall  come. 


Godfrey  Thring,  1873. 


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439 


563 


8  7.  8 


GOD  of  heaven,  hear  our  singing; 
Only  little  ones  are  we, 
Yet  a  great  petition  bringing, 
Father,  now  we  come  to  Thee. 

2  Let  Thy  kingdom  come,  we  pray  Thee! 

Let  the  world  in  Thee  find  rest ; 

Let  all  know  Thee  and  obey  Thee, 

Loving,  praising,  blessing,  blest! 

3  Let  the  sweet  and  joyful  story 

Of  the  Saviour's  wondrous  love, 
Wake  on  earth  a  song  of  glory, 
Like  the  angels'  song  above. 

4  Father,  send  the  glorious  hour, 

Every  heart  be  Thine  alone! 
For  the  kingdom  and  the  power, 
And  the  glory,  are  Thine  own. 

Frances  Ridley  Harergal,  1869. 


564 


6  5,  6  5.  D. 


SAVIOUR,  Blessed  Saviour, 
Listen  while  we  sing, 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King. 
All  we  have  to  offer, 
All  we  hope  to  be, 
Body,  soul  and  spirit. 
All  we  yield  to  Thee. 

Nearer,  ever  nearer, 

Christ,  w^e  draw  to  Thee, 
Deep  in  adoration, 

Bending  low  the  knee; 
Thou  for  our  redemption 

Cam'st  on  earth  to  die; 
Thou,  that  we  might  follow, 

Hast  gone  up  on  high. 


440 


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Great  and  ever  greater 

Are  Thy  mercies  here; 
True  and  everlasting 

Are  the  glories  there, 
Where  no  pain  or  sorrow, 

Toil  or  care  is  known, 
Where  the  angel  legions 

Circle  round  Thy  throne. 

Onward,  ever  onward, 

Journeying  o'er  the  road 
Worn  by  saints  before  us, 

Journeying  on  to  God, 
Leaving  all  behind  us, 

May  we  hasten  on, 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  wron. 


Godfrey  Thring, 


565  8  7,  8  7,  4  7. 

SAVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 
Much  we  need  Thy  tend'rest  care; 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 
For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us:  Thine  we  are. 

2  We  are  Thine;  do  Thou  befriend  us, 

Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way; 
Keep  Thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 
Seek  us  when  we  go  astray; 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Hear  us  children  when  we  pray. 

3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Early  let  us  turn  to  Thee. 


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14] 


Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor, 
Early  let  us  do  Thy  will; 

Blessed  Lord  and  only  Saviour, 
With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  stilL 


Anon.     Hymns  for  the  Young,  16-32. 


566 


JESUS,  high  in  glory. 
Lend  a  listening  ear; 
When  we  bow  before  Thee, 
Children's  praises  hear. 

Though  Thou  art  so  holy, 

Heaven's  Almighty  King, 
Thou  wilt  stoop  to  listen 

When  Thy  praise  we  sing. 

We  are  only  children. 

Weak  and  apt  to  stray; 
Saviour,  guide  and  keep  us 

In  the  heavenly  way. 

Save  us,  Lord,  from  sinning; 

Watch  us  day  by  day; 
Help  us  now  to  love  Thee; 

Take  our  sins  away; 

Then,  when  Jesus  calls  us 

To  our  heavenly  home, 
We  would  gladly  answer: 

"Saviour,  Lord,  we  come." 

Harriet  Burn  MflcKeerer, 


567 


JESUS,  meek  and  gentle. 
Son  of  God,  Most  High, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thv  children's  cry. 


6  5.  6  5. 


442  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 

2  Pardon  our  offences, 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 

•  3  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love, 
Draw  us,  Holy  Jesus, 
To  the  realms  above. 

4  Lead  us  on  our  journey, 
Be  Thyself  the  Way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 

George  Rundle  Prynne,  1856. 


568  7  7,7  7. 

AVIOUR,  teach  me,  day  by  day, 
Love's  sweet  lesson  to  obey; 
Sweeter  lesson  cannot  be : 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 


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2  With  a  child's  glad  heart  of  love 
At  Thy  bidding  may  I  move; 
Prompt  to  serve  and  follow  Thee, 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 

3  Teach  me  thus  Thy  steps  to  trace, 
Strong  to  follow  in  Thy  grace; 
Learning  how  to  love  from  Thee, 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 

4  Love  in  loving  finds  employ, 
In  obedience  all  her  joy; 
Ever  new  that  joy  will  be, 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 

Jane  Eliza  Leeson,  18$. 


HYMNS   FOR  CHILDREN 


443 


569 


7  7  7,  6. 


JESUS,  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Far  above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Look  on  us  with  loving  eye; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2  Little  hearts  may  love  Thee  well, 
Little  lips  Thy  love  may  tell, 
Little  hymns  Thy  praises  swell; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

3  Be  Thou  with  us  every  day, 
In  our  work  and  in  our  play, 
When  we  learn  and  when  we  pray; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

4  May  we  grow  from  day  to  day, 
Glad  to  learn  each  holy  way, 
Ever  ready  to  obey; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

5  May  our  thoughts  be  undefiled; 
May  our  words  be  true  and  mild; 
Make  us  each  a  holy  child; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

6  Jesus,  Son  of  God  Most  High, 
Who  didst  in  the  manger  lie, 
Who  upon  the  Cross  didst  die; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

7  Jesus,  from  Thy  heavenly  throne 
Watching  o'er  each  little  one, 
Till  our  life  on  earth  is  done, 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

Thomas  Benson  Pollock,  1870  (?). 


570 


S 


For  the  Xursery 

LEEP,  baby,  sleep! 
Thy  mother  watch  doth  keep 


4  6,  8  8,  4. 


U4  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 

With  love  that  knows  no  weariness, 
Untiring  in  its  tenderness. 
Sleep,  baby,  sleep! 

2  Sleep,  baby,  sleep! 
The  angels  watch  will  keep, 

And  whisper  as  they  hover  nigh 
Of  heavenly  love  beyond  the  sky. 
Sleep,  baby,  sleep! 

3  Sleep,  baby,  sleep! 

God  grant  thee  slumbers  deep; 
And  peacefully  as  dews  of  heaven 
Lie  cradled  in  the  flowers  at  even, 
Sleep,  baby,  sleep! 

4  Sleep,  baby,  sleep! 

Xo  weary  watch  we'll  keep: 
When  Jesus  calls  us  to  His  breast, 
There  sweetly  we'll  together  rest. 
Sleep,  baby,  sleep! 

Ferdinand  F.  Buermeyer,  1876. 


571  Morning  ('.  M. 

rY  Father,  for  another  night 
Of  quiet  sleep  and  rest, 
For  all  the  joy  of  morning  light, 
Thv  holv  Name  be  blest. 


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2  Xow  with  the  new-born  day  I  give 

Myself  anew  to  Thee, 
That  as  Thou  wiliest  I  may  live, 
And  what  Thou  wiliest  be. 

3  Whatever  I  do,  things  great  or  small, 

Whate'er  I  speak  or  frame, 
Thy  glory  may  I  seek  in  all, 
Do  all  in  Jesus'  Name. 


HYMN-   FOB   CHILDBEN  M£ 

4  My  Father,  for  His  sake,  I  pray 
Thy  child  accept  and  hie--: 
And  lead  me  by  Thy  grace  to-day 

In  paths  of  right* 

ry  William*  I 

572  Mor*i*Q  (14  6,44  6. 

THE  morning  bright, 
With  rosy  light, 

Hath  waked  me  from  my  sleep; 

Father,  I  own 

Thy  love  alone 
Thy  little  ones  doth  keep. 

2  All  through  the  day, 
I  humbly  pray. 

Be  Thou  my  Guard  and  Guide; 

My  sins  forgive. 

And  let  me  live, 
Blest  Jesus,  near  Thy  side. 

3  0  make  Thy  rest 
Within  my  breast. 

Great  Spirit  of  all  grace; 

Make  me  like  Thee; 

Then  shall  I  be 
Prepared  to  see  Thy  face. 

4  To  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  One, 

Great  God  Whom  I  adore, 

All  glory  be, 

My  God,  to  Thee, 
Both  now,  and  evermore. 

Thomas  Osmund  Summer 
Dox.  Godfrey   Thrr 


446 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 


573  Evening 

MY  Father,  hear  my  prayer, 
Before  I  go  to  rest; 
It  is  Thy  little  child 

That  cometh  to  be  blest. 

2  Forgive  me  all  my  sin, 

And  let  me  sleep  this  night 
In  safety  and  in  peace, 
Until  the  morning  light. 

3  Lord,  help  me  every  day 

To  love  Thee  more  and  more, 
And  try  to  do  Thy  will 
Much  better  than  before. 

4  Now  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

Ere  I  lie  down  to  rest; 
It  is  Thy  little  child 

That  cometh  to  be  blest. 


6  6,  6  6. 


E.  C.  W.  in  Book  of  Praise  for  Children,  1875. 


574  Evening 

NOW  the  day  is  over, 
Night  is  drawing  nigh, 
Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky. 

2  Now  the  darkness  gathers, 

Stars  their  watches  keep, 
Birds,  and  beasts,  and  flowers 
Soon  will  be  asleep. 

3  Jesus,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose, 

With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 

May  mine  eyelids  close. 


6  5,  6  5. 


HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN  447 

4  Grant  to  little  children 

Visions  bright  of  Thee; 
Guard  the  sailors  tossing 
On  the  deep  blue  sea. 

5  Through  the  long  night-watches 

May  Thine  angels  spread 

Their  white  wings  above  me, 

Watching  round  my  bed. 

6  When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure  and  fresh  and  sinless 
In  Thy  holy  eyes. 

7  Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  Thee,  blest  Spirit, 
Whilst  all  ages  run. 

Sabine  Baring-Gould,  1865. 

575  Evening  7  6,  7  6.  D. 

THE  hours  of  day  are  over, 
The  evening  calls  us  home; 
Once  more  to  Thee,  O  Father, 

With  thankful  hearts  we  come. 
For  all  Thy  countless  blessings 

We  praise  Thy  holy  Name, 
And  own  Thy  love  unchanging, 
Through  days  and  years  the  same. 

2  For  this,  O  Lord,  we  bless  Thee, 

For  this  we  thank  Thee  most : 
The  cleansing  of  the  sinful, 

The  saving  of  the  lost, 
The  Teacher  ever  present, 

The  Friend  for  ever  nigh, 
The  home  prepared  by  Jesus 

For  us  above  the  sky. 


448  HYMNS  FOR  CHILDREN 

3  Lord,  gather  all  Thy  children 

To  meet  Thee  there  at  last, 
Where  earthly  tasks  are  ended, 

And  earthly  days  are  past; 
With  all  our  dear  ones  round  us 

In  that  eternal  home, 
Where  death  no  more  shall  part  us, 

And  night  shall  never  come. 

John  Ellerton,  1858. 

576  Evening  4  4  6,  4  4  6. 

THE  daylight  fades, 
The  evening  shades 
Are  gathering  round  my  head; 
Father  above, 
I  praise  that  love 
Which  nightly  guards  my  bed. 

2  While  Thou  art  near, 
I  need  not  fear 

The  gloom  of  midnight  hour; 

Blest  Jesus,  still 

From  every  ill 
Defend  me  with  Thy  power! 

3  Pardon  my  sin, 
And  enter  in 

To  sanctify  my  heart; 

Spirit  Divine, 

O  make  me  Thine, 
And  ne'er  from  me  depart ! 

Thomas  Osmund  Summers,  1849. 


377  Eveninq  8  7,  8  7. 

[ESTJS,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me; 
Bless  Thy  little  lamb  to-night; 
Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me, 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 


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FOB   YOUNG    PEOPLE 


449 


2  Through  this  day  Thy  hand  has  led  me, 
And  I  thank  Thee  for  Thy  care; 
Thou  hast  wanned  me,  clothed  and  fed  me, 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 


3  Let  my  sins  be  all  forgiven; 
Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well; 
Take  toe,  when  I  die,  to  heaven, 
Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell. 


Mary  Lundie  Dunca 


578' 


FOR  YOUNG   PEOPLE 

O  CHRISTIANS!  leagued  together, 
To  battle  for  the  right, 
Arise  and  don  your  armor, 

Put  the  foe  to  flight. 
We've  given  our  allegiance, 
To  serve  without  surcease 
The  mighty  Lord  of  Armies 
And  gentle  Prince  of  Peace. 

All  hail,  our  glorious  Saviour! 

We  march  where  Thou  hast  trod, 
To  seek  Thy  House  of  Triumph, 

The  City  of  our  God. 

Then  onward  be  the  war-cry 

And  onward  still,  so  long 
As  we  have  self  to  conquer, 

Souls' to  cheer  with  song, 
Let  sound  the  martial  music, 

Ring  our  the  bugle  call 
To  rally  for  the  conflict 

Our  people  one  and  all. 


P.  M. 


*  This  Hvmn  is  additional  to  the  Collection. 


450 


FOR  YOUNG   PEOPLE 


We  proudly  bear  as  banner 

A  cross  within  the  heart, 
To  show  that  we  have  chosen 

Christ,  the  better  part. 
Then  joy  and  peace  and  comfort 

Shall  blossom  as  a  rose, 
Until  our  earthly  blessings 

The  worth  of  heaven  disclose. 


Lillian  Weaver  Cassaday,  1893. 
Refrain  by  Margaret  R.  Seebach,  1915. 


INDEXES 

SUPPLEMENTARY  HYMNS 

FOR  USE   UNDER  THE   SEVERAL  RUBRICS 

ADVENT 

34  Joy  to  the  world! 

8.5  Lord  of  mercy  and  of  might. 
126  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King! 
377  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 
42.5  Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord! 

513  Lo!  He  comes, 

514  Great  God,  what  do  I  see 

515  Day  of  wrath! 

519  Ten  thousand  times 
526  The  world  is  very  evil. 

CHRISTMAS 

12  Come,  Thou  long-expected 
38  As  with  gladness  men  of  old. 
42  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed. 

45  0  Saviour  of  our  race. 
311  Songs  of  praise 
530-541  Hymns  for  Children. 

THE   CIRCUMCISION  AND   THE   NAME   OF   JESUS 

131  All  hail  the  power                     1  343  How  sweet  the  Name 
264  0  for  a  heart  to  praise 

EPIPHANY 

34  Joy  to  the  world! 
129  Beautiful  Saviour! 
131  All  hail  the  power 
208  Lord  of  our  life, 
217  Thou,  Whose  almighty 
210  Jesus  shall  reign 
224  0  Zion,  haste, 
233  At  even  ere  the  sun  was  set. 
23.5  Where  cross  the  crowded 
236  Thine  arm,  0  Lord, 

293  From  all  that  dwell  below 

294  0  worship  the  King, 
352  0  Jesus,  King  most 
373  0  Light,  Whose  beams 

423  God  of  Mercy,  God  of  Grace 
450  Christ,  Whose  glory  fills 
501  The  ocean  hath  no  danger. 
542,  543  Hymns  for  Children. 
Also  Missions  (216-238). 

THE  FESTIVAL  OF  THE  TRANSFIGURATION 

43  0  One  with  God  the  Father    1     47  0  Christ,  our  true 
46  Light  of  the  anxious  heart.      |   129  Beautiful  Saviour! 

451 

4,52                                       INDEXES 

SEPTUAGESIMA  TO  LENT 

63  0  Love,  how  deep, 

373  O  Light,  Whose  beams 

168  Lord,  Thy  Word  abideth. 

378  Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  Cross? 

260  Jesus,  still  lead  on. 

383  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth 

276  Love  divine,  all  love 

393  Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord. 

325  Jesus  sinners  doth  receive. 

395  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

351  Jesus,  my  Lord, 

425  Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord! 

356  0  draw  me,  Saviour, 

432  Almighty  God!     Thy  Word 

368  Thou  art  the  Way; 

486  WTe  plough  the  fields, 

LENT 

54  0  mean  may  seem  this 

333  Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me. 

55  How  shall  I  follow  Him 

337  Just  as  I  am, 

80  Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and 

339  Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts. 

82  Saviour,  when  in  dust 

347  Friend  of  the  weary, 

85  Lord  of  mercy  and  of  might. 

360  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee. 

90  Glorv  be  to  Jesus. 

364  O  Love,  Who  formedst  me 

102  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God! 

365  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus 

103  O  perfect  life  of  love! 

367  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus. 

130  Come,  let  us  join  our 

370  Lord,  to  whom  except  to 

188  Let  Thv  Blood  in  mercy 

371  Jesus,  Lover  of  mv  soul. 

267  O  Thou,  to  Whose 

381  O  Thou  best  Gift  of  Heaven! 

273  Here  behold  me, 

390  Jesus,  I  my  cross  have 

315  Out  of  the  deep  I  call. 

391  In  the  hour  of  trial. 

316  With  broken  heart 

392  O  Thou,  the  contrite  sinners' 

317  Out  of  the  depths  I  cry 

394  O  Thou,  from  Whom  all 

320  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me. 

404  O  help  us,  Lord ! 

321  Approach,  my  soul. 

408  Mv  God  and  Father,  while 

324  Weary  of  earth,  and  laden 

429  Behold  us,  Lord,  a  little 

325  "Jesus  sinners  doth  receive." 

544  There  is  a  green  hill 

PALM   SUNDAY 

6  O  how  shall  I  receive  Thee? 

545  Hosanna!  loud  hosanna! 

42  Hail  to  the  Lord's 

546  When,  His  salvation 

131  All  hail  the  power 

564  Saviour,  Blessed  Saviour. 

425  Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord! 

HOLY 

WEEK 

58  O  God,  I  love  Thee: 

78  Jesus,  Saviour,  Son  of  God. 

60  Hail,  Thou  once 

81  Suffering  Son  of  Man, 

61  Sweet  the  moments, 

84  Jesus,  in  Thy  dying  woes. 

64  Lord  Jesus,  when  we  stand 

86  All  glory,  laud,  and  honor. 

65  Wide  open  are  Thy  hands. 

94  Now,  my  soul,  thv  voice 

66  We  sing  the  praise  of  Him 

95  Lord,  Thy  Death* 

77  There  is  a  fountain  filled 

97  When  I  survey  the 

SUPPLEMENTARY    HYMNS                      IfiS 

98  Chrisl  the  Life  of  all  the 
343  Jesus,  Thou  art  my 
829  Jesus,  Thy  Blood  and 
\Ot  what  these  hands 
333  Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  tor  me. 
392  C)  Thou,  the  contrite  sinners' 

394  0  Thou,  from  Whom  all 

395  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt. 

396  Thou  art  my  hiding-place, 
:i!>7   Forsake  me  not.  my  Cod. 
t2.3   Ilo-anna  to  the  living  Lord! 
4?  L  The  sun  is  sinking  fast. 

EASTER 

130  Come,  let  US  join  our 

136  I  know  that  my  Redeemer 

441  0  day  of  rest  and  gladness. 

442  This  is  the  day  of  light. 
.511  Jesus  Christ,  my  sure 
547  We  will  carol  joyfully. 

asce: 

sSIOX 

GO  Hail,  Thou  once  despised 

125  The  Head  that  once  was 

126  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King! 

127  Alleluia!  sing  to  Jesus. 

128  0  Christ,  our  Hope, 

133  Hark!  ten  thousand  harps 

134  Crown  Him  with  many 
137  Where  high  the  heavenly 
361  0  Saviour,  precious  Saviour. 
516  Plea ven ward  still  our 
529  0  Son  of  God, 
549  Golden  harps  are  sounding. 

THE   KINGDOM   AXE 

I   GLORY  OF  CHRIST 

36  To  the  Name  of  our 

44  Join  all  the  glorious  names. 

59  0  Christ,  our  King, 

60  Hail,  Thou  once  despised 
S?  Jesus!  exalted  far  on  high. 

161  Round  the  Lord  in  glory 
219  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er 
295  Blessing  and  honor, 

309  0  could  I  speak 

310  When  morning  gilds  the 
349  0  Morning  Star,  so  pure, 

351  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God, 

352  0  Jesus,  King  mo-t 

389  One  there  is  above  all  others. 
529  0  Son  of  God, 

WHITSUNDAY— Tl 

FIE   HOLY  SPIRIT 

123  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high. 
217  Thou,  Whose  almighty 
222  0  Spirit  of  the  living  God. 

386  Shine  Thou  upon  us.  Lord. 
421  Blessed  Jesus,  at  Thy  word. 
550  Holy  Spirit,  hear  us. 

TRINITY   SUNDAY— 

THE  HOLY  TRINITY 

217  Thou,  Whose  almighty 
271  Let  me  be  Thine  for  ever. 

274  Lead  us,  Heavenly  Father, 
475  Holy  Father,  cheer  our  way. 

THE   1 

ft'ORD 

146  Come,  Holy  Spirit, 
19.5  A  mighty  Fortress 
218  Awake,  Thou  Spirit, 
221   Lord  of  all  power 

386  Shine  Thou  upon  us,  Lord. 
430  On  what  has  now  been  sown. 
432  Almighty  God!  Thy  Word 

454                                       INDEXES 

CONFIRMATION 

260  Jesus,  still  lead  on. 

271  Let  me  be  Thine  for  ever. 

282  Shepherd  of  tender  youth. 

356  0  draw  me,  Saviour, 

358  Jesus,  Thou  wounded  Lamb 

364  0  Love,  Who  formedst  me 

374  Jesus,  I  live  to  Thee. 

375  Jesus,  Master,  Whose  I  am. 
390  Jesus,  I  my  cross  have 

551  God  spake,  my  child, 

552  I  was  made  a  Christian. 

THE  HOLY  COMMUNION 

68  Thy  works,  not  mine, 

327  Jesus,  I  know,  hath  died 

328  Jesus,  Thou  art  my 

329  Jesus,  Thy  Blood 
337  Just  as  I  am, 

345  The  King  of  love  my 
351  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God, 

353  Jesus!  the  very  thought 

354  Jesus,  Thou  Joy  of  loving 
364  0  Love,  Who  formedst  me 

THE  CHURCH 

169  0  Word  of  God  Incarnate 

242  Come  Thou  now,  and  be 

243  Great  is  the  Lord  our  God. 
249  For  all  Thy  saints,  0  Lord. 
251  From  all  Thy  saints 

314  God  of  Mercy! 

379  Onward,  Christian  soldiers. 

380  Awake,  my  soul, 

383  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth 
Also  additional  Hymns  under 

The  Church  Triumphant 

(21^5-253). 

THE  MINISTRY 

142  Come,  Holy  Ghost, 
202  Rise,  ye  children 
207  Jesus,  with  Thy  Church 
222  0  Spirit  of  the  living  God. 
228  Winter  reigns  o'er  many 
231  Speed  Thy  servants, 

377  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 

386  Shine  Thou  upon  us,  Lord. 

Also  additional  Hymns  under 
The  Church  (195-2U)  and 
Christian  Service  (375-387). 

MISS 

IONS 

41  Hail,  Thou  Source  of  every 

42  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed. 
131  All  hail  the  power 

135  0  for  a  thousand  tongues 
166  Spread,  0  spread, 
212  Lord,  speak  to  me, 

213  Awake,  Thou  Spirit, 
215  Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear. 
293  From  all  that  dwell  below 
314  God  of  Mercy! 
383  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth 
494  From  ocean  unto  ocean. 

THE  SA> 

ICTUARY 

198  The  Church's  one 

199  I  love  Thy  Zion,  Lord. 
422  Pleasant  are  Thy  courts 

425  Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord! 

426  To  Thy  temple  I  repair. 

SUPPLEMENTARY   HYMNS                      466 

THE   CHURCH 

TRIUMPHANT 

19.5  A  mighty  Fortress 

198  The  Church's  one 

201  Through  the  night  of  doubt 

202  Rise,  ye  children 
20o  Come,  let  us  join 

369  Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart. 
383  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth 

388  0  what,  if  we  are  Christ's. 
122  Pleasant  are  Thy  court- 
519  Ten  thousand  t inu- 
.521  Jerusalem,  Thou  citv  fair 
523  Thy  Word,  O  God, 
528  Jerusalem  the  golden. 

THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

110  very  God  of  very  God. 
43  0  One  with  God  the  Father. 

52  My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my 
.54  0  mean  may  seem  this  house 

55  How  shall  I  follow  Him 

56  Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  I? 
67  Thy  life  was  given  for  me. 

68  Thy  works,  not  mine, 

71   Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be? 

179  Thine  for  ever!  God  of  love. 

301  Thee  will  I  love. 

.516  Heavenward  still  our 

Also  Hvmns  326-413. 

1 

PRAYER.    PRAISE   AND    THANKSGIVING 

126  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King. 
3-21  Approach,  my  soul, 
385  0  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth 
429  Behold  us,  Lord, 

492  Before  Jehovah's  awful 
See  also  Hvmns  80-8.5,  125-165, 
312-325/ 343-374. 

BEPEN 

TANCE 

64  Lord  Jesus,  when  we  stand 
77  There  is  a  fountain  filled 
82  Saviour,  when  in  dust 
97  When  I  survey  the  wondrous 
99  0  Sacred  Head, 
100  Ah,  holy  Jesus,  how  hast 

101  Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour 
184  Not  worthy,  Lord,  to  gather 
2.57  As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling 
273  Here  behold  me.  as  I  cast 
279  Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray 
304  All  that  I  was,  my  sin, 

FAI 

TH 

67  Thy  life  was  given  for  me. 

68  Thy  works,  not  mine. 
266  0  for  a  faith  that  will 
321  Approach,  my  soul, 

3.58  Jesus.  Thou  wounded  Lamb 
360  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee. 
36.5  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus 
371  Jesus.  Lover  of  my  soul. 

COMMUNION 

WITH   CHRIST 

4o  0  Saviour  of  our  race. 
08  0  God,  I  love  Thee. 
65  Wide  open  are  Thy  hands. 
67  Thy  life  was  given  for  me. 
70  Jesus,  Name  all  names 
83  Son  of  Man,  to  Thee  I  cry. 
124  Draw  us  to  Thee. 

129  Beautiful  Saviour! 

135  0  for  a  thousand  tongues 

137  Where  high  the  heavenlv 

301  Thee  will  I  love. 

320  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me. 

340  Jesus,  my  Truth,  my  Way. 

341  My  spirit  on  Thy  care. 

456 


INDEXES 


CHRISTIAN  SERVICE 


47  O  Christ,  our  true 
67  Thy  life  was  given  for  me. 
71  Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be? 
73  Christian,  dost  thou  see 

211  Lord  of  the  living  harvest. 

212  Lord,  speak  to  me, 
214  0  Thou  Whose  feet 

233  At  even  ere  the  sun  was  set. 

234  Thou  to  Whom  the  sick 


236  Thine  arm,  0  Lord, 

237  O  God  of  mercy, 

258  How  blessed,  from  the  bonds 
262  Teach  me,  My  God 
390  Jesus,  I  my  cross 
429  Behold  us,  Lord, 
Also  Hvmns  under  The  Christian 
Life  \25Jf-27k). 


CROSS   AND 

69  O  Jesus,  crucified  for  man. 

72  Art  thou  wear}',  art  thou 

75  When  sorrow  and  remorse. 

81  Suffering  Son  of  Man, 

95  Lord,  Thy  Death 
103  O  perfect  life  of  love! 
123  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high. 
144  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  light. 
246  Wrhat  are  these  in  bright 


COMFORT 

250  For  all  the  saints, 
259  Through  good  report 
348  O  Love  that  wilt  not  let 
o65  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  • 

370  Lord,  to  whom  except 

371  Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul. 

516  Heavenward  still  our 

517  A  pilgrim  and  a  stranger. 


THE  FAMILY 

500  Holy  Father,  in  Thy  mercy.    |  Also  Hymns for Children  (530,677). 


AT  THE  OPENING  OF  SERVICE 


158  Holy,  Holv,  Holv! 

159  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord. 
161  Round  the  Lord  in  glory 

164  Come,  Thou  Almighty  King. 

165  Father  of  heaven, 

273  Here  behold  me,  as  I  cast 
281  Thee  we  adore, 


286  Praise  to  the  Lord, 
289  Praise,  my  soul, 
311  Songs  of  praise  the  angels 
386  Shine  Thou  upon  us, 
492  Before  Jehovah's  awful 
Also  Hymns  under  Whitsuntide 
(139-157). 


THE  LORD'S  DAY 


111  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen 

113  Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day, 

114  Christ,  the  Lord, 


428  Safely  through  another  week 
450  Christ,  Whose  glory  fills 
454  Dayspring  of  eternity. 


MORNING 


47  O  Christ,  our  true  and  onlv 
158  Holy,  Holy,  Holy! 
290  Heaven  and  earth, 


310  W7hen  morning  gilds 

359  O  Jesus,  Lord  of  heavenly 


SUPPLEMENTARY   HYMNS                       457 

EVENING 

47  0  Christ,  our  true 
267  0  Thou,  to  Whose 
431  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy 
435  0  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go. 

436  May  the  grace  of  Christ 
4:3?  Saviour,  again  to  Thy 
438  Saviour,  now  the  day 
574  Now  the  day  is  over. 

NEW   YEAR 

254  0  God  of  Jacob, 

284  The  God  of  Abraham  praise. 

344  How  firm  a  foundation. 

393  Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord. 
505  Our  God,  our  Help  in  ages 
527  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion. 

HARVEST 

283  Now  thank  we  all  our  God.     |  314  God  of  Mercy! 

NATIONAL 

283  Now  thank  we  all  our  God. 

292  For  the  beauty  of  the  earth. 

293  From  all  that  dwell  below 

294  0  worship  the  King, 

295  Blessing  and  honor, 

307  Give  to  our  God  immortal 

314  God  of  Mercy! 

DEATH 

76  When  our  heads  are  bowed 

99  0  sacred  Head, 
106  Lord  Jesus,  Who, 
110  Christ  Jesus  lay  in  death's 
136  I  know  that  my  Redeemer 
245  Who  are  these  like  stars 
247  The  saints  of  God! 

249  For  all  Thy  saints,  0  Lord. 

250  For  all  the  saints. 

333  Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me. 
345  The  King  of  love 
360  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee. 
362  0  blessed  Sun  whose 

393  Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord. 
395  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 
413  Peace,  perfect  peace. 
456  O  Strength  and  Stay 
460  The  radiant  morn  hath 

475  Holy  Father,  cheer  our  way. 

476  Abide  with  me:  fast  falls 
480  A  few  more  years  shall  roll. 
512  Jesus  lives!  no  longer  now. 
517  A  pilgrim  and  a  stranger. 
519  Ten  thousand  times 

527  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion. 

528  Jerusalem  the  golden. 

HEAVEN 

123  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high. 

124  Draw  us  to  Thee,  Lord 
205  Come,  let  us  join 

246  What  are  these  in  bright 

247  The  saints  of  God!                   ' 

248  Hark!  the  sound  of  holv 

249  For  all  Thy  saints,  O  Lord. 

250  For  all  the  saints, 

388  O  what,  if  we  are  Christ's. 

458 

INDEXES 

ORIGINALS   OF 

TRANSLATED   HYMNS 

GREEK 

HYMN 

HYMN 

' Kvaaracreoos  'qp-kpa 

115 

'  Dies  irse,  dies  ilia 515 

The  day  of  Resurrection 

Day  of  wrath!  that  day  of 

"A<toj/j.€v  irauTes  Xaol 

108 

mourning ! 

Come,    ye    faithful,    rai>e 

En  clara  vox  redarguit 3 

the  strain 

Hark!  a  thrilling  voice  is 

'It7<7oD  y\vKVTCLT6 

70 

sounding 
Finita  jam  sunt  pra?lia 109 

Jesus,.    Name    all    names 

above 

The  strife  is  o'er,  the  bat- 

Meya /cat  irapabo^ov  6avp.a.  .  . 

17 

tle  done! 

A      great      and      mighty 

Gloria,  laus,  et  honor 86 

wonder 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honor 

Mpojeo  Xptcrre 

320 

Gloriosi  Salvatoris 30 

Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me 

To  the  Name  of  our  salva- 

Ov  yap   /3\e7rets    rovs   rapar- 

tion 

TOVTCLS 

73 

Hie  breve  vivitur 527 

Brief  life  is  here  our  por- 

Christian,   dost    thou    see 

them 

tion 

'Ztop.Lov  ttcoXccv  ahadv 

282 

Hora  novissima 526 

Shepherd  of  tender  youth 

The  world  is  very  evil 

Ttjv  rjukpav  dteXdobp 

458 

Hymnum  canamus  gloria?.  .  .    122 

The  day  is  past  and  over 

Zo'^ep5s  TpiKVULlGLI 

A  hymn  of  glory  let  us  sing 

48 

Instantis  adventum  Dei.  ...        4 
The  Advent  of  our  God 

Fierce  was  the  wild  billow 

Jam  lucis  orto  sidere 451 

Now  that  the  sun  is  beam- 

LATIN 

ing  bright 

Adeste  fideles 

21 

Jesu  dulcedo  cordium 354 

Jesus,  Thou  Joy  of  loving 

Come  hither,    ye  faithful, 

triumphantly  sing 

hearts! 

Adoro  te  devote 

185 

Jesu  dulcis  memoria 353 

With   all   the    powers   my 

Jesus!    the    verv    thought 

poor  heart  hath 

of  Thee 

Alleluia,  dulce  carmen 

57 

Jesu,  nostra  redemptio 128 

Alleluia!    Song  of  gladness 

O   Christ,   our  Hope,   our 

Angulare  fundamentum 

241 

heart's  Desire 

Christ,  Thou  art  the  sure 

Jesu  rex  admirabilis 352 

Foundation 

O  Jesus,  King  most  won- 

Benedicite,      omnia      opera 

derful 

Domini 

Jordanis  oras  praevia 2 

Angels  holy 

280 

On    Jordan's     banks     the 

Praise  the  Lord  of  heaven. 

288 

herald's   cry 

Corde  natus  ex  Parentis .... 

20 

Lucis  Creator  optime 466 

Of   the   Father's   love   be- 

Source   of    light    and    life 

gotten 

divine 

ORIGINALS  OF  TRANSLATED    HYMNS 


!."!> 


HYMN 

Lux  alma  Jesu 46 

Light  of  the  anxious  heart 
Nunc  Sancte  nobis  Spirit  us.    148 
Blest     Spirit,      one     with 
God    above 
O  amor  quam  ecstaticus  ....      69 
O   Love,    how    deep,    how- 
broad,  how  high 

O  Deus,  ego  amo  te 58 

O  God,  I  love  Thee;     not 
that  my  poor  love 

O  Esca  viatorum 186 

O  Bread  to  pilgrims  given 

O  lux  beata  Trinitas 462 

O  Light,  O   Trinitv   most 
blest! 
Prome   vocem,    mens,    cano- 

ram 94 

Now,   my  soul,   thy   voice 
upraising 
Rerum  Deus  tenax  vigor .  .  .      456 
O  Strength  and   Stay   up- 
holding all  creation 
Rex  Christe,  factor  omnium     59 
O  Christ,  our  King,  Crea- 
tor, Lord 

Salve  festa  dies 118 

Welcome,  happy  morning! 
age  to  age  shall  say 

Salve  Jesu,  pastor  bone 65 

Wide  open  are  Thy  hands 
Sancti  venite,  corpus  Christi 

sumite 187 

Draw  nigh   and    take    the 
Body  of  your  Lord 

Sol  praeceps  rapitur 474 

The  sun  is  sinking   fast 
Splendor  paternoe  gloria? ....   359 
O  Jesus,  Lord  of  heavenly 
grace 
Surrexit  Christ  us  hodie.  ....    113 
Jesus    Christ    is   risen   to- 
day. Alleluia! 

Te  Deum  laudamus 281 

Thee    we    adore,    Eternal 
Lord! 


HYMN 

Urba  beata  Hierasalem.  .  . 
Come  Thou   now,  and  be 
among  as 

Urbs  Sinn  a  urea 528 

Jerusalem  the  golden 
Veni,  creator  Spiritus 142 

Come,     Holy    Ghost,    our 
souls  inspire 
Veni,  Sancte  Spiritus 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  in  love  143 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  Light .    1 44 
Veni,  veni.  Emmanuel 1 

0  come,  O  come.  Emmanuel 
Vexilla  regis  prodeunt 91 

The    royal    standard    for- 
ward goes 
Victimae  paschali 112 

Christ,    the  Lord,   is  ris'n 
to-day 

GERMAN 

Ach  bleib  mit  deiner  Gnade.   433 

Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour 
Ach  Gott,  verlass  mich  nicht  397 

Forsake  me  not,  my  God 
Ach  lieber  Herre  Jesu  Christ  175 
Lord     Jesus     Christ,     our 
Lord  most  dear 
Ach  mein  verwundter  Fiirst  358 
Jesus.       Thou       wounded 
Lamb   of   God 
Allein  Gott   in  der  Hob'  sev 

Ehr 160 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high 
Am0,  auf,  ihr  Reich  sgenossen     15 
Ari-e.    the   kingdom   is   at 
hand 
Auf!     ihr    Christen.     Christi 

Glieder 20-2 

Rise,  ye  children  of  salva- 
tion 
Aus  tiefer  Xoth  schrei  ich  zu 

dir 317 

Out  of  the  depths  I  cry  to 
Thee 


460 


INDEXES 


HYMN 

Befiehl  du  deine  Wege 

Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs  399 
Give    to    the    winds    thy 

fears 400 

Beim  friihen  Morgenlicht.  .  .   310 
When    morning   gilds   the 
skies 
Christ  lag  in  Todesbanden.  .    110 
Christ  Jesus  lay  in  death's 
strong  bands 
Christe,  du  Beistand  deiner 

Kreuzgemeine 208 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  God 
of  our  salvation 
Christi  Blut  und  Gerechtig- 

keit 329 

Jesus,     Thy     Blood     and 
Righteousness 

Christus  ist  erstanden 114 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is   risen 
again 
Dein     Wort,     O     Herr,     ist 

milder  Thau 171 

Thy  Word,   O   Lord,   like 
gentle  dews 
Der  du,  Herr  Jesu,  Ruh  und 

Rast 106 

Lord  Jesus,  Who,  our  souls 
to  save 
Die     glild'ne     Sonne,      voll 

Freud'  und  Wonne  ....   447 
Evening  and  morning 
Die  Nacht  ist  kommen,  drin 

wir  ruhen  sollen 459 

Now  God  be  with  us,  for 
the  night  is  closing 

Du  wesentliches  Wort 45 

O  Saviour  of  our  race 
Ein'    feste    Burg    ist    unser 

Gott 195 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our 
God 
Erhalt  uns,  Herr,  bei  deinem 

Wort  .  .    167 

Lord,  keep  us  steadfast  in 
Thy  Word 


HYMN 

Ermuntert  euch,   ihr  From- 

men     13 

Rejoice,  all  ye  believers 
Erquicke  mich,  du  Heil  der 

Sunder 347 

Friend  of  the  weary,  O  re- 
fresh us 
Es  ist  ein  Reis  entsprungen.   533 
Behold  a  Branch  is  grow- 
ing 
Freut  euch,  ihr  lieben  Chris- 
ten      30 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  ye  Chris- 
tians 
Frohlich     soil     mein    Herze 

springen 22 

All  my  heart  this  night  re- 
joices 
Gelobet  seist  du,  Jesu  Christ     18 
All  praise  to  Thee,  Eternal 
Lord 
Gott  des  Himmels  und  der 

Erden 446 

God,    Who    madest   earth 
and  heaven 

Gott  ist  gegenwartig 424 

God  Himself  is  present 

Gott  rufet  noch 312 

God  calling  yet! — shall   I 
not  hear? 
Gott    sei    Dank    durch   alle 

Welt 32 

Let  the  earth  now  praise 
the  Lord 

Gott  sprach  zu  dir 551 

God  spake,  my  child,  God 
spake  to  thee 
Gottes  Sohn  ist  kommen ...  .      10 
Once   He    came    in    bless- 
ing 
Hallelujah,  schoner  Morgen .   439 
Alleluia !      Fairest     morn- 
ing! 
Herr  Gott,  dich  loben  wir.  . .    496 
Lord     God,     we     worship 
Thee! 


ORIGINALS  OF  TRANSLATED   HYMNS           461 

HYMN 

HYMN 

Herr  Jesu  Christ,  dich  zu  uns 

Jerusalem,    du    hochgebaute 

wend   U9 

Stadt 521 

Lord  Jesus  Christ.  be  pres- 

Jerusalem,   thou   city   fair 

ent  now 

and   high 

Herr     Jesu      Christ,      wahr 

Jesu,  deine  tiefen  Wunden.  .      95 

Mensch  and  Gott 506 

Lord,  Thy  Death  and  Pas- 

Lord   Jesus    Christ,    true 

sion  give 

Man  and  God 

Jesu,  geh'  voran 260 

Herr  Jesu,  Licht  der  Heiden     51 

Jesus,  still  lead  on 

Light    of  the   Gentile   na- 

Jesu, meines  Lebens  Leben .      98 

tions 

Christ  the  Life  of  all  the 

Herz   und   Herz  vereint  zu- 

living 

sammen 209 

Jesus  lebt!  mit  ihm  auch  ich.   512 

Jesus,  truest  Friend,  unite 

Jesus  lives!  no  longer  now 

Herzliebster  Jesu 100 

Jesus,  meine  Zuversicht.  ...    511 

Ah,  holy  Jesus,  how  hast 

Jesus  Christ,  my  sure  De- 

Thou offended 

fence 

Himmel,     Erde,     Luft     und 

Jesus  nimmt  die  Sunder  an .  .   325 

Meer 290 

Jesus  sinners  doth  receive 

Heaven  and  earth,  and  sea 

Kein  Ohr  hat  nie  gehoret .  .  .   523 

and  air 

Thv  Word,  O  God,  declar- 

Himmelan geht  unsere  Bahn  .516 

ed 

Heavenward  still  our  path- 

Komra, Heiliger  Geist,  Herre 

way  tends 

Gott 146 

Hinunter     ist     der     Sonnen 

Come,    Holy    Spirit,    God 

Schein 477 

and  Lord! 

Sunk    is     the    sun's    last 

Komm,   O  komm,   du  Geist 

beam  of  light 
Ich  bin  ein  Gast  auf  Erden. .   517 

des  Lebens  149 

Come,      O      come,     Thou 

A  pilgrim  and  a  stranger 

quickening  Spirit 

Ich  bin  getauft   auf   deinen 

Lass  mich  dein  sein  und  blei- 

Xamen 177 

ben 271 

Father,     Son     and     Holy 

Let  me  be  Thine  for  ever 

Spirit 

Liebe,  die  du  mich  zum  Bilde  364 

Ich  habe  nun  den  Grund  ge- 

O  Love,  Who  formedst  me 

funden 

to  wear 

Now    I    have    found    the 

Liebster  Jesu,  wir  sind  hier.  .    421 

ground  wherein 326 

Blessed     Jesus,     at     Tin- 

Jesus,   I  know,   hath  died 

Word 

for  me 327 

Lobe      den      Herren.      den 

Ich  will  dich  lieben 301 

machtigen  Konig 286 

Thee     will     I     love,     my 

Praise  to  the  Lord,  the  Al 

Strength,  my  Tower 

mighty 

Ist  Gott  fur  mich,  so  trete 

Macht  hoch  die  Thiir 7 

If  God  Himself  be  for  me.    335 

Lift    up    your    heads,    ye 

Since  Jesus  i«  my  Friend..    342 

mighty  gates! 

462                                       INDEXES 

HYMN 

HYMN 

Mein  Jesu,  wie  du  willt .... 

395 

0  Jesu,  meine  Sonne 362 

My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 

0     blessed     Sun      whose 

Morgenglanz  der  Ewigkeit .  . 

454 

splendor 

Dayspring  of  Eternity 

0  selig  Haus,  wo  man  dich 

Nun  danket  alle  Gott 

*83 

aufgenommen 416 

Now    thank    we    all    our 

0     blessed     house,     that 

God 

cheerfully  receiveth 

Nun  ruhen  alle  Walder 

469 

0  treuer  Heiland  Jesu  Christ  268 

Now  rest  beneath  night's 

We  praise  and  bless  Thee, 

shadow 

gracious  Lord 

0  Christe,  Morgensterne .  .  .. 

350 

0    Vaterherz    das    Erd    und 

0  Christ,  Thou  bright  and 

Himmel  schuf 173 

morning  Star 

Father    of    heaven,    Who 

0  du  allerstisste  Freude 

147 

hast   created   all 

Holy     Spirit,     Source     of 

0  wie  selig  seid  ihr  doch,  ihr 

gladness! 

Frommen 510 

0  Gottessohn 

529 

0  how  blest  are  ye  whose 
toils  are  ended! 

0  Son  of  God,  in  co-eternal 

might 

Schmlicke  dich,  0  liebe  Seele  182 

0  Haupt  voll  Blut  und  Wun- 

Deck  thyself  with  joy,  and 

den 

99 

gladness 

0      Sacred      Head,      now 

Schonster  Herr  Jesu 129 

wounded 

Beautiful  Saviour ! 

0  Heil'ger   Geist,   kehr'   bei 

Seele,  du  musst  munter  wer- 

den 445 

uns  ein 

0  Holy  Spirit,  enter  in 
0  Heiliger  Geist,  0  heiliger 

Gott 

0  Spirit  of  Life,  0  Spirit 
of  God 
0  hochbegllickte  Seele 

153 
145 

258 

Come,  my  soul,  thou  must 
be  waking 
Seelenabrutigam,        0        du 

Gottes  Lamm 267 

0    Thou,    to    Whose    all- 
searching  sight 
Sei     Lob     und     Ehr     dem 

How    blessed,     from     the 

hochsten  Gut 285 

bonds  of  sin 

All    praise    to    God    Who 

0  ihr  Himmel,  schauet  an.  . 

537 

reigns   above 

0   ye   heavens,   bend   and 

Sieh    hier    bin    ich,    Ehren- 

see 

konig 273 

0  Jesu  Christ,  mein  schons- 

Here  behold  me,  as  I  cast 

tes  Licht 

'me 

Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love 

So  ruhest  du 107 

to  me 

355 

Rest  of   the  weary!   Thou 

0  draw  me.  Saviour,  after 

Stale  Nacht,  heilige  Nacht .  .   530 

Thee! 

356 

Silent  night!  Holy  night! 

0  Jesu  Christe,  wahres  Licht 

47 

Straf  mich  nicht  in  deinem 

0    Christ,    our    true    and 

Zorn 313 

only  Light 

Smite  us  not  in  anger,  Lord 

ORIGINALS  OF  TRANSLATED   HYMNS           46S 

HYMN                                                                                     HYMN 

Thut    mir    auf    die    scheme            Wer  Gott  vertraut 334 

Pforte 420        Who     trusts     in     God,     a 

Open    now    thy    gates    of 

strong  abode 

beauty 

Wer    nur    den    lieben    Gott 

Trttstet.  trostet,   meine  Lie- 

lasst  walten 398 

ben  8 

If  thou  but  suffer  God  to 

Comfort,  comfort   ye.   My 

guide  thee 

people 

Wer    sind    die    vor    Gottes 

Verborgne  Gottesliebe  du.  .  .   346 

Throne? 24.5 

Thou  hidden  Love  of  God. 

Who  are  these   like    stars 

Whose  height 

appearing 

Verzage   nicht,    du  Hauflein 

Wie  schbn  leuchtet  der  Mor- 

klein 196 

genstern 349 

Be    not    dismayed,     thou 

0  Morning  Star,  so  pure, 

little  flock 

so  bright 

Vom  Himmel  hoch  da  komm 

Wie  soil    ich    dich    empfan- 

ich  her 19 

gen  ? 6 

Good    news    from    heaven 

0    how     shall     I     receive 

the  angels  bring 

Thee 

Wach  auf.  du  Geist. 213 

Wie  wohl  hast  du  gelabet .  .  .    193 

Awake.  Thou  Spirit,  Who 

0      living      Bread      from 

didst  fire 

heaven 

Wachet    auf,    ruft    uns    die 

Willkommen,        Held        im 

Stiinme o 

Streite 119 

Wake,  awake,  for  night  is 

Welcome.  Thou  Victor  in 

flying 

the  strife 

Walte,  walte,  nah  und  fern.  .    166 

Winter    herrscht    noch    weit 

Spread,    0     spread,     thou 
mighty  Word 

auf  Erden 228 

Winter  reigns  o'er  many  a 

Was  Gott  thut  das  ist  wohl- 

region 

gethan 402 

Wir  pfliigen  und  wir  streuen  4S6 

Whate'er  my  God  ordains 

We  plough  the  fields,  and 

is  right 

scatter 

Was  Gott  thut,  das  ist  wohl- 

Wir    sind     des    Herrn,     wir 

gethan 488 

leben.  oder  sterben 410 

What  our  Father  does    is 

We  are  the  Lord's:      Plis 

well 

all-sufficient  merit 

Weil  ich  Jesu  Schaflein  bin .  .    556 

Wir  singen  dir.  Immanuel ...      26 

I  am  Jesus'  little  lamb 

Emmanuel!     we  sing  Thy 

Wenn     meine     Siind?     niich 

praise 

kranken.  .  ._ 15 

Zeueh  ein  zu  deinen  Thoren  loo 

When  sorrow  and  remorse 

0   enter,  Lord,   Thy  tem- 

Wenn     wir      in      hochsten 

ple 

Xothen  sein 49S 

Zeuch  uns  nach  dir 124 

When  in  the  hour  of  ut- 

Draw   us    to    Thee.    Lord 

most  need 

Jesus 

464 


INDEXES 


SWEDISH 

En   stjarna   gick  pa  himlen 

fram 542 

A  Star  is  moving  through 
the  sky 
Jesu!  du  min  frojd  och  from- 

ma 357 

Jesus,  Lord,  and  precious 
Saviour 


DANISH 

Det  kimer  nu  til  Julefest ....     23 
The      happy      Christmas 
comes  once  more 
Igjennem  Nat  og  Traengsel.  .   201 
Through     the     night     of 
doubt  and  sorrow 


FRENCH 

Est-ce  vous   que  je  vois,   6 

mon  Maitre  adorable!.  . 

My  Lord,  my  Master,  at 

Thy  feet  adoring 

Non,  ce  n'est  pas  mourir .... 

It  is  not  death  to  die 


9G 


504 


ITALIAN 

Gesu  sommo  conforto 92 

Jesus,  Refuge  of  the  weary 

Viva !  viva !  Gesu 90 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 

WELSH 

Arglwydd      arwain      trwy'r 

anialwch 261 

Guide  me,  O  Thou   great 
Jehovah 


AUTHORS,  TRANSLATORS,  SOURCES  OF  HYMN'S     465 


AUTHORS.  TRANSLATORS   VXD  SOURCES  OF 
HYMNS 


HYMN 

Adams,  Hire.  Sarah  Flower  . 
b.  ISO).  England;  .1.  1848. 
Unitarian KW 

Addison,  Joseph,  b.  1672, 
England;  (L  1719.  Angli- 
can     296 

Albert.  Heinrich,  b.  1604, 
Germany;  d.  1651.  Organ- 
ist, Poet    Lutheran.  .....   446 

Albinus,  Rev.  Johann  Georg, 
b.  16-24,  Saxony;  d.  1679. 
Lutheran  Pastor 313 

Alexander,  Mr>.  Cecil  Fran- 
ces (Humphreys1,  b.  1823, 
Ireland;  d.  1895.  Angli- 
can   535.  544.  554 

Alexander.  James  YVaddell. 
D.D..  b.  1804,  Virginia;  d. 
1859.     Presbyterian 99* 

Alford,  Henry,  D.D..  Dean 
of  Canterbury,  b.  1810, 
England;  d.  1871.  Audi- 
can 484.519 

Allen,  Rev.  James,  b.  1734, 
England;  d.  1S04.  Follower 
of  Benjamin  Ingham,  later 
a  Sandemanian (61^ 

Altenburg.  Rev.  Johann  Mi- 
chael b.  1584,  Saxony;  d. 
1640.  Madder-Rector. 
Lutheran 196 

Ambrose.  Aurelius,  Bishop  of 
Milan,  b.  340,  Treves  in 
Gaul;  d.  397 359.  456? 

Anatolius,  cir.  VIII  Century. 
Greece.    Greek  Church  48,  458 

Andrew  of  Crete.  Archbishop 
of  Crete,  b.  Damascus;  d. 
761.    Greek  Church 73 

Anon  vinous: 

English.  164.  (287),  S66,(514\ 
5'25.  5S6.  538.  547.  555 

*  Indicates   a   translation 
t  Revision. 


HYMN 

Anonymous:  German.  .  ..18,  310, 
159),  533 

Italian 90 

Latin 1,  3,  21,  St\ 

57.  109,  112,  113,  128,  1  12, 
143.144.  148,  186,  187,241, 
242,281,  451,  162,  166,  174 
Anonymous  translations 

433*  530* 
Arnold's    Compleai    Psalmo- 

dlsU  1749 113 

Arrhenius.  Rev.  Jacob,  b. 
164-2.  Sweden:  d.  1725. 
Secretary  and  Professor. 
University  of  Upsala.  Lu- 
theran    35? 

Ash     \     Evans.      Collection. 

Bristol.  1769 150 

Astlev,  Rev.  Charles  Tam- 
berlane.  M.A..  b.  1825, 
Wales; d.  1878.  Anglican.  410s 
Auber.  Miss  Harriet,  b.  1773. 
England:  d.  1862.  Angli- 
can   157,  227 

Bahnmaier.  Rev.  Jonathan 
Friederich.  b.  1774.  Wiirt- 
temberg;  d.  1841.  One  of 
the  principal  members  of 
the  Committee  of  Com- 
pilers of  the  Wtirttemberg 
Gesanbguch  of  1842.  Lu- 
theran      166 

Baker.  Rev.  Sir  Henry  Wil- 
liams. M.A..  b.  1821,  Eng- 
land:   d.    1877.       Original 
member     of      Committee. 
Hymns  Ancient  and  Mod- 
ern, 1S59.  and  first  Chair- 
man.    Anglican.  .  .  .  (20*),  103. 
168.   315.  345.  388, 
487.  488~.  499.  571 
(  )   Indicates    partial    authorship    or    translation 


466 


INDEXES 


HYMN 

Bakewell,  Rev.  John,  b.  17-21, 
England;  d.  1819.  Metho- 
dist   (60) 

Barbauld,  Mrs.  Anna  Laetitia 
(Aikin),  b.  England;  d. 
1825.     Unitarian 485 

Baring-Gould,  Rev.  Sabine, 
M.A.,  b.  1834,  England. 
Anglican 201*,  379,  574 

Bathurst,  Rev.  William  Hi- 
ley,  b.  1796,  England;  d. 
1877.     Anglican 16,  266 

Baxter,  Rev.  Richard,  b. 
1615,  England;  d.  1691. 
Anglican,  later  a  Noncon- 
formist     403 

Bede,  The  Venerable,  b. 
673,  England;  d.  735. 
Monk 122 

Benson,  Louis  FitzGerald, 
D.D.,  b.  1855,  Pennsyl- 
vania. Editor  of  the  Pres- 
byterian Hymnal.  Pres- 
byterian    214 

Bernard     of     Clairvaux,     b. 
1091,  Burgundy;  d.   1153. 
Abbot  of  Clairvaux.  .  .  .46,  65?, 
352,  353,  354 

Bernard  of  Cluny,  b.  cir. 
1145,  Bretagne.  Monk  of 
Cluny 526,527,  528 

Bethune,  George  Washing- 
ton, D.D.,  b.  1805,  New 
York;  d.  1862.  Dutch  Re- 
formed   504* 

Bevan,  Mrs.  Emma  Frances 
(Schuttleworth),  b.  1827, 
England;  d.  — ?.  Anglican .  202* 

Bickersteth,  Edward  Henry, 
D.D.,  Bishop  of  Exeter,  b. 
1825,  England;  d.  1906. 
Anglican.  .  .  .58*,  184,  413,  479 

Blackie.  John  Stuart,  LL.D., 
b.  1809,  Scotland;  d.  1895. 
Lawyer,  Professor,  Edi- 
tor/.     280 


HYilN" 

Bogatskv,  Karl  Heinrich  von, 
b.  1690,  Silesia;  d.  1774. 
Lutheran  Pietist 213 

Bonar,  Horatius,  D.D.,  b. 
1808,    Scotland;    d.    1889. 

Presbyterian 68,  78, 

163,  183,  204,  259,  295,  304, 
332,  338,  365,  393,  480,  531 

Borthwick,  Miss  Jane  Laurie, 
b.  1813,  Scotland;  d.  1897. 
Presbvterian.  .258*,  260*,  268*, 
395*,  439*,  517* 

Bosworth's  Hymns,  1865. ...   363 

Bowring,  Sir  John,  LL.D.,  b. 
1792,  England;  d.  1872. 
Unitarian 62,  297 

Bradv,  Nicholas,  D.D.,  b. 
1659,  Ireland;  d.  1726.  An- 
glican     (257) 

Bridaine,  Rev.  Jacques,  b. 
1701,  France;  d.  1767.  Ro- 
man Catholic 96 

Bridges,  Matthew,  b.  1800, 
England;  d.  1893.  Angli- 
can, later  Roman  Catholic, 
1848 102,  (134),  178 

Bridges,  Robert,  M.  A., 
L.H.D.,  LL.D.,  F.R.C.P., 
b.  1844,  England.  Poet 
Laureate  of  England.  An- 
glican  100*,  310* 

Bromehead,  Rev.  Joseph,  b. 
1748,  England;  d.  1826. 
Anglican 524 

Brooks,  Rev.  Charles  Tim- 
othy, b.  1813,  Massachu- 
setts; d.  1883.  Unitarian..   489 

Brooks,  Phillips, D.D., Bishop 
of  Massachusetts,  b.  1835, 
Massachusetts;  d.  1893. 
Episcopalian 31 

Browne,  Rev.  Simon,  b.  cir. 
1680,  England;  d.  1732. 
Congregationalist 150 

Browne,  Thomas  Briarlv,  b. 
England 288 


AUTHORS    TRANSLATORS,   SOURCES  01     BYMNS     toll 


HYMN 

Brownlie,  John,  D.D.,b.  1859, 
Scotland.   Presbyterian   14,  188 

Brace,  Michael.  1).  17  L6,  - 
land;  d.   1767.     Presbyte- 
rian      137 

Bryant,  William  Cullen.  b. 
1794,  Massachusetts;  d. 
1878.  Poet.  Unitarian, 
later  Baptist 232 

Buekoll,  Rev.  Henrv  .1. 
b.  1803,  England;  d.  1871. 
Angliean 44.5* 

Buenneyer,  Ferdinand  Fred- 
erick, M.A.,  D.D.,  b.  1846, 
New  York.    Lutheran... 

Burke,  Christian,  b.  18.59, 
England.     Angliean 418 

Byrom,  John.  M.A..  F.R.S.. 
1).  1692,  England;  d.  1703. 
Anglican 24 

Campbell,  Miss  Jane  Mont- 
gomery, b.  1817,  England; 
d.  1878.     Anglican. 486* 

Campbell,  Robert,  b.  1814, 
Scotland;  d.  18G8.  Angli- 
can, later  Roman  Catholic. 
1852 46*,  2.53 

Canitz,  Friedrich  Rudolph 
Ludwig.  Freiherr  von,  b. 
16.54,  Germany;  d.  1699. 
Lutheran 44.5 

Cassaday,  Mrs.  Lillian 
(Weaver),  b.  1861.  Penn- 
sylvania; d.  1914.  Wife  of 
Lutheran  clergyman.  Lu- 
theran  (.578) 

Ca-wall,  Rev.  Edward,  b. 
1814;  d.  1878.  Anglican, 
later  Roman  Catholic.  1847 

3*,  21*.  90*  144*.  (310*), 
352*.  353*.  474*,  532 

Cawood,  Rev.  John,  b.  1775, 
England;  d.  1852.  Angli- 
can   '33,  432 

Cennick,  Rev.  John,  b.  1718, 


England;  d.  1755.     Angli- 
Wesleyan,  Moravian 

,  .31:) 

(handler.  Rev.  John 

nd;  d.   1876.     Angli- 
can  2*,  4".  94* 

128*,  148*,  359'.  W, 

Charles.  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
(Rundle  .  b.  1828,  Eng- 
land; d.  1896.     Anglican 

122*,  (196*) 

Chatfield.Rev.  Allen  William, 
b.  1808,  England;  d.  1896. 
Anglican ....320* 

Chorlev,  Henrv  Fothergill,  b. 
1808,  England;  d.  1872. 
Friend,  Anglican 497 

Claudius,  Matthias,  b.  1740, 
Germany;  d.  1815.  Luth- 
eran    486 

Clau-nitzer,  Rev.  Tobias, 
M.A..  b.  1619.  Saxony;  d. 
1684.     Lutheran 421 

Clement  of  Alexandria  !  Titus 
Flavins  Clemens',  b.  cir. 
170,  Greece;  d.  cir.  220. 
Greek  Church 282 

Coffin,  Charles,  b.  1676, 
France;  d.  1749.  Rector  of 
the  Lniversity  of  Paris. 
Gallican  Church 2,  4 

Collins,  Rev.  Henry.  F.R.S.. 
b.  1830. England;  Anglican, 
later  Roman  Catholic 
tercian),  1857 74,  351 

Collver,  William  Bengo.D.D., 
b.^1782,  England;  d.  1854  (514) 

Composite  Translations.  .  .  .195*, 
290*,  349*.  46-2 » 

Conder,  Josiah,  b.  1789,  Eng- 
land; d.  18.55.  Author, 
Editor.  Publisher.  Con- 
gregational ist 55.  192 

Cooke     'Rev.     William)     & 
Denton">      Rev.    William 
Church  Hymnal,  1853 57* 


468 


INDEXED 


HYMN 

Cooper,  Rev.  Edward,  b. 
1770,  England;  d.  1833. 
Anglican 165 

Cosin,  John,  D.D.,  Bishop 
of  Durham,  b.  1594.  Eng- 
land; d.  167-2.    Anglican.  .  .  142* 

Cotterill.  Rev.  Thomas, 
M.A.,  b.  1779,  England;  d. 

1823.     Anglican 87,  139, 

140t,  514f 

Cotterill's  (Thomas)  Selec- 
tion of  Psalms  k  Hymns 
(First  Edition,  1810),  1815.  281 

Cowper.  William,  b.  1731. 
England;  d.  1800.  Poet. 
Anglican 77,  170,  409 

Cox.  Miss  Frances  Elizabeth, 
b.  1812,  England;  d.  1897. 

Anglican 245*.  285* 

(469*;,  477*.  512*,  516* 

Coxe,  Arthur  Cleveland. 
D.D..  LL.D..  Bishop  of 
Western  New  York,  b.  181 8, 
New  Jersey;  d.  1896.  Epis- 
copalian  203,223 

Crashaw,  Rev.  Richard,  b. 
England;  d.  1650.  Roman 
Catholic 185* 

Cummins.  John  James,  b. 
1795,  Ireland;  d.  1867. 
Anglican 80 


Dach,  Simon,  b.  1605,  Prus- 
sia: d.  1659.  Rector  of  the 
University  of  Konigsberg. 
Lutheran 510 

Dayman,  Rev.  Edward  Ar- 
thur, Canon  of  Bitton.  b. 
1807.  England;  d.  1890. 
Anglican 502 

Deeius.  Xikolaus  (Xicolaus 
a  Curia  or  von  Hofe),  b. 
Bavaria:  d.  1541.  Roman 
Catholic  Monk,  later  Luth- 


eran, 1522-3. 


160 


ht  its- 
Deck,  Rev.  James  George,  b. 
1802,  England:  d.  1884. 
Plymouth  Brethren 372 

Denicke,  David,  b.  1603, 
Saxony;  d.  1680.  Lutheran  (75) 

Dexter.  Henry Martyn,  D.D., 
b.  1821.  Massachusetts;  d. 
1890.     Congregationalist. 

Dix.  William  Chatterton.  b. 
1837,  England;  d.  1898. 
Anglican 38,  127,  483.  534 

Doane,  George  Washington, 
D.D..  Bishop  of  New  Jer- 
sey, b.  1799,  New  Jersey: 
d.  1859.    Episcopalian. 368,  465 

Doddridge.  Philip.  D.D.,  b. 
1702.  England;  d.  1751.  In- 
dependent. 9.  254.  377.  380,  482 

Doudney.  Miss  Sarah,  b. 
1843.  England.    Novelist..   438 

Downton.  Rev.  Henrv,  b. 
1818.  England;  d.  *1885. 
Anglican 226,  481 

Duncan.  Mrs. Mary  (Lundie), 
b.  1814,  Scotland;  d.  1840. 
Presbyterian 577 

D wight,  John  Sullivan,  b. 
1812,  Massachusetts.  Con- 
gregationalist  4S9T 

Dwight,  Timothy,  D.D.,  b. 
1752.  Massachusetts:  d. 
1817.     Congregationalist..    199 


Eber,  Rev.  Paul.  b.  1511. 
Bavaria:  d.  1569.  General 
Superintendent  Electorate 
of  Saxony.    Lutheran.  498,  506 

E.  C.  W.  in  Book  of  Praise  for 
Children,  1875 573 

Edmeston,  James,  b.  1791, 
England;  d.  1S67.  Angli- 
can, later  Congregational- 
ist  274.  (467 

Ellerton.  Rev.  John.  b.  1826, 
England;    d.    1893.       Co- 


AUTHORS.   TRANSLATORS,   SOURCES  OF   BYMNS     469 


editor   of   Church    Hymns. 

Anglican 104,  118*, 

386,  4*29.  437,  442.  (456*), 
(497),  508,  509,  (522),  575 

Elliott,  Miss  Charlotte,  b. 
1789,  England;  d.  1781. 
Anglican 337,  392,  408 

Elliott,  Miss  Emily  Eliza- 
beth Steele,  b.  1836,  Eng- 
land; d.  1897.       Anglican 

540,  541 

Elven,  Rev.  Cornelius,  b. 
1797,  England;  d.  1873. 
Baptist 316 

Enfield,  Rev.  William,  LL.D., 
b.  1741,  England;  d.  1797. 
Presbyterian 53 

Faber,  Frederick  William, 
D.D.,  b.  1814.  England;  d. 
1863.  Anglican,  later  Ro- 
man Catholic.  1S46 (105), 

250.  303.  435 

Falckner,  Rev.  Justus,  b. 
1672,  Saxony;  d.  1723. 
First  Lutheran  clergyman 
ordained  in  America.  Or- 
dained in  the  Swedish 
Church,  Wicacoa,  Philadel- 
phia, by  Rudman,  T.  E. 
Bjorck and  A.  Sandel,  Nov. 
24.  1703 202 

Fawcett.  John,  D.D.,  b. 
1739-40.  England;  d.  1817. 
Baptist 431? 

Findlater.  Mrs.  Sarah  (Borth- 
wick).b.  1823.  Scotland;  d. 
1907.     Presbyterian . .  13*,  312* 

Fortunatus,  Venantius  Hon- 
orius  Clementianus.  Bishop 
of  Poictiers.  b.  cir.  530. 
France  (Gaul);  d.  609.  .   91,  118 

Foster,  Frederick  William,  b. 
1760,  England;  d.  1835. 
Moravian  Bishop (424*) 

Francis,   Rev.   Benjamin,   b. 


1784,  Wales; d  1799.  Bap- 
tist     71t 

Franck,  Johann,  b.  1618, 
Brandenburg;  d.  1*177. 
Lawyer,  Burgomaster  of 
Guben.    Lutheran,  51,  182,496 

Franck,  Salomo.  b.  1659, 
Germany;  d.  1725.  Luth- 
eran. ..  . 107,  397 

Funcke,  Rev.  Friedrich.  b. 
1642,  Germany;  d.  1699. 
Cantor.  Revised  Luncburg 
Gesangbuchy  1686.  Luther- 
an     124 

Furness,  William  Henry, 
D.D.,  b.  1802,  Massachu- 
setts; d.  1896.    Unitarian.     56 


Garve,  Rev.  Carl  Bernhard, 
b.  1763,  Germany;  d.  1841. 
Moravian 

Gellert,  Rev.  Christian 
Ftirchtegott,  b.  1715,  Sax- 
onv;  d.  1769.    Lutheran.  .  . 

Gerhardt,  Rev.  Paul,  b.  1607, 

Saxony;  d.  1676.    Greatest 

of  German  and  Lutheran 

hvnin  writers.       Lutheran 

6.  22,  26,  99, 

155,  335,  342.  355. 

399,  400.  447.  469, 

Germanus  (of  Constanti- 
nople), b.  634.  Constanti- 
nople; d.  734.  Greek 
Church 

Gesenius.  Justus,  D.D.,  b. 
1601,  Hannover;  d.  1673. 
Court  Chaplain,  Court 
Preacher,  General  Super- 
intendent of  Hannover. 
Lutheran 

Gill,  Thomas  Hornblower.  b. 
1819,  England;  d.  1906. 
L'nitarian,  later  evangel- 
ical, but  without  church 
connection 


171 
512 


147. 
356, 
517 


(75) 


54 


470 


INDEXES 


HYMN 

Gotter.  Ludwig  Andreas,  b. 
1661,  Germany;  d.  1735. 
Hofrath  at  Gotha.  Luth- 
eran     347 

Grant.  Sir  Robert,  b.  1785, 
India;  d.  1838.  Angli- 
can  82*294 

Gr  gory  I,  the  Great,  Pope, 
b.  car.  540,  Italy;  d.  604. 
Bishop  of  Rome  .590 59 

Gri^o-,  Rev.  Joseph,  b.  cir. 
1720,  England;  d.  1768. 
Presbyterian 71 

Grundtvig.  Rev.  Nicolai 
Frederik  Severin,  b.  1783, 
Denmark;  d.  1872.  Luth- 
eran       23 

Gurney,  Mrs.  Dorothv  Fran- 
ces Blomrield  .  b.  1858, 
England.     Anglican ,   415 

H.  1708 537 

Hanel 551 

Hanby.  Rev.  Benjamin  Rus- 
sell b.  1833.  America;  d. 
1867 560 

Harbaugh.  Henry.  D.D..  b. 
Pennsylvania;  d.  1867.  Re- 
formed     374,  495 

Hart.  Rev.  Joseph,  b.  1712, 
England;  d.  176S.  Con- 
gregationalist 151 

Hastings.  Thomas,  Mus. 
Doc.  b.  17S4.  Connecticut: 
d.  187-2.  Presbyterian..  .  .    412 

Ha  verbal.  Miss  Frances  Bid- 
ley,  b.  1S36.  England:  d. 
1S79.     Anglican.  .67.  152.  212. 
361,  375.  382.472,549,563 

Haweis,  Rev.  Thomas.  LL.B., 
M.D.,  b.  1732,  England:  d. 
1820.     Anglican 394 

Havn,  Henrietta  Luise  von. 
b.  1724,  Nassau:  d.  1782. 
Moravian 556 

Heath,  Rev.  George,  b.  Eng- 


HYMN 

land;   d.    1S22.     Presbyte- 
rian     272 

Heber,  Reginald,  D.D..  Bish- 
op of  Calcutta,  b.  1783. 
England;  d.  1826.  Angli- 
can  39,  85,  158,  194, 

220.  383.  425,  (468 

Heermann,  Rev.  Johann,  b. 
15S5,  Silesia:  d.  1647.  Great 
German  hymn  writer.  Lu- 
theran . 47,  95,  100 

Heinrich  von  Laufenburg.  b. 
Switzerland;  d.  1458. 
Monk.  Most  important 
Hymn  writer  of  the  XV 
Century 175 

Held.  Heinrich,  b.  Silesia;  d. 
cir.  1659-61.  Lawyer.  Lu- 
theran  ,- 32.  149 

Herbert.  Rev.  George,  M.A.. 
b.  1593.  England;  d.  1632. 
Anglican 262.  287 

Herbert.  Rev.  Petrus,  b. 
Moravia:  d.  1571.  Priest 
of  the  Brethren's  Unity.  .   459 

Hermann.  Xicolaus,  b.  cir. 
14S5,  Bohemia  (?  ;  d.  1561. 
Schoolmaster.  Cantor  and 
Organist.     Lutheran 477 

Hey.  Rev.  Johann  'Wilhelm, 
b.  1789.  Germany;  d.  1854. 
Lutheran  Pietist'. 539 

Homburg.  Ernst  Christoph, 
b.  1605,  Germany;  d.  1681. 
Lawyer.     Lutheran 98 

Hopper,  Edward,  D.D..  b. 
1818.  New  York;  d.  1888. 
Presbvterian 270 

Horn.  John  (Rob),  b.  Bo- 
hemia; d.  1547.  Bishop  of 
the  Brethren's  Unity 10 

Hort.  Rev.  Fenton  John 
Anthony,  b.  182S,  Ireland; 
d.  1892.  Co-editor  with 
Dr.  Westcott,  The  New 
Testament    in    the   original 


AUTHORS,   TRANSLATORS,   SOUR<  I>  OF   HYMNS 


471 


Member  of  ';  i 
vision  Commit- 

can.  

How.      William      Walsham, 
I)  D..  Bishop  of  Wakefield, 
b.  1823,  England;  d.  189? 
IS,  64,  169,  251 

37,  417.  HO 
Hutton.  Mrs 

gland 

Hymi 


Ingemann.    Bernhardt    Sev- 
erin.  b.  1789,  Denmark:  d. 
1802.     Poet  and  Profes 
Lutheran -201 

Irons,  William  Jo-iah.  D.D.. 
Canon    of    St.    Paul's, 
1812,    En -land:    d.     I 

gucan  515* 

Jaeobi.  John  Christian,  b. 
1670,  Germanv:  d.  1750. 
Lutheran 446* 

Jacobs,  Henrv  Eyster,  D.D.. 
LL.D..  S.TJX,  b.  1844, 
Pennsylvania.  Dean  Phila- 
delphia Theological  S 
nan*.  Theologian  and  Au- 
thor.    Lutheran,  190.  336,  397* 

of  Damascus  .  b.  Da- 
mascus: d.  780.  Greatest 
hymnodist  of  Greek 
Church.     Greek  Church. 

%  115 

Jonae,  Laurentius.  d.  1-597    .    542? 

Jones.  Rev.  John  Samuel,  b. 
1831, England  Anglican..   .5.5-2 

Joseph  the  Hymnosrapher.  b. 
Sicily:  d.  B83  Greek 
Church -2.5-2 


K"      in      Rippon"-       Rev. 
John    Selection,   17S7 344 


K 

1 21 ,     . 

. 
Ken,     Thon 

Bath    &    Wells,    b. 

England:  d.   171 1 .     .v 

can 449,  471 

Kennedv.     Benjamin     Hall. 

D.D  . 

1889.     Anglic;.  ■ 
Kent.   John,    b  ing- 

land:  d.  1843      I  ist.      411 

ocis  S     tt,  b.  1779. 

Maryland:  d.  18  >1,  491 

King.   Rev.   John.   b.   1789, 

Eng    i   :.         1858 

can 

Knapp.  Rev.  Albert,  b.  1798, 

G  erma  ny ;  d.  1864.    Edit  or 

;.  1837,    Lutheran.  .  .    173 

Knollis.    Rev.    Francis   Min- 
den.  b.  IS  1.5.  England;  d. 
n.. 

K:.  irr,     Christian.     Freiherr 
von    Rosenroth,    b.    1636. 
Silesia:     d 
eran 4.54 

Krause,       Rev.       Jonathan. 
Mi,    b.  1701.    Silesia;  d. 
176-2.      Superintendent   of 
_nitz.     Lutheran 439 

Krauth,  Charles  Porterfield. 
D.D..  LL.D..  b.  1823,  Vir- 
ginia Theologian, 
—or.  Author.  V  - 
Provost  University  of 
Pennsylvania.  Member  of 
the  Old  Testament  E 
ion  Committee.    Lutheran 

ZO    ,    DO 


472 


INDEXES 


Krauth,  Harriet  Reynolds. 
See  Spaeth,  Mrs.  Harriet 
Reynolds  (Krauth). 

Laurenti,  Laurentius,  b.  1660, 
Schleswig;  d.  1722.  Can- 
tor, Director  of  Music, 
Roman  Catholic  Church, 
Bremen.     Lutheran. ...   13,  45 

Leeson.  Miss  Jane  Eliza,  b. 
1807,  England;  d.  1882. 
Irvingite 112*,   568 

Leipziger  Gesangbuch,  1538.  .  (329)- 

Llovd,  William  Freeman,  b. 
1791,  England:  d.  1853.  ..  .   401 

Loehe,  Rev.  Johann  Konrad 
Wilhelm,  b.  1808,  Bavaria; 
d.  1872.     Lutheran 529 

Longfellow,  Henrv  Wads- 
worth,  D.C.L.,  *b.  1807, 
Maine;  d.  1882.  Poet. 
Congregationalist,  later 
L  nitarian 510* 

London  Foundling  Hospital 
Collection,  1744.  140:   1796,  300 

Luise  Henriette,  Electress  of 
Brandenburg,  b.  1627,  Hol- 
land*^. 1667.    Reformed.   511? 

Loy.  Matthias,  D.D.,  b.  1828, 
Pennsylvania;  d.  1915. 
President  Capital  Univer- 
sity, Columbus,  O.  Luth- 
eran  271* 

Lyra  Dandica,  1708 113 

Luke,  Mrs.  Jemima  (Thomp- 
son), b.  1813,  England;  d. 
1906.     Congregationalist..   557 

Luther,    Martin,    D.D.,    b. 
1483,   Germany;   d.    1546. 
August inian    monk,    Prof, 
of  Theologv.  Reformer.  .18,  19, 
110,  146,  167,  195,  317 

Lyte,  Rev.  Henry  Francis,  b. 
*1793,    Scotland;    d.    1847. 

Anglican 229,  289,  341, 

390,  422.  423,  476 


HYMN 

M'Comb,  William,  b.  1793, 
Ireland;  d.  1873.  Protes- 
tant    330 

Mackav,  Mrs.  Margaret 
(MacKay),  b.  1802,  Scot- 
land; d.  1887 507 

MacKeever,  Miss  Harriet 
Burn,  b.  1807,  Pennsyl- 
vania; d.  1886 566 

Maclagan,  William  Dalrym- 
ple,  D.D.,  Archbishop  of 
York,  b.  1826,  Scotland;  d. 
1910.     Anglican 181,  247 

Madan's  (Rev.  Martin)  Col- 
lection, 1760 (60) 

Magdeburg,  Rev.  Joachim,  b. 
cir.  1525,  Altmark;  d.  cir. 
1593.     Lutheran 334 

Magdeburg  Geistliche  Lieder, 
1540 30 

Mahlmann,  Siegfried  August, 
b.  1771,  Saxony;  d.  1826.  .  (489) 

Malan,  Rev.  Henri  Abraham 
Cesar,  b.  1787,  Switzer- 
land; d.  1864.   Reformed..   504 

Mant,  Richard,  D.D.,  Bishop 
of  Dromore,  b.  1776,  Eng- 
land; d.  1848.     Anglican .  .     83, 
161,  249 

Marriott,  Rev.  John,  b.  1780, 
England;  d.  1825.  Angli- 
can    217 

Mason,  Rev.  John,  b.  Eng- 
land; d.  1694.     Anglican .  .  302, 
453,  470 

Massie,  Richard,  b.  1800, 
England;  d.  1887.  Angli- 
can  110*,  335*,  362*,  447* 

Matheson,  George,  D.D.,  b. 
1842,  Scotland;  d.  1907. 
Presbyterian 348 

Mattes,   Rev.  John  Caspar, 
M.A.,    b.    1876,    Pennsyl- 
vania.    Lutheran. .  .  .91*,  145*, 
182*,  313*,  347*,  533* 

Maude,   Mrs    Mary  Fowler 


AUTHOR*.   TRANSLATORS,   SOURCES  OF   HYMN-     478 


(Hooper\    b.    1819,    Eng- 
land.    Anglican 179 

Medley,     Rev.     Samuel,     b. 
J,    England:    d.     1799. 

Baptist 130.  909 

Meisser,   Rev.  Leonhard,  b. 

1808,  Switzerland 228 

Mercer,  Rev.  William,  M.A.. 
1).  1811,  England;  d.  1878. 

Anglican (468) 

Meyfart.  Rev.  Johann  Mat- 
thaeus.  b.  1590.  Germany; 
d.  164-2.  Rector  and  Pro- 
fessor University  of  Er- 
furt.    Lutheran 5*21 

Midlane,  Albert  b.  1825, 
England:  d.  1909.  Ply- 
mouth Brethren 55S 

Miller.  Rev.  John.  b.  Eng- 
land; d.  1810.    Moravian  (484* 

Milman.  Henrv  Hart,  D.D.. 
Dean  of  St.  Paul's,  b.  1791, 
England;  d.  1S6S.  .70.  88,  404 

Mitre  Hymn  Book  (,Rev. 
William  John  Hall,  editor, 
1836) (369) 

Mohr,  Rev.  Joseph,  b.  1792, 
Austria;  d.  184iS.  Vicar  at 
Wagrein.  Roman  Catho- 
lic    530 

Monsell.  Rev.  John  Samuel 
Bewley,  LL.D.,  b.  1811, 
Ireland;  d.  1875.   Anglican 

117.  211,  370 

Montgomery.  James,  b.  1771. 
Scotland;*  d.  1S54.     Mora- 
vian   .27,  4-2.  93.  141.  191.  -210. 
•2-2-2.  -244.  ~2W.  -279.  811,  4-20.  5-20 

Moore,  Thomas,  b.  1779. 
Ireland:  d.  1S5-2.  Roman 
Catholic (412) 

Morris,  Mrs.  Eliza  Fannv 
(Goffe),  b.  1881,  England: 
d.  1S74.     Anglican -27S 

Mote,  Rev.  Edward,  b.  1797. 
England;  d.  1S74.    Baptist  331 


HYMN 

Moultrie.  Rev.  Gerard,  b. 
1829,    England;    d.    1885. 

Anglican 

Mutui                     ' .  1677      .   1*29 
Muhlenberg,  William  Augus- 
tus, D.D..   b.    1790.  Penn- 
sylvania; d.  1877.    Episco- 
palian      174 

Murray,  Robert.  D.D..  b. 
1832,  Canada:  d.  1911. 
Presbyterian 494 

Xeale.  John  Ma -on,  D.D..  b. 
ISIS,    England;    d.    1806. 
Hymnologist   and  Liturgi- 
ologist.     Anglican.  .1*.  11,  17*. 
2       .  86*,  40.  4S~.  70*,  78,  78* 
86*    89,  108*    115*    170.  187*, 
•24r.  24«*  252*,  823,  458*,  473. 
5-20*.  527*,528* 

Neander,  Joachim,  b.  1650, 
Germany;  d.  10S0.  Ger- 
man Reformed.  .-273.  286,  290 

Nelson.  Rev.  Augustus,  b. 
1S03,  Sweden.   Lutheran.    857* 

Nelson,  Horatio.  3d  Earl 
Nelson,  b.  1S-23.  England; 
d.  1913.     Anglican  251 

Neumark,  Georg.  b.  10-21. 
Thuringia:  d.  1681.  Poet 
and  hymn  writer.  Luth- 
eran./.  398 

Neiuneister,  Rev.  Erdmann. 
b.  1671,  Germany;  d.  1750. 
Court  preacher.  Consis- 
torialrath  and  Superinten- 
dent.    Lutheran 825 

Newman.  John  Henry,  D.D., 
Cardinal,  b.  1801,  England; 
d.  1S90.  Anglican,  later 
Roman  Catholic.  1845.  .      451* 

Newton.  Rev.  John.  b.  17-25. 
England:  d.  1S07.  Angli- 
can  197.  -277.  821,  341 

.  3S9.  4-2S.  430.  434.  430 

Nicholls i 381 


474 

INDEXES 

] 

IYMN 

HYMN 

Nicholson,  Mary  Ann,  Eng- 

1884.     An   editor  of    The 

land.     Anglican 

548 

Parish  Hymn  Book,  1863, 

Nicolai,    Philipp,    D.D.,    b. 

1875.     Anglican 448 

1556,    Germany;   d.    1608. 

Pierpoint,  Folliott  Sandford, 

Lutheran 5. 

349 

M.A..    b.    1835,    England. 

Niedling.    Johann,    b.    160-2, 

Anglican 292 

Germany;  d.  1668.    Luth- 

Plump t  re,     Edward     Haves, 

eran 145  ? 

D.D.,   Dean  of   Wells,'   b. 

Nitsehmann.  Johann,  b.  171-2. 

1821,    England;    d.    1891. 

Germany,  d.  1783.    Bishop 

Member  of  Old  Testament 

of  Brethren's  Unity,  1758.  (358) 

Revision  Committee.  .236,  373 

North,  Frank  Mason,  D.D., 

Pollock,  Rev.  Thomas  Ben- 

b. 1850,  New  York.    Meth- 

son, b.  1836,  England;  d. 

odist  

-235 

1896.     Anglican 84.  96*, 

207.  569 

Ohl.  Rev.  Jeremiah  Franklin. 

Pott,  Rev.  Francis,  b.  1832. 

Mus.  Doc.  b.  1850,  Penn- 

Endand; d.  1909.      Angli- 

sylvania.    Lutheran 

454* 

can 109*,  240 

Olearius.     Johannes,     M.A.. 

Prudent ius,    Aurelius    Clem- 

D.D.,  b.   1611.   Germany: 

ens,  b.  348,  Spain;  d.  413. 

d.  1684.  Kirchenrath.  Gen- 

Great  Latin  hymnist  and 

eral  Superintendent   Halle 

writer    of    sacred    poetry. 

and  Weissenfels.   Lutheran 

8 

Latin  Church 20 

Olivers,     Rev.     Thomas,     b. 

Prvnne.  Rev.  George  Rundle. 

17-25,    England;    d.    1799. 

b.  1S18,  England;  d.  1903. 

Methodist 

-284 

Anglican 567 

Onderdonk,      Henrv     L'stic, 

Pusey,    Philip,    D.C.L.,    b. 

D.D.,  Bishop  of1  Philadel- 

1799,   England;    d.    1855. 

phia,  b.  1789.  New  York; 

Anglican 208 

d.  185S.   Episcopalian .... 

319 

Pve.  Rev.  Henrv  John,  M.A., 

Osier,     Edward,     M.D.,     b. 

b.  1825,  England;  d.  1903. 

1798,    England;    d.    1863. 

Anglican,     later     Roman 

Anglican 189,  210, 

269 

Catholic,  1868 50 

Palmer.  Rav,  D.D..  b.  1808, 

Raffles.Thomas,D.D.,LL.D., 

Rhode    Island;    d.     1887. 

b.  1788,  England;  d.  1863. 

Congregationalist .  .  .  .59*,  143*, 

Congregationalist.  .  .  217fj  396 

186*,  354*, 

360 

Rambach,     Johann     Jakob, 

Parker,    William    Henrv,    b. 

D.D.,  b.   1693,  Germany; 

1845, England.  Baptist.  .  . 

550 

d.  1735.     Lutheran 177 

Perronet.    Rev.    Edward,    b. 

Ramsey,  Alfred.  A.M..  D.D., 

17-26,    England;    d.    179-2. 

b.  1860,  Pennsylvania.   Lu- 

Anglican, later  Methodist. 

theran  523* 

later  Congregationalist,  131,132 

Reed.  Rev.  Andrew,  b.  1787. 

Phillimore,     Rev.     Greville, 

England;  d.  1862.       Con- 

M.A.. b.  1821,  England;  d. 

gregationalist 156 

AUTHORS,   TRANSLATORS,   SOURCES  OF  HYMNS      475 


HYMN 

Reed,  Luther  Dotterer,  D.I)., 
b.  is?:>,  Pennsylvania. 
Professor  Theological  Sem- 
inary, Philadelphia,  Penna. 

Lutheran (196*) 

Rinkart,  Rev.  Martin,  b. 
1586,  Saxony;  d.  1649. 
Lutheran 283 

Rippon,  John,  D.D.,  b.  1751, 
England;  d.  1836.  Baptist  (131) 

Rist,  Rev.  Johann,  b.  1607, 
Germany;  d.  1667.  Luth- 
eran...     193 

Roberts,  Daniel  Crane,  D.D., 
b.  1841,  New  York:  d. 
1907.    Episcopalian 493 

Robinson,  George.  Congre- 
gationalist 206 

Robinson,  Joseph  Armitage, 
D.D.,  Dean  of  Westmin- 
ster, b.  1858,  England. 
Anglican 49 

Robinson,  Rev.  Richard 
Hayes,  b.  1842,  England; 
d.  1892.     Anglican 475 

Robinson,  Rev.  Robert,  b. 
1735,  England;  d.  1790. 
Anglican,  later  Methodist, 
later  Baptist 298 

Rodigast,  Samuel,  M.A.,  b. 
1649,  Germany;  d.  1708. 
Rector  Greyfriars'  Gym- 
nasium, Berlin.    Lutheran  402 

Romanis,  Rev.  William,  b. 
1824,  England;  d.  1899. 
Anglican 457 

Rot  he,  Rev.  Johann  Andreas, 
M.A.,  b.  1688,  Silesia;  d. 
1758.     Lutheran 326,  327 

Rudolstadt  Gesangbuch,  1688  (271) 

Russell,  Rev.  Arthur  Tozer, 
M.A.,   b.    1806,   England; 

d.  1874.     Anglican 6*, 

(19*),  (446*) 

Santeuil,    Rev.     Claude    de 


(Santolius     Maglorianug  I, 

1).    Kris.   Prance;  d.   1684. 
Roman  Catholic 94 

Savonarola,  Rev.  GirolamO, 
b.  1454,  Italy;  d.  1498. 
Dominican 92 

Schaeffer,  Charles  William, 
D.D.,  LL.D.,  b.  1813, 
Maryland;  d.  1896.  Profes- 
sor Theological  Seminary, 
Philadelphia,  Penna.  Lu- 
theran  149*,  177*,  416* 

Scheffler,  Rev.  Johann,  M.D., 
(Angelus  Silesius),  b.  1624, 
Silesia;  d.  1677.    Lutheran 
layman,  later  Franciscan .  .  301, 
364 

Schenk,  Rev.  Heinrich  Theo- 
bald, b.  1656,  Hesse;  d. 
1727.     Lutheran 245 

Sehirmer,  Rev.  Michael, 
M.A.,  b.  1606,  Germany; 
d.  1673.  Conrector  Grey- 
friar's  Gymnasium,  Berlin. 
Lutheran 153 

Schmolck,  Rev.  Benjamin, 
b.   1672,   Silesia;   d.  1737. 

Lutheran 119,  395, 

420,488,516 

Schiitz,  Johann  Jakob,  b. 
1640,  Germany;  d.  1690. 
Lawyer,  Lutheran,  later  a 
Separatist 285 

Sears,  Edmund  Hamilton, 
D.D.,  b.  1810,  Massachu- 
setts; d.  1876.     Unitarian .      29 

Seaton's  Church  Hymn  Book, 
1855 265 

Seebach,  Mrs.  Margaret  R. 
(Himes),  b.  187o,  Pennsyl- 
vania, Wife  of  Lutheran 
clergyman.     Lutheran.  .   (578) 

Seiss,  Joseph  Augustus,  D.D., 
LL.D.,  L.H.D.,  b.  1823, 
Maryland;  d.  1904.  Luth- 
eran    129*,  228*,  238 


476 


INDEXES 


HYMN 

Selnecker,  Xikolaus,  D.D.,  b. 

1532,    Germany;   d.    1592. 

Superintendent       Leipzig. 

Lutheran (271) 

Shepherd,  Mrs.  Anne  (Houl- 

ditch),  b.   1809,   England; 

d.  1857.     Anglican 553 

Shirlev,  Rev.  the  Hon. Walter, 

b.  1725,  England;  d.  1786. 

Anglican (61) 

Smith,  Samuel  Francis,  D.D., 

1808,     Massachusetts;     d. 

1895.     Baptist 230,  490 

Spaeth,  Mrs.  Harriett  Rey- 
nolds   (Krauth),    b.    1845,   - 

Maryland.  Lutheran 529*, 

(533*),  539* 
Spitta,    Rew    Karl    Johann 

Philipp,   b.   1801,   Hanno- 

yer;  d.  1859.  Lutheran 258, 

268,  362,  410,  416 
Steele,  Miss  Anne,  b.  1716, 

England;  d.  1778.     Baptist 

172,  406 
Stegmann,    Josua,    D.D.,    b. 

1588,   Germany;   d.    1632. 

Lutheran 433 

Stephenson,    Isabella    S.,    b. 

England.     Anglican 500 

Steyenson,  William  Fleming, 

D.D.,  b.  1832,  Ireland;  d. 

1886.     Presbyterian 556* 

Stocker,      John,      England. 

1776-77  contributed  hymns 

to  the  Gospel  Magazine .  . .    154 
Stone,    Rey.    Samuel    John, 

b.  1839,  England;  d.  1900. 

Anglican 198,  324 

Stowell,   Rev.   Hugh,   M.A., 

b.  1799,  England;  d.  1865. 

Canon  Chester  Cathedral. 

Anglican 221 

Summers,  Thomas  Osmond, 

D.D.,  LL.D.,  b.  1812,  Eng- 
land; d.  1882.     Methodist 

(572).  576 


HYMN 

Synesius  of  Cyrene,  Bishop 
of  Ptolemais,  b.  Africa,  cir. 
395;  d.  430.   Greek  Church  320 

Tabernacle  Collection,  1850..   225 

Tate,  Xahum,  b.  1652,  Ire- 
land;d.l715.  Anglican, 28, (257) 

Taylor,  John,  b.  1750,  Eng- 
land^. 1826.     Unitarian..   314 

Tersteegen,  Gerhard,  b.  1697, 
Germany;  d.  1769.  Luther- 
an, later  Mystic.  .312,  346,  424 

Theoctistus  of  the  Studium, 
b.  cir.  890,  Constantinople? 
Greek  Church 70 

Theodulph  of  Orleans,  Bishop 
of  Orleans,  Italy;  d.  821 .  .     86 

Thomas  Aquinas,  b.  cir.  1225, 
Italy;  d.  1274.  Confessor 
and  the  Angelical  Doctor. 
Dominican 185 

Thomas  of  Celano,  b.  Italy; 
d.  1255.     Franciscan 515 

Thomas  of  Kempen  (Thomas 
a  Kempis),  b.  1379-80, 
Germany;  d.  1471.    Monk     63 

Thomson,  Mrs.  Mary  Ann, 
b.  1834,  England;  Epis- 
copalian     224 

Threlfall,  Miss  Jeannette,  b. 
1821,  England;  d.  1880. 
Anglican 545 

Thring,    Rey.     Godfrey,    b. 
1823,    England;    d.  '1903. 
Anglican,  (134),  234,  237,  (414), 
460,  (467),  501,  5&2.  564,  (572) 

Thrupp,  Adelaide,  England,  (414") 

Thrupp,  Rey.  Joseph  Francis. 
b.  1827,  England;  d.  1867. 
Anglican 79 

Toke,  Mrs.  Emma  (Leslie), 
b.  1812,  Ireland;  d.  1872. 
Anglican 123 

Toplady,  Rey.  Augustus 
Montague,  b.  1740,  Eng- 
land; d.  1778.  Anglican,  (60),  333 


AUTHORS,  TRANSLATORS.   SOURCES  OF  HYMNS     477 


HYMN 

T  wells.  Rev.  Henry,  Canon 

of  Peterborough,*  b.  1823, 
England;  d.  1900.  'Anglican  233 

Wallin,  Johan  Olaf,  Ph.D., 
D.D.,  Archbishop  of  Up- 
sala,  b.  1779,  Sweden;  d. 
1839.     Eminent  hymnolo- 

efist.     Lutheran 542* 

Walmsley,  Robert,  b.  1831, 
England;  d.  1905.    Congre- 

gationalist 464 

Walther.  Johann,  b.  1496, 
Thuringia;  d.  1570.  Choir- 
master and  Cantor  Torgau. 

Lutheran 523 

Watts,  Isaac,  D.D.,  b.  1674, 
England;  d.  1748.      Inde- 
pendent. ...34,  44,  52,  97,101, 
130,    180,  219,  239,   243, 
255,  275,  (293),  299,  305, 
306,  308,   318,   339,   378, 
443,    444.    492,   505,    518 
Webb,    Rev.    Benjamin,    b. 
1820,    England;    d.    1885. 
An  Editor  of  the  Hymnal 
Xoted,  1851-54,  also  of  the 
Hymnary,  1872.     Anglican  63* 
Weisse,  Rev.  Michael,  b.  cir. 
1480,     Silesia;     d.     1534. 
Monk,     later     Bohemian 

Brethrens'  Unity 114 

Weissel,  Rev.  Georg,  b.  1590, 

Prussia;  d.  1635.  Lutheran       7 
Welden,  Miss  Mary,  b.  1842, 
Pennsvlvania.       Lutheran 

•     537*,  551* 
Werner,  Rev.  Georg,  b.  1589, 

Prussia;  d.  1643.  Lutheran  106 

Wesley,  Rev.  Charles,  M.A., 

b.  1707,  England;  d.  1788. 

Anglican,  later  Methodist .     12, 

25,  81,  (105),  111,  126. 

135,  162,  205,  215,  264r 

276,  328,  340,  371,  376, 

384,  405,  450,  455,  561 


HYMN" 

Wesley,  Rev.  John,  MA,  b. 
1703,    England;    d.    1791. 

Anglican,  later  Methodist .  267*, 
(293),  301*,  326*,  327*,  329*, 
346*,  355*,  356*,  358*, 
399*,      400*,      492|,      513f 

Whately,  Richard,  Arch- 
bishop, b.  1787,  England; 
d.  1863.     Anglican (468) 

White,  Henry  Kirke,  b.  1785, 
England:  d.  1806 175*f 

Whitfield,  Rev.  Frederick, 
B.A.,  b.  1829,  England;  d. 
1904.     Anglican 367 

Whiting,  William,  b.  1825, 
England;  d.  1878.  Angli- 
can    503 

Wilde,  Jane  Francesca 
(Elgee),  Lady,  b.  1826, 
England;  .d.  1896.  Angli- 
can    92* 

Wilhelm  II,  Duke  of  Saxe- 
Weimar,  b.  1598, Germany; 
d.  1662.     Lutheran 419 

Williams,  Rev.  Isaac,  b.  1802, 
Wales;  d.  1865.  Anglican, (515*) 

Williams,  Rev.  Peter,  b. 
1722,  Wales;  d.  1796.  An- 
glican, later  Calvanistic 
Methodist (261*) 

Williams,    Rev.   William,    b. 
1717,  Wales;  d.  1791.    An- 
glican, later  Methodist.  .  .  261, 
(261*) 

Winkworth,  Miss  Catherine, 
b.  1829,  England;  d.  1878. 
Anglican.  .5*,  7*,  8*,  10*,  (19*), 
22*,  26*,  30*,  32*,  45*,  47*, 
51*,  75*,  95*,  98*,  106*,  107*, 
114*,  119*,  124*,  146*,  153*, 
155*,  160*,  166*,  167*,  171*, 
173*,  175*,  193*,  209*,  213*, 
273*,  283*,  286*,  317*,  342*, 
350*,  364*,  398*,  402*,  419*, 
420*,  421*,  (446*\  459*,  (469*), 
496*,   498*,   506*,     511*,    521* 


478 


INDEXES 


Wolcott,    Samuel,    D.D.,    b. 

1813,  Connecticut;  d.  1886. 

Congregationalist 218 

Woodd,  Rev.  Basil,  b.  1760, 

England;  d.  1831.  Anglican  41 
Wordsworth,        Christopher, 

D.D.,  Bishop  of  Lincoln,  b. 

1807,    England;    d.    1885. 

Anglican 37,  116,  120, 159, 

248,  385,  441,  461,  559 


Xavier,     Francis,     b.     1506, 
Spain;  d.  1552.     Jesuit.    .  . 


Zinzendorf,  Nicolaus  Lud- 
wig,  Graf  von,  b.  1700, 
Saxony;  d.  1760.  Bishop 
of     Moravian     Brethren, 

1737 209,260, 

267,  (329),  (358) 


FIRST   LINKS  OF   HYMNS  170 


FIRST  LINES  OF  HYMNS 


HYMN 


A  charge  to  keep  I  have 876 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll 480 

A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 170 

A  great  and  mighty  wonder 1? 

A  hymn  of  glory  let  us  sing 122 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God 195 

A  pilgrim  and  a  stranger 517 

A  star  is  moving  through  the  sky 542 

Abide  with  me;  fast  falls  the  eventide 476 

Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour 433 

According  to  Thy  gracious  Word 191 

Ah,  holy  Jesus,  how  hast  Thou  offended 100 

Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 101 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 116 

Alleluia!  Fairest  morning! 439 

Allelulia !  sing  to  Jesus 12? 

Alleluia !  Song  of  gladness 57 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high 160 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honor 86 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name! 131 

All  my  heart  this  night  rejoices 22 

All  praise  to  God  Who  reigns  above 285 

All  praise  to  Thee,  Eternal  Lord 18 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night 471 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt 304 

All  things  bright  and  beautiful 554 

Almighty  God !  Thy  Word  is  cast 432 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  Cross 378 

And  wilt  Thou  pardon,  Lord 323 

Angel  voices  ever  singing 240 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glorv 27 

Angels  holy 280 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat 321 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise 138 

Arise,  the  kingdom  is  at  hand 15 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 553 


480  INDEXES 


HYMN 


Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid 72 

As  each  happy  Christmas 539 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 257 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 38 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep 507 

At  even  ere  the  sun  was  set 233 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 449 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 380 

Awake,  Thou  Spirit,  Who  didst  fire 213 

Away  in  a  manger,  no  crib  for  His  bed 536 

Awhile  in  spirit,  Lord,  to  Thee 79 

Be  not  dismayed,  thou  little  flock 196 

Be  still,  my  soul,  for  God  is  near 181 

Beautiful  Saviour!  King  of  Creation! 129 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 492 

Before  the  Lord  we  bow 491 

Behold  a  Branch  is  growing 533 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God 102 

Behold  us,  Lord,  a  little  space 429 

Behold,  where  in  a  mortal  form 53 

Blessed  Jesus,  at  Thy  word 421 

Blessed  Saviour,  Who  hast  taught  me 176 

Blessing  and  honor,  and  glory  and  power 295 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart 369 

Blest  Spirit,  one  with  God  above r 148 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed 192 

Bread  of  the  world  in  mercy  broken 194 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion 527 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning ....  39 

Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be 330 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King 263 

Christ  for  the  world  we  sing 218 

Christ  is  risen!  Alleluia! 117 

Christ  Jesus  lay  in  death's  strong  bands 110 


FIRST  LINES  OF  HYMNS  481 

HYMN 

Christ  the  Life  of  all  the  living 98 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  again 114 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to-day;  Christians 112 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day,  Sons  of  men.  ...  Ill 

Christ,  Thou  art  the  sure  Foundation 241 

Christ,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies 450 

Christian,  dost  thou  see  them 73 

Christians,  awake,  salute  the  happy  morn 24 

Come  and  hear  the  grand  old  story 531 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 150 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing 21 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  in  love 143 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire 142 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come 151 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord! 146 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 130 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 205 

Come,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking 445 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 277 

Come,  O  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit 149 

Come,  Thou  Almighty  King 164 

Come,  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing 298 

Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus 12 

Come  Thou  now,  and  be  among  us 242 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish 412 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 108 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come 484 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord 308 

Comfort,  comfort  ye,  my  people 8 

Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs 399 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns 134 

Day  of  wrath!  that  day  of  mourning! 515 

Dayspring  of  Eternity 454 

Deck  thyself  with  joy  and  gladness 182 

Draw  nigh  and  take  the  Body  of  your  Lord 187 

Draw  us  to  Thee,  Lord  Jesus 124 


482  INDEXES 


HYMN 


Easter  flowers  are  blooming  bright 548 

Emmanuel!  we  sing  Thy  praise 26 

Eternal  Father!  strong  to  save 503 

Evening  and  morning 44? 

Every  morning  mercies  new 448 

Far  down  the  ages  now 204 

Father  of  heaven.  Who  hast  created  all 173 

Father  of  heaven.  Whose  love  profound 165 

Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word 172 

Father,  Son  and  Holy  Spirit 17? 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 406 

Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  1 56 

Fierce  was  the  wild  billow 48 

For  all  the  saints  who  from  their  labors  rest 250 

For  all  Thy  saints,  O  Lord 249 

For  the  beauty  of  the  earth 292 

For  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace 481 

Forever  with  the  Lord! 520 

Forsake  me  not.  my  God 397 

Forth  in  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  I  go 455 

Friend  of  the  weary,  O  refresh  us 34? 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 293 

From  all  Thy  saints  in  warfare 251 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 220 

From  ocean  unto  ocean 494 

From  the  eastern  mountains 56-2 

Gentle  Jesus,  meek  and  mild 561 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise! 30? 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears 400 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 19? 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Father! 163 

Glory  be  to  Jesus 90 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane 93 

God  bless  our  native  land! 489 


FIRST   LINKS   OF   HYMNS 


is:; 


HYMN 

God  calling  yet! — shall  I  not  hear? 312 

God  Himself  is  present 424 

God  is  Love:  His  mercy  brightens 297 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 409 

God  of  eternal  Love 265 

God  of  heaven,  hear  our  singing 563 

God  of  Mercy!  God  of  Grace!  Hear 314 

God  of  Mercy,  God  of  Grace,  Show 423 

God  of  my  life.  Whose  gracious  power 405 

God  of  our  fathers,  Whose  almighty  hand 493 

God  of  pity,  God  of  grace 278 

God  of  the  living,  in  Whose  eyes 508 

God  spake,  my  child,  God  spake  to  thee 551 

God,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 468 

God  the  All-merciful!  earth  hath  forsaken 497 

God,  Who  madest  earth  and  heaven 446 

Golden  harps  are  sounding 549 

Good  news  from  heaven  the  angels  bring 19 

Gracious  Spirit,  Dove  divine! 154 

Great  God!  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand 482 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 514 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God 243 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah 261 

Hail,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord!  Let  powers 132 

Hail!  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord,  Whom 162 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus! 60 

Hail,  Thou  Source  of  every  blessing 41 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 42 

Hark!  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding 3 

Hark!  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 133 

Hark  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes 9 

Hark!  the  herald  Angels  sing 25 

Hark!  the  sound  of  holy  voices 248 

Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices 33 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time 227 

Heaven  and  earth,  and  sea  and  air 290 


484 


INDEXES 


HYMN 

Heavenly  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 559 

Heavenward  still  our  pathway  tends 516 

Here  behold  me,  as  I  cast  me 273 

Here,  in  Thy  Name,  eternal  God 244 

Here,  0  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to  face 183 

Holy  Father,  cheer  our  way 475 

Holy  Father,  in  Thy  mercy 500 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine 156 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord 159 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy!  Lord  God  Almighty! 158 

Holy  Spirit,  hear  us 550 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  Light 144 

Holy  Spirit,  Source  of  gladness! 147 

Hosanna !  loud  hosanna ! 545 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord! 425 

How  blessed,  from  the  bonds  of  sin 258 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 344 

How  shall  I  follow  Him  I  serve? 55 

How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 343 

I  am  Jesus'  little  lamb 556 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 365 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 136 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 338 

I  love  Thy  Zion,  Lord 199 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord 180 

I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus 367 

I  think,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old 557 

I  was  made  a  Christian 552 

If  God  Himself  be  for  me 335 

If  thou  but  suffer  God  to  guide  thee 398 

In  His  Temple  now  behold  Him 50 

In  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  glory 62 

In  the  hour  of  trial 391 

In  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  assembling 427 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear 29 

It  is  not  death  to  die 504 


FIRST    LINKS   OF    HYMNS 


185 


Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 524 

Jerusalem  the  golden 528 

Jerusalem,  thou  city  fair  and  high 521 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 71 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day.  Alleluia 113 

Jesus  Christ,  my  sure  Defence oil 

Jesus !  exalted  far  on  high 87 

Jesus,  from  Thy  throne  on  high 569 

Jesus,  high  in  glory 566 

Jesus,  I  know,  hath  died  for  me 327 

Jesus,  I  live  to  Thee 374 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 390 

Jesus,  in  Thy  dying  woes 84 

Jesus  lives!  no  longer  now 512 

Jesus,  Lord,  and  precious  Saviour 357 

Jesus.  Lord  of  life  and  glory 80 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul 371 

Jesus  loves  me,  Jesus  loves  me! 555 

Jesus,  Master,  Son  of  God 238 

Jesus,  Master,  Whose  I  am 375 

Jesus,  meek  and  gentle 567 

Jesus,  meek  and  lowly * 74 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  All 351 

Jesus,  my  Truth,  my  Way 340 

Jesus,  Name  all  names  above 70 

Jesus!  Xame  of  wondrous  love! 35 

Jesus,  Refuge  of  the  weary 92 

Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me 270 

Jesus,  Saviour,  Son  of  God 78 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 219 

Jesus  sinners  doth  receive 325 

Jesus,  still  lead  on 260 

Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me 577 

Jesus!  the  very  thought  of  Thee 353 

Jesus,  Thou  art  my  Righteousness 328 

Jesus,  Thou  Joy  of  loving  hearts 354 

Jesus.  Thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God 358 


486                                       INDEXES 

HYMN 

Jesus,  Thy  Blood  and  Righteousness 

329 

Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 

355 

Jesus,  Thy  Church  with  longing  eyes 

16 

Jesus,  Thy  love  unbounded 

363 

Jesus,  Thy  Name  I  love 

....   372 

Jesus,  truest  Friend,  unite 

209 

Jesus,  with  Thy  Church  abide 

207 

Join  all  the  glorious  names 

44 

Joy  fills  our  inmost  hearts  to-dav 

534 

Joy  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come 

....      34 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 

....   337 

Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 

....   274 

Let  all  the  world  in  every  corner  sing 

....   287 

Let  me  be  Thine  for  ever 

....    271 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky 

....    139 

Let  the  earth  now  praise  the  Lord 

....      32 

Let  Thy  Blood  in  mercy  poured 

....    188 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of  brass 

....    216 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates 

7 

Light  of  the  anxious  heart 

...     46 

Light  of  the  Gentile  nations 

51 

Lo !  He  comes  with  clouds  descending 

....   513 

Look  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day 

....    232 

Look,  ye  saints!  the  sight  is  glorious 

...    121 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing 

....   431 

Lord,  for  the  mercies  of  the  night 

....   453 

Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

....    141 

Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 

496 

Lord,  her  watch  Thy  Church  is  keeping .... 

226 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 

....   403 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  be  present  now 

....   419 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  most  dear 

....    175 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  true  Man  and  God 

506 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  humbly  pray 

....    190 

Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me 

....    320 

Lord  Jesus  when  we  stand  afar             

64 

FIHST   LINKS  OF   HYMN- 


IS1; 


Lord  Jesus,  Who,  our  souls  to  save 106 

Lord,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word 1(17 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might 2£1 

Lord  of  Life  and  King  of  Glory 418 

Lord  of  mercy  and  of  might 8.5 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation 208 

Lord  of  the  Church,  we  humbly  pray 210 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear 215 

Lord  of  the  living  harvest 211 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above 239 

Lord,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may  speak -21-2 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright 279 

Lord,  Thy  Death  and  Passion  give 9.5 

Lord,  Thy  Word  abideth 168 

Lord,  to  whom  except  to  Thee 370 

Lord,  Who  at  Cana's  wedding  feast 414 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee 291 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 276 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour 436 

May  we  Thy  precepts,  Lord,  fulfil 269 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee 490 

My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord 52 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 360 

My  Father,  for  another  night .571 

My  Father,  hear  my  prayer .573 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day 178 

My  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray 408 

My  God!  how  wonderful  Thou  art 303 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 331 

My  Hope,  my  All,  my  Saviour  Thou! 366 

My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt 395 

My  Lord,  my  Master,  at  Thy  feet  adoring 96 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 272 

My  soul,  repeat  His  praise 306 

My  spirit  on  Thy  care 341 

My  times  are  in  Thv  hand 401 


488 


INDEXES 


Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  (Adams) 407 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee!  (Jacobs) 336 

New  every  morning  is  the  love 452 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 339 

Not  what  these  hands  have  done 332 

Not  worthy,  Lord,  to  gather  up  the  crumbs 184 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 470 

Now  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing 459 

Now  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein 326 

Now  may  He  Who  from  the  dead 434 

Now,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising 94 

Now  rest  beneath  night's  shadow 469 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 283 

Now  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright 451 

Now  the  day  is  over 574 

Now  the  laborer's  task  is  o'er 509 

Now  the  light  has  gone  away 472 

0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 299 

O  blessed  house,  that  cheerfully  receiveth 416 

O  blessed  Sun  whose  splendor 362 

O  Bread  to  pilgrims  given 186 

O  Christ,  our  Hope,  our  heart's  Desire 128 

O  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord 59 

O  Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light 47 

O  Christ,  Thou  bright  and  morning  Star. 350 

O  Christians!  leagued  together 578 

O  come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile 105 

O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel 1 

O  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth 309 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness 441 

O  draw  me,  Saviour,  after  Thee! 356 

O  enter,  Lord,  Thy  temple 155 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink 266 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 264 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 135 

O  God,  I  love  Thee;  not  that  my  poor  love ., 58 


FIRST   LINES   OF    HYMN-  189 


()  God  of  Jacob,  by  Whose  hand 254 

()  God  of  Love,  0  King  of  Peace L99 

O  God  of  mercy,  God  of  might 23? 

0  God.  the  Rock  of  Ages    479 

0  God,  unseen,  yet  ever  near 189 

O  help  us,  Lord!  each  hour  of  need 404 

()  holy  Lord,  content  to  fill 41? 

O  Holy  Spirit,  enter  in 1.53 

O  how  blest  are  ye  whose  toils  are  ended 510 

O  how  shall  I  receive  Thee 6 

O  Jesus,  crucified  for  man 69 

O  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful 352 

O  Jesus,  Lord  of  heavenly  grace 3,59 

O  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing 322 

O  Light,  O  Trinity  most  blest! 462 

O  Light,  Whose  beams  illumine  all 373 

O  little  town  of  Bethlehem 31 

O  living  Bread  from  heaven 193 

O  Lord,  be  with  us  when  we  sail ,502 

O  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth  and  sea 385 

O  Lord  our  God,  arise 22.5 

O  Love,  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  high 63 

O  Love  that  wilt  not  let  me  go 348 

O  Love,  Who  formedst  me  to  wear 364 

O  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay 54 

O  Morning  Star,  so  pure,  so  bright 349 

O  mother  dear,  Jerusalem! 525 

O  One  with  God  the  Father 43 

O  perfect  life  of  love! 103 

O  perfect  Love,  all  human  thought  transcending.  .    415 

O  sacred  Head,  now  wounded 99 

O  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go 435 

O  Saviour  of  our  race 45 

O  Saviour,  precious  Saviour 361 

O  Son  of  God,  in  co-eternal  might 529 

O  Spirit  of  Life,  O  Spirit  of  God 145 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God 222 


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INDEXES 


O  Strength  and  Stay  upholding  all  creation 4.56 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 275 

O  that  the  Lord's  salvation 229 

O  Thou  best  Gift  of  Heaven! 381 

O  Thou,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows 394 

O  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry 318 

O  Thou,  the  contrite  sinners'  Friend 392 

O  Thou,  to  Whose  all-searching  sight 267 

O  Thou,  Who  by  a  star  didst  guide 40 

O  Thou,  Who  through  this  Holy  Week 89 

O  Thou  Whose  feet  have  climbed  life's  hill 214 

O  very  God  of  very  God 11 

O  what,  if  we  are  Christ's 388 

O  where  are  kings  and  empires  now 203 

O  Word  of  God  Incarnate 169 

O  worship  the  King,  all-glorious  above 294 

O  ye  heavens,  bend  and  see 537 

O  Zion,  haste,  thy  mission  high  fulfilling 224 

Of  the  Father's  love  begotten 20 

On  Jordan's  banks  the  herald's  cry 2 

On  what  has  now  been  sown 430 

Once  He  came  in  blessing 10 

Once  in  royal  David's  city 535 

One  sole  baptismal  sign 206 

One  there  is  above  all  others 389 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers 379 

Open  now  thy  gates  of  beauty 420 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 157 

Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past 505 

Out  of  the  deep  I  call 315 

Out  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee 317 

Peace,  perfect  peace,  in  this  dark  world  of  sin?.  .  .  413 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above 422 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven 289 

Praise,  O  praise  our  God  and  King 487 

Praise  the  Lord  of  heaven 288 


FIRST  LINKS  OF   HYMNS  49] 

HYVN 

Praise  the  Lord;  Ye  heavens,  adore  Him 800 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 485 

Praise    to   the    Lord,   the  Almighty,  the   King  of 

creation 286 

Rejoice,  all  ye  believers 13 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  ye  Christians 30 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King! 126 

Rest  of  the  weary!  Thou in? 

Ride  on!  ride  on  in  majesty! 88 

Rise,  ye  children  of  salvation 202 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 333 

Round  me  falls  the  night r 45? 

Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 161 

Safely  through  another  week 42S 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise 43? 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour 564 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 46? 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us 565 

Saviour,  now  the  day  is  ending 438 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations "2 -2 S 

Saviour,  teach  me,  day  by  day 568 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 82 

Saviour,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 1?4 

See,  amid  the  winter's  snow 532 

See  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph! 120 

Shepherd  of  tender  youth 2S2 

Shine  Thou  upon  us.  Lord 386 

Silent  night !  Holy  night ! 530 

Since  Je^us  is  my  Friend 342 

Sleep,  baby,  sleep! 5?0 

Smite  us  not  in  anger.  Lord 313 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 465 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise 384 

Son  of  Man,  to  Thee  I  cry S3 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 311 


492  INDEXES 


Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise 37 

Source  of'light  and  life  divine 466 

Speed  Thy  servants,  Saviour,  speed  them 231 

Spread,  0  spread,  thou  mighty  Word 166 

Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love 140 

Stars  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright 252 

Suffering  Son  of  Man,  be  near  me 81 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear 463 

Sunk  is  the  sun's  last  beam  of  light .  477 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King 444 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing 61 

Take  my  life,  and  let  it  be 382 

Teach  me,  my  God  and  King 262 

Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand 519 

The  Advent  of  our  God 4 

The  Church's  one  foundation 198 

The  day  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close 461 

The  day  is  past  and  over 458 

The  day,  O  Lord,  is  spent 473 

The  day  of  Resurrection! 115 

The  daylight  fades 576 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise 284 

The  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more 23 

The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns ....  125 

The  hours  of  day  are  over 575 

The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is 345 

The  King  shall  come  when  morning  dawns 14 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is 255 

The  morning  bright 572 

The  morning  light  is  breaking 230 

The  new-born  King  Who  comes  to-day 538 

The  ocean  hath  no  danger 501 

The  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away 460 

The  royal  standard  forward  goes 91 

The  saints  of  God!  their  conflict  past 247 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war 383 


FIRST   LINES  OF   HYMNS 


193 


HYMN 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts 319 

The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done! 109 

The  sun  declines;  o'er  land  and  sea 404 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast 474 

The  world  is  very  evil 526 

Thee  we  adore,  Eternal  Lord! 2M 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  Strength,  niy  Tower 301 

There  came  a  little  Child  to  earth .540 

There  came  three  kings,  ere  break  of  day 543 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 77 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away 544 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight *  ,518 

There  is  no  night  in  heaven 522 

There's  a  Friend  for  little  children 558 

There's  a  wideness  in  God's  mercy 256 

They  come,  God's  messengers  of  love 253 

Thine  arm,  O  Lord,  in  days  of  old 236 

Thine  for  ever!  God  of  Love 179 

This  day  the  light  of  heavenly  birth 4-10 

This  is  the  day  of  light 442 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 443 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high 123 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  O  Lord! 396 

Thou  art  the  Way;  to  Thee  alone 368 

Thou,  by  heav'nly  hosts  adored 495 

Thou  didst  leave  Thy  throne  and  Thy  kingly  crown  541 

Thou  hidden  Love  of  God,  Whose  height 346 

Thou  to  Whom  the  sick  and  dying 234 

Thou,  Whose  almighty  Word 217 

Throned  upon  the  awful  tree 104 

Through  good  report  and  evil,  Lord 259 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  hath  spared  us 478 

Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 201 

Thy  life  was  given  for  me 67 

Thv  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord 393 

Thy  Word,  O  God,  declareth 523 

Thy  Word,  O  Lord,  like  gentle  dews 171 


494  INDEXES 


Thy  works,  not  mine,  0  Christ 68 

'Tis  good,  Lord,  to  be  here! 49 

To  God  the  only  wise 305 

To  the  Name  of  our  salvation 36 

To  Thee,  O  Comforter  divine 152 

To  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  hearts  we  raise 483 

To  Thy  temple  I  repair 426 

Wake,  awake,  for  night  is  flying 5 

We  are  the  Lord's:  His  all-sufficient  merit 410 

We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own 387 

We  plough  the  fields,  and  scatter 486 

We  praise  and  bless  thee,  Gracious  Lord 268 

We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died 66 

We  will  carol  joyfully 547 

Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin 324 

Welcome,  happy  morning!  age  to  age  shall  say.  .  .  118 

Welcome,  Thou  Victor  in  the  strife 119 

What  are  these  in  bright  array 246 

What  cheering  words  are  these! 411 

Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right 402 

What  our  Father  does  is  well 488 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God 302 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God 296 

When,  His  salvation  bringing 546 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross 97 

When  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need 498 

When  morning  gilds  the  skies 310 

When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe 76 

When  sorrow  and  remorse 75 

Where  cross  the  crowded  ways  of  life 235 

Where  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands 137 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night ....  28 

Who  are  these  like  stars  appearing 245 

Who  is  He  in  yonder  stall 560 

Who  trusts  in  God,  a  strong  abode 334 

Wide  open  are  Thy  hands 05 


FIRST  LINES  OF   HYMNS  49,") 

HYMN 

Winter  reigns  o'er  many  a  region 228 

With  all  the  powers  my  poor  heart  hath 185 

With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh 316 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord 377 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded 200 


